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The Social Impact Journal#1: What Makes a Good Social Entrepreneur with Dr Paroma BhattacharyaIn the first episode of the Social Impact Journal, host Jack Farren talks with Dr Paroma Bhattacharya, a teaching faculty member for the Master’s in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science.In the episode, we discuss Dr Paroma's experience of working with start-ups in India, time in the international development sector and teaching the next generation of social innovators at the London School of Economics and Political Science.Dr Paroma shares her top attributes of a successful social entrepreneur, and advice for those starting out.2023-02-0121 min
Authentic Influence© by Raju MandhyanWomen and Entrepreneurship with Dr. Akhil ShahaniDr. Akhil Shahani, Managing Director of UnLtd, India, with the help of a very capable and supportive team of coaches and consultants is on a mission to change the social entrepreneurship landscape in India, one enterprise at a time. In this 40th episode of the SAGE and GUIDE, he talks a bit about women empowerment and women entrepreneurs in India that the groups will support starting with a learning court in February 2023. More information about the cohort and UnLtd, India, can be found at https://unltdindia.org/social-enterprise/
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In The SpotlightLiving the Problem StatementSharad Patel
Identifying a societal problem is the first step of being a social entrepreneur, but setting up an organization that addresses the needs of the people and takes into account their perspective requires resilience. Let’s hear it from an entrepreneur who has truly lived his problem statement to understand, empathize and design a better problem-solution fit. Sharad Patel, the founder of Badlav India, is an inspiring entrepreneur from Lucknow who talks about the different ways to leverage people, organizations, and conversations to mobilize change.2019-11-0109 min
In The SpotlightSmart Steps for FundraisingPurnota Dutta
Everyone knows how hard it is to raise money as a social entrepreneur. All methods have been tried and tested including marathons - the only place where you can literally run away with money! Purnota Dutta, founder of Cuddles Foundation unveils some smarter hacks that will help you raise funds and keep the good work going.2019-11-0112 min
In The SpotlightBuilding your brandAshok Rathod
As a budding social entrepreneur, the world of branding is mind-boggling. Making your organisation known in the space mounted with stories of change requires determination, time and a little creativity. Ashok Rathod who set up Oscar Foundation at the age of 18 talks about the little things he has done all the way to grow his reach, leverage connections and make his organisation known.2019-11-0111 min
In The SpotlightAgainst the OddsParveez Ubed
Parveez Ubed is a Doctor from Jorhat, Assam. Against the background of poor connectivity and infrastructure, Parveez founded ERC Eye Care Pvt Ltd. in one of the most challenging terrains - North East India. He shares his journey of working against the odds to provide affordable and accessible healthcare in the region.2019-10-3108 min
In The SpotlightUnlocking the Power of Rural Women in IndiaUthara Narayan
There is a need for a coherent roadmap that creates opportunities and empowers women in rural areas who can spark change at the grassroot level. Uthara Narayanan – a strong feminist who is blazing the world of financial inclusion through her organisation Buzz Women shares the secrets on how to unlock the power of rural women in India.2019-10-2308 min
In The SpotlightBuilding Monetary Value in a Circular Economy.Tarun Bothra
Restorative and regenerative by design, a circular economy aims to keep products, components, and materials at their highest utility and value at all times. Tarun Bothra, who successfully runs Saathi Eco Innovations India Pvt Ltd, enlightens us on how we should harness the circular model of development—sans sacrificing economic growth to create a cleaner, healthier and sustainable world.2019-10-2309 min
In The SpotlightEffectively working with the Government Surendar Yadav
To scale impact, partnering with the government is crucial for any organisation doing development work in India. Yet, knowing how to leverage and navigate the system effectively is not easy. Communicating is hard especially with bureaucracy. Let’s hear it from Surendar Yadav from Rewari, Haryana who founded Self Reliant India and seamlessly works with the government to provide access to education for all.
2019-10-2312 min
In The SpotlightTech in the New Agricultural EraRenuka Diwan
Hundreds of millions of people in India depend on farming for their livelihoods, but many of them struggle with losing crops to disease and weathering the challenges of climate change. Renuka Diwan, the mastermind behind BioPrime AgriSolutions Pvt Ltd, introduces to us the latest tech and techniques that is paving the way to a new agricultural era in India. 2019-10-2309 min
Impact Leaders - Sustainable & Impact Investment and Performance with PurposePooja Warier Hamilton of The Conduit Impact Fund - Giving Time and Attention to Today’s Biggest ProblemsPooja Warier Hamilton of The Conduit’s Impact Fund is a serial entrepreneur who co-founded UnLtd India where they incubated hundreds of social enterprises. She also co-founded Bombay Connect, India’s first coworking space. Pooja was recognised as a Young Global Leader at the 2013 World Economic Forum.
In this episode, Pooja shares her story of how she went from studying criminology to discovering her entrepreneurial spirit while at university. She also talks about her journey starting from UnLtd London, co-founding UnLtd India and now coming back to London to join The Conduit.
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