Conversations with
India’s changemakers

In this episode, Shruti Deorah, Founding Executive Director of the India Energy and Climate Center, speaks about expanding philanthropy through expertise and institution-building. She discusses how knowledge, networks, and long-term commitment can shape public systems, pointing to a shift from funding projects to strengthening the architecture of change.

This episode features Raj and Anna Asava shedding light on their journey into full-time, hands-on philanthropy. As founders of HungerMitao, they reflect on moving from corporate careers to a “give where you live” approach, highlighting the role of proximity, participation, and sustained community engagement in diaspora giving.

In this episode, Ramesh Srinivasan, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, talks about applying leadership as a strategic lever to philanthropy. Drawing on his experience in organizational transformation, he reflects on how discipline, capacity-building, and long-term thinking can strengthen efforts toward educational equity in India.

This episode features GivingPi Founders Circle Member and Founder of the Iron Lady Foundation, Rashi Mehta reflecting on her shift from personal giving to building an institution rooted in inherited values. Shaped by her mother’s legacy, she delves into what it takes to translate belief into structure, scale, and sustained impact.