Voices of the Impact Economy
'Voices of the Impact Economy', is a dialogue series designed by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, India, Second Nature Sustainable Solutions (SNSS), and broadcast journalist Mugdha Kalra, to simplify the complex themes of impact investing and transformative systems change. The goal is to foster collaboration, co-create solutions, and scale ideas amongst climate conscious and impact aware actors - investors, for-profit and not-for-profit social enterprises, corporates, and civil society organisations.
Episodes
34 episodes
Episode 34 - Real Impact Needs YOU
In this last episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, we spell out what each of us, as an impact actor, can do to drive meaningful change. This is our call-to-action to for-profits, non-profits, individual changemakers, communities, collectives...
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Episode 34
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6:15
Episode 33 - From Intent to Action: Four Fundamental Shifts in the Impact Space
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, Ashish Mehta makes a clear call-to-action for Impact ecosystem actors to consider four fundamental shifts to scale up Impact and address the shortcomings in the Impact Ecosystem. ...
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Episode 33
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4:13
Episode 32 - The Social Alpha Playbook: Innovation for Transformation
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, Manoj Kumar, founder of Social Alpha, talks about the uncomfortable truths and overlooked opportunities in the impact ecosystem. From redefining what “scale” means to centering science and innova...
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Episode 34
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23:32
Episode 31 - Rainmatter Foundation's Impact Playbook
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, we move from systems change theory to practice. Mugdha Kalra speaks with Sameer Shisodia, CEO of Rainmatter Foundation, about their impact playbook, one that challenges the obsession with scale, ...
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Episode 31
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20:02
Episode 30 - Transforming Systems - The Value-based Way
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, Pinaki Roy explains how unprecedented challenges require unprecedented responses - one as complex as climate change. Technical / technological solutions are not enough. A systems approach is requ...
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Episode 30
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3:27
Episode 29 - Systems Change : The TCM Way
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, we explore “Transformative Change Making” (TCM), a strategic method developed by FES to build powerful alliances across diverse stakeholders. By shifting perception and fostering collective...
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Episode 29
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3:51
Episode 28 - Unicorns vs Zebras - Rewriting the Rules of Transformation
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, we explore why transformative change begins with reimagining changemakers themselves. Mugdha Kalra introduces the “zebra” model—an inclusive alternative to unicorns that prioritize...
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Episode 28
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3:42
Episode 27 - How to Strengthen the Financial Ecosystem for Impact Enterprises?
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, impact investment pioneer Kartik Desai shares insights on strengthening the financial ecosystem for impact enterprises. Drawing from two decades of leadership across Asha Impact, KOIS, Aavi...
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Episode 27
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4:34
Episode 26 - Stories of Impact - EarthJust: Farming, Building, Living The Sustainable Way
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, we explore the joy of sustainable living through the work of EarthJust Ecosystems. With a vision rooted in regenerative farming, responsible construction, and conscious living, EarthJust is ...
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Episode 26
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3:49
Episode 25 - How to stay true to Impact while Scaling Up?
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, Saloni Malhotra shares how founders and leaders of social enterprises can address this conundrum. And how nonprofit and for profit can cross-learn and co-exist in this space.
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Episode 25
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3:35
Episode 24 - How can CSR Scale and Deepen it's Impact?
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, Suresh Reddy, Head of SRF Foundation , shares how their team is scaling meaningful work through autonomy, collaboration, and a powerful TDC mantra: Think, Do, Communicate. This isn’t just a...
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Episode 24
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2:46
Episode 23 - Leveraging “People Power” for Impact
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, listen to three passionate changemakers - Smita Ram (Co-founder at Rang De), Anshu Gupta (Co-founder, Goonj) and Ashish Mehta (Co-founder, Minus CO2) - talk about their journeys, their moti...
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Episode 23
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50:13
Episode 22 - Apnalaya - "People Power - An Answer to Urban Poverty"
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, we explore how Mumbai-based NGO Apnalaya empowers urban poor communities by putting people at the center. Through its community-led urban services programme, residents identify gaps, engage...
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Episode 22
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3:38
Episode 21 - Leveraging PEOPLE POWER for Real Impact
In this episode of Voices of the impact economy, we are calling out to the common folk to become an impact actor, by not just "feeling" for the cause, but by taking action. At the same time, it is imperative that impact enterprises creates oppo...
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Episode 21
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4:43
Episode 20 - Stories of Impact - MINUS CO2: Green Energy
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, we look Minus CO2, a clean-tech company, advancing sustainable future by harnessing the power of sun! Minus CO2 is not only promoting the adoption of solar as a green and clean ...
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Episode 20
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3:03
Episode 19 - PES: A Relay-Race - Approach to Funding Nature-based Solutions
In this Episode of Voices of the Impact economy, Ashish Mehta outlines an Impact for Nature approach that models itself on a mixed relay race - with different runners-aka-investors in case of impact economy coming in at different stages to coll...
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Episode 19
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3:02
Episode 18 - Stories of Impact-PES for Forest Restoration, Forest First Samithi, Wayanad
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, we are discussing about, what Forest First Samithi (FFS) is doing in Wayanad, Kerala, using Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) to restore degraded forests while creating sustainable livelihood...
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Episode 18
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3:02
Episode 17 - Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) for Disaster Risk Reduction
In this Episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, Sarbjit Sahota, a Disaster Risk Management professional, elaborates on how PES can work for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), and what he refers to as "Nature’s Insurance Policy".
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Episode 17
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3:01
Episode 16 - Who pays for Nature? The PES System Explained
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, Discover how the Payment for Ecosystem Services system is turning conservation into an economic opportunity! In this, Mugdha Kalra is simplifying the concept of PES. PES aligns economic inc...
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Episode 16
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2:40
Episode 14 - Catalyzing Impact Enterprises
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, listen to three passionate changemakers creating Real Impact, in conversation with Ashish Mehta- on what drives them, their use of the 5Ms of Impact model, and how the Impact ecosystem can truly ...
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Episode 14
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19:50
Episode 13 - Stories of Impact: Wonder Grass
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, we bring to you a Story of Impact - featuring Vaibhav Kaley and Wonder Grass, an impact initiative that is revolutionizing sustainable construction in India by utilizing bamboo.&...
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Episode 13
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2:45
Episode 12 - Do Good + Do Well with DEI
In this Episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, Mugdha Karla brings you stats on why DEI isn't just about doing good—it's a smart business move that drives innovation, boosts profits, and strengthens long-term growth. Let’s explore why in...
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Episode 12
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3:07
Episode 11 - Catalyzing Impact Enterprises to Scale – Part II
In this episode of Voices of Impact Economy, we discuss about why typical support formats of impact, for both for-profit and non-profit enterprises remain largely ineffective in reaching a vast number of transformative changemakers. ...
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Episode 11
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2:59
Episode 10 - Catalyzing Impact Enterprises to Scale – Part I
In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, we talk about why typical support formats of impact viz. accelerator/incubator for for-profits and Grant/Corporate CSR for non-profits remain largely ineffective for many Impact Enterprises...
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Episode 10
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3:05
