Shankar Maruwada, Co-Founder and CEO, EkStep Foundation.mp4
- Shankar Maruwada is the co-founder and chief executive officer of EkStep Foundation.
- He pioneered data analytics in India through Marketics, a company he co-founded.
Podcast
Overview
In a compelling interview with Shankar Maruwada, the Co-Founder and CEO of EkStep Foundation, shares insights into his journey from corporate success to philanthropy. Learn how EkStep Foundation is leveraging technology and partnerships to reach 200 million children in India by 2020, focusing on equitable and people-centric solutions. Discover the importance of data analytics, innovation, and maintaining a mission-driven approach in tackling educational challenges across diverse states and languages. Gain valuable advice for aspiring social entrepreneurs looking to make a meaningful impact in the education sector.
00:38- About Shankar Maruwada
- Shankar Maruwada is the co-founder and chief executive officer of EkStep Foundation.
- He pioneered data analytics in India through Marketics, a company he co-founded.
- He is an investor in startups and a mentor to entrepreneurs.
02:42- What was the story behind the EkStep Foundation? What inspired you along with Mr. Nandan Nilekani and Rohini Nilekani to start this initiative?
- I, along with Nandan Nilekani and Rohini Nilekani, founded the EkStep Foundation in 2014.
- I was inspired by the belief in the power of a small group of determined individuals to make a difference, we sought to replicate our success in the corporate world into philanthropy.
- We chose education as our focus area, recognizing its transformative impact on our own lives and viewing it as the ultimate way to give back to society. Our goal was to reach 200 million children in India by 2020 and enhance our access to learning opportunities.
27:38- What advice would you have for Social Entrepreneurs hoping to make an impact in education or other sectors?
- Social entrepreneurs should be prepared for personal transformation, as the journey of making an impact begins with changing oneself.
- Embrace the discomfort that comes with change, both for oneself and for the world.
- Navigate the constant balance between belief and self-delusion, relying on friends, colleagues, and partners to provide honest feedback and reflection.
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- Shankar Maruwada is the co-founder and chief executive officer of EkStep Foundation.
- He pioneered data analytics in India through Marketics, a company he co-founded.
- He is an investor in startups and a mentor to entrepreneurs.
