I am eternally grateful to him for shaping my thinking and inspiring my work for the greater good. His legacy will live on through all of us who had the privilege of knowing him. Rest in peace.

that moment was transformative. Today, everything I do—through Asha, The Blended Finance Company, my teaching at HBS, and my work on transformative projects in developing countries like India—reflects the values he passed on to me that business is and should be a force for good.

backing from my family, as well as a contribution from the Tata Trust, I was able to pursue this path. Had Mr. Tata not pushed me to pursue an MBA, my life would have been very different. "You never know how a few moments can change your life trajectory." For me, his guidance in.

But Mr. Tata challenged me. He urged me to think bigger, to apply to business schools globally, and to broaden my horizons. His encouragement led me to apply to Harvard for my MBA, something I would have never considered without his support. Thanks to the emotional and financial.

return to India as his executive assistant, where I helped develop key initiatives for the Tata Group. It was one of the best experiences of my life. By then, I had completed my undergraduate studies and qualified as a chartered accountant, with my career seemingly charted out.

the largest AIESEC organization in the world. His support provided me the platform to run for AIESEC International Global President in 1983—an election that, for the first time, saw a non-OECD person elected to lead the organization. I was 21. In 1983–84, Mr. Tata invited me to.

leader of one of India's most prominent industrial groups would see the benefit of international student exchange. To my surprise, he responded, and I went to his office to make my pitch. Since then, he became one of the greatest supporters of AIESEC, which has since grown to be.

His legacy is one of grace, humility, and boundless impact—a beacon that will continue to inspire for generations to come. He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. I first met Mr. Tata in 1982 when I was setting up AIESEC in India. It was a cold call with the hope that a.

It is with a heavy heart that I reflect on the passing of my mentor and dear friend, Mr. Ratan Tata, who left us yesterday in Mumbai at the age of 86. His unparalleled wisdom, kindness, and vision have not only shaped my journey but have touched countless lives around the world.

His legacy is one of grace, humility, and boundless impact—a beacon that will continue to inspire for generations to come. He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. Rest in peace.

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to achieve important societal objectives. I also discuss what it will take to achieve the transformative impact and systems change that we envision. A big thank you to the Blended Finance Podcast team and Nirav for having me on the show!.

I'm excited to share that I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on the Blended Finance Podcast!.In this episode, I delve into my impact investing journey, and share learnings & case studies on how innovative blended finance structures can help catalyze commercial capital.

Gratitude to Tata Power and Godrej for sharing their remarkable sustainability initiatives with us, with a special mention to Dr. Praveer Sinha and Dr G Ganesh Das of Tata Power and Nadir Godrej, Phiroza Godrej and Tejashree Joshi of the Godrej Group. @HarvardHBS.

energy transition from thermal to renewable will be a gradual process. Our visit to The Godrej Mangroves in Vikhroli delved into their mangrove preservation restoration initiatives and highlighted the importance of natural carbon sinks in achieving India’s climate goals.

The next day of our Mumbai journey included visits to @TataPower and the @GodrejGroup Mangroves. The Tata Power plant in Trombay is a thermal plant providing power to most of Mumbai. While Tata Power is committed to a clean, renewable energy future, the visit highlighted that.

the history and governance structure of Mumbai. We concluded the day with a fascinating city tour, paving the way for our Opening Dinner at which I had the pleasure of hosting alongside the inspiring Shloka Nath (CEO of the India Climate Collaborative) and Keya Singh @HarvardHBS