Unltd India
23rd August 2010

UnLtd India Expert Panelists weigh in on effective giving

Our Expert Panel is a platform for UnLtd India investees to connect with experienced leaders from the world of business for technical guidance.  The mentorship that the Panelists provide has a huge impact on the investees and their Ventures.  But what impact does the experience have on the Panelists?

"I'm kind of a hero right now, both with my son and my nieces and nephews," Panelist Suman Srivastava, modestly boasts.  Suman is the CEO of EuroRSCG.  During his Panel experience, he coached Nikita Ketkar of Masoom on her work within the night schools of Bombay. He was so deeply inspired by Masoom's potential that he developed a relationship with the organisation.  Now, leveraging his influence from within the private sector, he advocates for Masoom, working to change the laws that are the key to improving night school education. "Most NGO's...want to do more.  A gray-head like me can help...prioiritise what is more important." Aashu Calapa, president of HR and India country manager for Firstsource, had a parallel experience.  By serving as a Panelist, Aashu became an important ally of Pooja Taparia, whose organisation, Arpan, is breaking ground in the prevention of child sexual abuse.

These videos, created by Give India, explain how to "give effectively" - in other words, how anyone from any sector can utilise his or her unique resources to create positive impact on society.  Suman and Aashu each make a cameo appearance; they are well worth a watch.


16th August 2010

Under the Mango Tree - Spotlight

Social business Under the Mango Tree (run by Level 2 investee Vijaya Pastala) provides bee boxes to farmers.  The company then buys some of the honey back and sells it through upscale urban markets.  Pretty sweet, nah?

Independent journalist Lauren Farrow caught wind of UTMT's great work and threw the spotlight on Vijaya - the piece complements her photography on the beekeepers of Gujurat.  Check out the article here - laurenfarrow.wordpress.com.

Great work Vijaya!

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(all photography rights reserved by Lauren Farrow)

4th August 2010

Have an idea to change the world? Become an UnLtd India investee!

Are you making change happen?  Have you launched an initiative that creates positive impact? Do you have an idea or plan to transform a social issue?

Apply to become an UnLtd India investee.  We offer start-up social entrepreneurs and changemakers the support they need - coaching, peer learning, funding, and access to networks.   Our newest call for applicants is up, and the deadline is soon - August 31st, 2010. 

Check out this document and get in touch with us at incubation.support@unltdindia.org

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