Rethink Fragility

Roshan is co-founder of the Amani Institute, which supports talent development for the social sector. Over the last seven years it has graduated some 450 students from its hubs in Nairobi, Bangalore, and Sao Paolo. We talk about the merits of coming from an emerging market perspective when talking about social innovation, the gaps that Amani sees in the education market, and Roshan's own journey with a startup. Episode notes: [2:10] Why the co-founders felt there was a gap in the education market for the social sector. [08:00] Why it’s more interesting and probably more productive to be located in emerging markets, for those interested in social innovation. [13:30] The Amani Institute’s philosophy and curriculum for developing change-makers, including what kind of profile it attracts [21:10] Why it was worth the risks to start up a new offering, and a new way of contributing to social entrepreneurship [27:10] How Roshan’s own experiences with international education played into the design [39:30] Wha