Articles & Interviews
Bridging the Divide: Corporate Innovations in Fighting Poverty
In today’s world, the battle against poverty is not solely in the hands of governments and nonprofits. An emerging trend shows that corporations, often seen as profit-driven entities, are increasingly playing a vital role in bridging the
Profits with a Purpose: The Role of Business in Closing the Wealth Gap – A Comparative Look at China and India
As the global economy continues to expand, the wealth gap remains one of the most pressing issues, particularly in emerging markets like China and India. While businesses are often seen as engines of economic growth, the question
The Origins and Growth of Employee Stock Ownership in the United States
Employee stock ownership and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) have become a key component of corporate culture and economic participation in the United States. The concept traces its origins back to the early 20th century but gained
An interview with Himadri Gangwar, Chief Risk Officer, DSP Pension Fund
Dr. John Hoffmire: It’s a pleasure to reconnect with you, Himadri. You have over a decade of experience in risk management and consulting, can you share how your journey in this field began and what motivated you
An interview with Shantanu Gupta, Indian author, political analyst and founder of The Ramayana School
John Hoffmire: Shantanu, you started your career in the corporate world with prestigious organizations like Wipro, Mercedes-Benz, and Intergraph. What inspired you to leave this comfortable path and transition into the social sector and political analysis?
Shantanu Gupta:
An Interview with Prachi Garg, Market Access, Policy, and Communications Lead at Organon
Dr John Hoffmire: Prachi, it’s a pleasure to be back in touch and learn more about your work. You are the External Affairs & Communications Lead at Organon, a global healthcare company focused on improving the health
An interview with Swagat Bhandari, Officer on Special Duty, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Dr. John Hoffmire: Hello Swagat. I’m delighted to have a chance to reconnect and learn more about what you are currently working on. You have had an interesting career that spans diverse and challenging roles, from District
An Interview with Samina Bano, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of RightWalk Foundation
Dr. John Hoffmire: Hello Samina. It’s good to be back in touch and I’m honored to get to ask you some questions about your work. I’ll start as I usually do by asking what inspired you to leave
An interview with Ravi Gadepalli, Consultant to The World Bank and Principal Consultant for Transit Intelligence LLP
Dr. John Hoffmire: Ravi, you’ve been actively involved in public transport and electric mobility reforms in India for over a decade now and you started working across South Asia in recent years. What inspired you
An interview with Nrupal Das, Director, Product Management at Paysafe, a fintech company headquartered in London
Dr. John Hoffmire: Nrupal, it’s a delight to be back in touch with you. I want to start by talking about your work at Paysafe, which involves leading payment solutions for North and South America, along with
An Interview with Chalinda Abeykoon, Managing Partner at nVentures PTE LTD
Dr. John Hoffmire: Hello Chalinda! I’m excited to have this opportunity to chat with you and catch-up. I’m first going to site some impressive numbers. You have been working with startups for over 15 years now, mentoring
An interview with Shashanka Rayadurga Huliraj, Manager at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bengaluru, India (HAL)
Dr. John Hoffmire: Shashanka, I love talking with aerospace engineers. You are all so practical. It’s a pleasure to reconnect even though it’s only been a season since you were in Oxford. You have an impressive background