Chevening Research Science and Innovation Leadership Fellowship

Interview with Smita Mankad, Independent Director for Fabindia Limited and Co-Creator of Creative Dignity

Interview with Smita Mankad, Independent Director for Fabindia Limited and Co-Creator of Creative Dignity

John Hoffmire: Smita, it is always a pleasure to have the chance to talk with you. You’ve been such an all-star in the Oxford alumni community. Thank you for that.

Let me start with a little context: You currently serve as an Independent Woman Director on several corporate boards, including Fabindia Limited, the Mahindra Group across

John Hoffmire2025-11-13T09:53:50-06:00Tags: Chevening CRISP scholar, Chevening Research Science and Innovation Leadership Fellowship, Creative Dignity, Fabindia Limited, Mahindra Companies|

An interview with Karon Shaiva, Chief Impact Officer – IDOBRO & Managing Trustee – RISE Infinity Foundation

An interview with Karon Shaiva, Chief Impact Officer – IDOBRO & Managing Trustee – RISE Infinity Foundation

John Hoffmire: You are the founder of the RISE Infinity Foundation. Tell me more about this social enterprise.
Karon: I started the RISE Infinity Foundation in 2014 as an organization committed to serve those in India who are vulnerable, poor, and sick. Our vision is to create a more responsible, inclusive, sustainable, and eco-friendly society that

John Hoffmire2021-04-21T12:34:37-05:00Tags: Chevening Research Science and Innovation Leadership Fellowship, Karon Shaiva, RISE Infinity Foundation, Social Enterprise, Women empowerment|