We work alongside change leaders to enable impact at scale. During this sometimes smooth, sometimes choppy journey, we learn to view the problem at scale, reimagine how to trigger a domino effect and help design for scale.
We’ve engaged with more than 500 global change leaders in more than 20 countries. We work closely with change leaders as well as through Partners such as Ashoka, Co-Impact and Catalyst 2030.
We are a member of the Centre for Exponential Change (C4EC) – a global network of diverse actors committed to solving social problems faster than they grow. C4EC is collaborative co-funded by Nilekani Philanthropies.
Social change becomes exponential when it induces a domino effect of more and rapid changes towards building a better society.
Societal Thinking is systemic approach that has been developed through many “Do-Think-Do” cycles with change leaders across the globe. The “Do” cycles involved co-exploring, designing and building missions that create impact at population scale and the “Think” cycles helped distil the learning into a set of core values, design principles and frameworks that are open for everyone to use and build upon.
Anjali loves to read and tell stories (especially about women, climate and Transformative Justice), eat oranges in the sun and write long sentences. She is the Lead Evangelist at Societal Thinking.
Aruna moved to Societal Thinking after a long career in India and the US. She is an adjunct professor at The New School, NY. She heads the Leader's Lab and the ‘Livelihoods’. Outside of work, you will find her writing and editing contemporary Tamil literature and media scripts.
Ashcharya is a storyteller and problem solver. She is a filmmaker at heart, speaks 7+ languages, runs her art studio and off-roads on vacations! She is Lead Leader's Lab' and contributes to the 'Education' vertical. Pick her brain on stories, psychology and films over a cup of coffee.
Naveen Varshan works with the public and private sectors to design strategies, frameworks and models for scale and transformation. He also has experience in digital innovation, growth marketing, and sustainability. He has an MPA from Columbia University.
Preeti wears several hats – a professional dancer, a civic evangelist, an educationist and entrepreneur. She leads the ‘Education’ domain. She loves the outdoors, scuba diving, the sea, a good hearty laugh and her laugh is often the loudest in the room.
Priya is a social sector convert from a long career in tech. She heads storytelling, publishing, events, as well as, 'Equity'. She is an avid board gamer and picks up a new thing to learn every year. Even if she doesn't succeed, she remains curious. Hence the moniker Curious-cat.
Rishika is a Jane of many trades. Applied behaviour therapist, aspiring children's book author, risk analyst to mental health advocate, learner-in-progress climate activist and skateboarder. She is the Lead Content at Societal Thinking.
Sanjay has always been a curator, he enjoys connecting the dots. He is a student, loves to read 100 books every year. Now he is learning to write, and is excited about his “Think" books.
If you want change, be MAD – Make A Difference' is a belief that drives Sreekar to leverage his experience in sales and marketing to build narratives and tell powerful stories on social media. He loves experimenting, and challenging the status quo.
Varsha took a plunge into the social sector after 30+ years of global experience in the IT services sector. She is a Chief of Knowledge and Design and leads the 'Health' domain. She enjoys all forms of fine art, especially sketching and painting. She loves to experiment with culinary arts.
We believe in creating shared value, building upon and beyond, embracing diversity and working towards a shared vision. We have an array of co-creators who apply, refine and help evolve Societal Thinking.
CEO
Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Foundation
Deputy Director, Philanthropic Partnerships
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Co-founder and Non-Executive Chairman
Infosys Technologies
Founder and CEO
Co-Impact
Emeritus Professor of Management and Marketing
London Business School
Co-founder, FIDE
CTO, EkStep Foundation
Chairperson
Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Foundation
Co-founder and CEO
EkStep Foundation
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