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 'Voices of the Impact Economy', is a dialogue series designed by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, India, Second Nature Sustainable Solutions (SNSS), and broadcast journalist Mugdha Kalra, to simplify the complex themes of impact investing and transformative systems change. The goal is to foster collaboration, co-create solutions, and scale ideas amongst climate conscious and impact aware actors - investors, for-profit and not-for-profit social enterprises, corporates, and civil society organisations.

  1. Episode 35 - A THANK YOU NOTE!

    06/26/2025

    Episode 35 - A THANK YOU NOTE!

    This episode is to simply, yet deeply extend gratitude to all of you who have seen, heard, contributed, appreciated, critiqued, and enriched the Voices of the Impact Economy Series by providing your time, creative and intellectual inputs.  The dialogue series - Voices of the Impact Economy, designed by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, India, Ashish Mehta of Second Nature Sustainable Solutions (SNSS) and Mugdha Kalra expands on the foundational work done by FES and SNSS on Impact Investment Ecosystem for Transformative Change Making (https://lnkd.in/gZT8GweS) and Payments for Ecosystem Services (https://lnkd.in/gGkAAEeC) as approaches towards addressing social-ecological transformation.

    4 min
  2. Episode 34 - Real Impact Needs YOU

    06/18/2025

    Episode 34 - Real Impact Needs YOU

    In this last episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, we spell out what each of us, as an impact actor, can do to drive meaningful change. This is our call-to-action to for-profits, non-profits, individual changemakers, communities, collectives, foundations, corporates, CSR teams, government bodies, retail stakeholders, accelerators, incubators, impact hubs, impact advisors, think tanks, and anyone who believes that real impact requires collaborations and partnerships.  The dialogue series - Voices of the Impact Economy, designed by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, India, Ashish Mehta of Second Nature Sustainable Solutions (SNSS) and Mugdha Kalra expands on the foundational work done by FES and SNSS on Impact Investment Ecosystem for Transformative Change Making (https://lnkd.in/gZT8GweS) and Payments for Ecosystem Services (https://lnkd.in/gGkAAEeC) as approaches towards addressing social-ecological transformation.

    6 min
  3. Episode 33 - From Intent to Action: Four Fundamental Shifts in the Impact Space

    06/18/2025

    Episode 33 - From Intent to Action: Four Fundamental Shifts in the Impact Space

    In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, Ashish Mehta makes a clear call-to-action for Impact ecosystem actors to consider four fundamental shifts to scale up Impact and address the shortcomings in the Impact Ecosystem.  The dialogue series - Voices of the Impact Economy, designed by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, India, Ashish Mehta of Second Nature Sustainable Solutions (SNSS) and Mugdha Kalra expands on the foundational work done by FES and SNSS on Impact Investment Ecosystem for Transformative Change Making (https://lnkd.in/gZT8GweS) and Payments for Ecosystem Services (https://lnkd.in/gGkAAEeC) as approaches towards addressing social-ecological transformation.

    4 min
  4. Episode 32 - The Social Alpha Playbook: Innovation for Transformation

    06/18/2025

    Episode 32 - The Social Alpha Playbook: Innovation for Transformation

    In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, Manoj Kumar, founder of Social Alpha, talks about the uncomfortable truths and overlooked opportunities in the impact ecosystem. From redefining what “scale” means to centering science and innovation in areas where markets have failed, Manoj breaks down why transformation is not just a buzzword, but a serious systems-level commitment.  The dialogue series - Voices of the Impact Economy, designed by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, India, Ashish Mehta of Second Nature Sustainable Solutions (SNSS) and Mugdha Kalra expands on the foundational work done by FES and SNSS on Impact Investment Ecosystem for Transformative Change Making (https://lnkd.in/gZT8GweS) and Payments for Ecosystem Services (https://lnkd.in/gGkAAEeC) as approaches towards addressing social-ecological transformation.

    24 min
  5. Episode 31 - Rainmatter Foundation's Impact Playbook

    06/18/2025

    Episode 31 - Rainmatter Foundation's Impact Playbook

    In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, we move from systems change theory to practice. Mugdha Kalra speaks with Sameer Shisodia, CEO of Rainmatter Foundation, about their impact playbook, one that challenges the obsession with scale, centres local ecosystems, and empowers experts on the ground to lead transformative change.  The dialogue series - Voices of the Impact Economy, designed by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, India, Ashish Mehta of Second Nature Sustainable Solutions (SNSS) and Mugdha Kalra expands on the foundational work done by FES and SNSS on Impact Investment Ecosystem for Transformative Change Making (https://lnkd.in/gZT8GweS) and Payments for Ecosystem Services (https://lnkd.in/gGkAAEeC) as approaches towards addressing social-ecological transformation.

    20 min
  6. Episode 30 - Transforming Systems - The Value-based Way

    06/18/2025

    Episode 30 - Transforming Systems - The Value-based Way

    In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, Pinaki Roy explains how unprecedented challenges require unprecedented responses - one as complex as climate change. Technical / technological solutions are not enough. A systems approach is required, rooted in universal values and focusing on personal transformation leading to social transformation.  The dialogue series - Voices of the Impact Economy, designed by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, India, Ashish Mehta of Second Nature Sustainable Solutions (SNSS) and Mugdha Kalra expands on the foundational work done by FES and SNSS on Impact Investment Ecosystem for Transformative Change Making (https://lnkd.in/gZT8GweS) and Payments for Ecosystem Services (https://lnkd.in/gGkAAEeC) as approaches towards addressing social-ecological transformation.

    3 min
  7. Episode 29 - Systems Change : The TCM Way

    06/18/2025

    Episode 29 - Systems Change : The TCM Way

    In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, we explore “Transformative Change Making” (TCM), a strategic method developed by FES to build powerful alliances across diverse stakeholders. By shifting perception and fostering collective action around a shared change narrative and catalytic projects, TCM offers a pathway to break silos and drive systemic impact. Learn how this approach challenges echo chambers and brings together unlikely partners for meaningful, inclusive change.  The dialogue series - Voices of the Impact Economy, designed by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, India, Ashish Mehta of Second Nature Sustainable Solutions (SNSS) and Mugdha Kalra expands on the foundational work done by FES and SNSS on Impact Investment Ecosystem for Transformative Change Making (https://lnkd.in/gZT8GweS) and Payments for Ecosystem Services (https://lnkd.in/gGkAAEeC) as approaches towards addressing social-ecological transformation.

    4 min
  8. Episode 28 - Unicorns vs Zebras - Rewriting the Rules of Transformation

    06/18/2025

    Episode 28 - Unicorns vs Zebras - Rewriting the Rules of Transformation

    In this episode of Voices of the Impact Economy, we explore why transformative change begins with reimagining changemakers themselves. Mugdha Kalra introduces the “zebra” model—an inclusive alternative to unicorns that prioritizes sustainability, collaboration, and purpose alongside profit. As we wrap up our series on building transformative ecosystems, discover how zebras can fix what unicorns break.  Read more about it here-- https://lnkd.in/ddtQJS-c. The dialogue series - Voices of the Impact Economy, designed by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, India, Ashish Mehta of Second Nature Sustainable Solutions (SNSS) and Mugdha Kalra expands on the foundational work done by FES and SNSS on Impact Investment Ecosystem for Transformative Change Making (https://lnkd.in/gZT8GweS) and Payments for Ecosystem Services (https://lnkd.in/gGkAAEeC) as approaches towards addressing social-ecological transformation.

    4 min
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 'Voices of the Impact Economy', is a dialogue series designed by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, India, Second Nature Sustainable Solutions (SNSS), and broadcast journalist Mugdha Kalra, to simplify the complex themes of impact investing and transformative systems change. The goal is to foster collaboration, co-create solutions, and scale ideas amongst climate conscious and impact aware actors - investors, for-profit and not-for-profit social enterprises, corporates, and civil society organisations.

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