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465. The Founder's Journey: Transforming a 100 Year Old Organization with an Entrepreneurial Mindset - Maya Ajmera

465. The Founder's Journey: Transforming a 100 Year Old Organization with an Entrepreneurial Mindset - Maya Ajmera

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465. The Founder's Journey: Transforming a 100 Year Old Organization with an Entrepreneurial Mindset - Maya Ajmera

Today’s Guest
Maya Ajmera, CEO, Society for Science & the Public and Founder, Global Fund for Children

Meet Maya. At 22 years old, she experienced a life-altering “moment of obligation” in India as she witnessed a teacher surrounded by students learning to read and write on a bustling train platform. That experience led her to found the Global Fund for Children which has invested over $60 million in over 1000 community-based organizations impacting more than 11 million children and youth🌎 

Maya's remarkable journey also led her to bring her entrepreneurial mindset to The Society of Science & the Public, an organization with a history spanning over a century. There, she's reshaping the dynamics of donor relationships, introducing innovative programs, and ensuring that every child who aspires to be a scientist can realize that dream. But that's not all—Maya is also an award-winning children's book author with more than 20 titles to her name, including "Children from Australia to Zimbabwe," which has reached over 5 million readers worldwide 📚Join us for an inspiring conversation with this exceptional founder and leader.

Episode Highlights

  • Maya’s story and journey to where she is today (4:00)
  • Core lessons learned from founding the Global Fund for Children (15:00)
  • Transforming a 100-year-old organization into an entrepreneurial beast (19:00)
  • Partnerships + Locking Arms for Impact (32:00)
  • Combating Founder’s Fatigue (33:00)
  • Two powerful moments of philanthropy in Maya’s life (36:00) 
  • Maya’s One Good Thing: Engage with people. (43:00)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/464.

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