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Sandrine Woitrin, Innovation Explorer at The Wellbeing Project, blends corporate CSR and social innovation to shape a culture of care in changemaking. Her work places inner development at systemic transformation.
Yann Borgstedt, Swiss entrepreneur and founder of Womanity, merges business and philanthropy to drive systems change. A long-time Ashoka ally, he champions women’s rights through bold initiatives like ‘Land for Women’.
Galya Frayman Molinas, a global leader with over 30 years of executive experience in multinational corporations, has been a long-standing ASN Member of Ashoka Turkey and the broader changemaking community.
Peter Herreiner transitioned from a 30-year career in structured finance to impact investing, discovering through Ashoka how finance can drive social change. As an active ASN member, he combines finance with impact.
Veronique Bourez, with 30 years at Danone and Coca-Cola, now drives impact in women’s empowerment and education. As an advocate for systemic change, she champions changemaker education across sectors.
Piet Colruyt, impact investor, combines business roots with a passion for systemic change — from renewable energy to climate litigation. Inspired by Ashoka, he invests in solutions that blend profit with purpose.
Yvoine Rémy, President of the Eurofins Foundation and member of Eurofins’ Group Operating Council, drives social innovation alongside her corporate leadership, championing positive change through impactful initiatives.
Yoram Bosc-Haddad combines corporate and non-profit leadership to guide organizations through transformation. As an ASN member, he mentors social entrepreneurs to help scale impactful ventures.
Nikunj Jhaveri, self-made entrepreneur and founder of a major IT group, has spent 20 years giving back in India. As the first Ashoka Support Network member in the country, he supports Fellows, grows the network and impact.
Paulo Born, expert in energy transition and DEI, brings a unique blend of hydrology, planning, and social innovation to today’s challenges. His insights highlight solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Elena de Weck transitioned from a 25-year career in finance to championing social change. Through Ashoka, she channels capital toward innovation, supporting social entrepreneurs with her time, resources, and expertise.
Gabriel Gotlib, former lawyer and public accountant, became a passionate advocate for social entrepreneurship. Driven by concerns over education in Argentina, he joined Ashoka to support youth.
Amit Bhargava brings 25 years of global experience in mergers and strategy to the citizen sector. As an ASN member, he supports social entrepreneurs while deepening his understanding of the social impact.
Anne Mortifee’s journey from apartheid-era South Africa to forest conservation in Canada reflects a life of courage, creativity, and purpose. In the interview, she shares how passion sparked lasting impact.
Alex Shaber, entrepreneur with a strong international business background, supports social innovation through Ashoka Africa Builders, leveraging his expertise to empower social entrepreneurs.
Adeolu Adewumi-Zer, founder of Zer Consulting Africa and a long-standing member of the Ashoka Support Network, shares her journey from corporate leadership to purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
Nicolas Bonnet is a management consultant with over 30 years of experience in strategy and organizational transformation. He now applies his expertise to advancing public health policies in France.
Alain Nicod is a successful entrepreneur and renowned investor who extends his venture capital expertise to champion social entrepreneurship through his deep engagement with Ashoka.
After 15 years leading tech and inclusive finance ventures in India, Vineet Jawa joined ASN to pursue impact, aiming to become a social entrepreneur for men’s well-being.
Alain Crouy is an experienced management professional within an international group. Alain has spent over a decade mentoring changemakers in social innovation.
In this interview, impact investor Maurits Shouten shares how his economics and finance background, combined with work alongside Ashoka Fellows, has profoundly shaped his life.
Pierre Decre, a private equity professional for 35 years, helped SMEs grow through investment and guidance. Inspired by his family’s entrepreneurial spirit, he joined Ashoka to find deeper meaning in supporting social change.
Edouard-Malo Henry, with a background in international finance and management, has spent four years supporting Ashoka Fellows. As an ASN member, he advises social entrepreneurs tackling global challenges.
Olivier Orban is reshaping the insurance industry through “Eachurance,” connecting social entrepreneurs with insurers to co-create sustainable solutions, especially in healthcare, serving vulnerable communities.
Susi Hillebrand, co-founder of the Hil-Foundation and Ashoka Support Network member, champions trust-based collaborations and empowers youth through innovative programs like the Girls’ and Boys’ Boards that strengthen agency.
Ashoka Fellow since 2009, Tristan now gives back through the Ashoka Support Network, extending to others the recognition that once validated his own journey — a commitment that continues to shape his path of purposeful serendipity.
Deborah Gundle, philanthropist and disability-inclusion advocate, empowers families and social entrepreneurs through initiatives like Seneca Trust and Jweb, championing disability as a core lens of social innovation.
Jack Lowe — an 84-year-old entrepreneur and investor, former McKinsey & Company leader in Japan, and the founder of Fit for Life, a longevity-focused foundation — argues that Ashoka’s next leap depend on …
As education systems worldwide struggle with fragmentation and inequality, social entrepreneur and public health anthropologist Severine de Sadeleer is reshaping how children learn to understand themselves and ...
Mark Sterling, JD, MPP, a longtime healthcare policy advisor and Ashoka Support Network member with decades of experience in law, public policy, and systems change, reflects on the future of care systems.