EI Dialogues is a podcast series brought to you by Educational Initiatives, an organization working towards creating a world where children everywhere are learning with understanding. In this podcast, we speak to entrepreneurs, academicians, policy makers and education leaders to delve deeper into the most urgent and important questions on solving for quality and equity in education.
5X Social Impact Without Losing Integrity | Jayant Rastogi, Magic Bus India Foundation | Ei Dialogues
Employee morale was low. Programs existed on paper but not always on the ground. Salaries were uncertain. Scaling felt necessary, but credibility came first.
So how do you grow a social organisation fivefold without losing trust, culture, or purpose?
In this Ei Dialogues episode, Jayant Rastogi, Global CEO of Magic Bus Foundation, reflects on his journey from two decades in the corporate and technology sector to leading one of India’s largest youth-focused NGOs. Drawing from real field experiences, Jayant shares how transparency, data, and people-first leadership helped rebuild systems and scale impact responsibly.
He introduces his Four Ps framework, explains why adolescent years are critical to preventing dropout and unemployment, and discusses how technology can strengthen integrity, improve outcomes, and unlock inclusive growth. The conversation also explores why female workforce participation is central to India’s long-term economic future.
For social sector leaders, funders, policymakers, and practitioners working to scale impact with honesty and accountability.
Hosted by Pranav Kothari, CEO of Educational Initiatives.
27 Nov 2025
How India Can Get More Women Engineers | Vandana Goyal (Co-CEO, Avanti Fellows) | Ei Dialogues
Why do girls excel in school in the early years and suddenly start falling behind in High School? What will it take for India to have more women engineers?
In this episode, Pranav Kothari speaks with Vandana Goyal, Co-CEO of Avanti Fellows and former CEO of The Akanksha Foundation, about the gender gap in STEM, what derails high-performing girls, and the cultural barriers shaping their futures.
Together, they explore the 2% vs 15% admission odds between medicine and engineering, why many young women fall out of the workforce after failing NEET, and how scalable models can help more girls reach IITs and remain in the workforce longer.
Follow for more evidence-based conversations on education and equity in India.
#WomenInSTEM #GirlsInEngineering #EducationIndia
11 Nov 2025
Improving Learning Outcomes in Schools | Omar Momin, CEO Godrej Foundation | Ei Dialogues
Teacher training programs often fail. Doubling salaries produced zero learning gains in one study. So what actually works?
Omar Momin, CEO of Godrej Foundation, shares evidence from experiments across Indian schools on sustained teacher training, teaching students by learning level, measuring impact with counterfactuals, identifying gifted students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and using AI to personalize learning without creating dependency.
For education leaders, funders, and policymakers working to improve student outcomes.
Hosted by Pranav Kothari, CEO of Educational Initiatives.
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