In the heart of Silicon Valley, idea to market happens at light speed. But at what cost? The answer isn’t always obvious and often leads to unintended consequences, both locally and globally. On the flip side, innovative ideas, policies, and technologies are being advanced to bring about a more just, ethical, and sustainable world.
Line of Sight presents a unique view of innovation by bringing technologists, entrepreneurs, and visionaries into provocative conversations with two of the world’s top thought leaders in the fields of social justice and ethics, Santa Clara University’s Brigit Helms and Don Heider. Whether you are interested in Silicon Valley ideation, global changemakers, movers and shakers, or thought leadership from the region’s first incubator of ideas, this is the podcast for you.
Anjal Niraula on Patience, Reinvention, and Solar Power in the Himalayas
Anjal Niraula, CEO of Gham Power, shares the story behind this Nepal-based solar enterprise that has spent over a decade bringing reliable electricity to communities across the Himalayas — from Mount Everest Base Camp to rural smallholder farmers — by evolving through every shift the market and the country have thrown at them. The conversation moves through 18-hour daily blackouts, a mountain biking expedition across the Annapurnas that closed Gham Power's first million-dollar round, the hard lessons of building a board from scratch, and what it means to lead a company through earthquakes, protests, and a pandemic while staying grounded as a new father. It is a rich and generous conversation about patience, reinvention, and what it really takes to build something that lasts in one of the world's most challenging environments.
18 May 2026
Building East Africa's Electric Delivery Network with Celeste Vogel
Celeste Vogel, CEO and cofounder of eWAKA Mobility, joins us for a conversation recorded live at eWAKA's headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Celeste shares the story behind eWAKA, a company at the intersection of transportation and logistics that deploys electric cargo bicycles and motorcycles across East Africa while connecting drivers to financing, delivery jobs, and a full maintenance ecosystem. The conversation traces eWAKA's origins to an unexpected challenge from Celeste's youngest son Noah, who pushed his mother to stop watching problems from a distance and start doing something about them. From working under a tree and operating out of a single shipping container to running a full assembly warehouse, Celeste reflects on what it takes to build a company from scratch in a new country, lead with clarity during rapid growth, and stay grounded through the inevitable hard seasons. It is a warm, energizing conversation about purpose, reinvention, and courage.
6 Apr 2026
Ethics, Economics, and the Power of Local Action with Dr. André Habisch
Join this conversation with Dr. André Habisch, chair of the Bayer Cares Foundation and a leading voice at the intersection of ethics, economics, and social innovation, as he reflects on how moral philosophy and economic systems are deeply intertwined. Drawing on decades of experience across academia and policy, Habisch explores the principle of subsidiarity—solving problems at the most local level possible while enabling broader coordination when needed. From postwar Germany’s reconstruction to today’s challenges in environmental stewardship and shared resources, he illustrates how decentralized, trust-based systems can foster resilience and innovation. He also offers a thoughtful lens on leadership, distinguishing between acting from conviction and acting with responsibility. It’s a grounded, insightful discussion on building systems that better serve people and the planet.
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