Frontier Innovations Foundation

Join us at the AVPN Global Conference 2024 in Abu Dhabi starting today! The conversations here are inspiring and underscores the importance of diversity and inclusion in driving economic growth and sustainability. It’s an honor to contribute to these important discussions and explore how we can all support a more equitable business environment. Join us as we delve into how companies can tap into the growth potential of women-led businesses by adopting inclusive procurement practices, creating new funding avenues, and providing access to regional markets and supply chains. Follow for updates! #AVPN2024 #OneAsiaOneFuture Ajaita S. Frontier Markets #SheLeadsBharat

We can't wait to meet fellow Social investors, philanthropists, impact investors and policymakers from around the world who will gather to exchange views and debate strategies to tackle the most pressing global issues. #AVPN2024 #OneAsiaOneFuture Ajaita S. #SheLeadsBharat Frontier Markets

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 We're thrilled to share that Frontier Innovations Foundation has officially joined the prestigious Asia Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN)! 🚀 This membership marks a significant milestone in our journey to mobilize capital for impact and drive positive change in communities across Asia. But wait, there's more! 🎉 Our Founder, Ajaita S., is gearing up to attend AVPN's upcoming Global Conference 2024 from April 23-25 in Abu Dhabi, where she'll join forces with 1,500 impact leaders from around the world. 🌍 It's going to be an electrifying gathering of changemakers, all dedicated to making a difference in key areas like women's empowerment, climate action, and strategic philanthropy. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, we look forward to participating in profound discussions on women's empowerment, climate action and strategic philanthropy.   At Frontier, we're laser-focused on our mission to enable 1 million women entrepreneurs through our She-Leads Bharat initiative by 2030. 💼 With the upcoming launch of our She Leads Impact Fund (SLIF), a gender-focused fund committed to economically empowering 100 million rural women, we're gearing up to serve 100 million rural households! 🌾 We're passionate about driving meaningful change at the intersection of gender, livelihoods, and climate. And at the AVPN Conference, we can't wait to connect with fellow impact leaders to forge partnerships that will ignite real, transformative impact. 🔥 Stay tuned for updates from the conference and join us as we embark on this incredible journey of creating lasting change together! 💫 To attend the conference, buy tickets here: https://lnkd.in/g8AkDdYu #AVPN2024 #OneAsiaOneFuture #SheLeadsImpactFund #GlobalLeaders #PhilanthropyInsights #ImpactInvesting #SeeYouInAD 

"The work of social innovators continues to be not only relevant, effective, and impactful, but also fundamental in changing the status quo across many aspects of daily life." - Hilde Schwab Congratulations to the Social Innovators of the Year: https://lnkd.in/gAtjCJfr Go back and watch the session here: https://lnkd.in/gPUkNshC Ajaita S., Frontier Markets; Mohamed Amine Zariat, Tibu Africa; Catalina Cock Duque, Fundación Mi Sangre; Gerald Abila, BarefootLaw; Rudayna Abdo, Thaki. Unlock their potential; Shuchin Bajaj, Ujala Cygnus; Temie Giwa - Tubosun, LifeBank; XIA (Susan) LI, Power Solution; Chantal Line Carpentier, UNCTAD and UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE); Vivi Yulaswati, B A P P E N A S (Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning); Juan Manuel Martínez Louvier, National Institute for Social Economy in the Mexican Government; Saugata Banerjee, EssilorLuxottica; Ruchika Singhal, Medtronic LABS; Angela Nyambura Gichaga , AoEC, Financing Alliance for Health ; Uyunkar Domingo Peas, Atossa Soltani, Belen Paez, Amazon Sacred Headwaters; Jennifer Blatz, Vanessa Carlo-Miranda, and Colin Groth, StriveTogether. #wef24 #davos #SocialInnovation #SocialEntrepreneurship

As Ajaita S. rightly said, "Investing in women is not only impactful, but it’s smart business. Rural women are problem solvers, and market creators. Our Sahelis have helped design solutions for women - unlocking opportunities in e-commerce, digital financial services, healthcare, and agriculture, leading in innovation, opening markets, and creating impact for all." We launched #SheLeadsBharat with a vision to enable 1 million women to service 100 million families by 2030 in partnership with government, local community organizations and social businesses to continue designing and delivering solutions for women at scale.  Big Thank you to Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship for this honor, our friends and partners who have walked along this journey with us, and most importantly the SAHELIS who are the champions of Bharat - She Leads Bharat for making markets, connecting voices and impacting lives. #ajaitashah #SheLeadsBharat #wef24 #SocialInnovation #SocialEntrepreneurs

#FrontierMarkets is thrilled to announce an incredible achievement at the World Economic Forum 2024! Our founder, Ajaita S., has been honored with the prestigious #SchwabAwardforSocialEntrepreneurship. This recognition reflects our commitment to driving impactful change in underserved communities, particularly empowering rural women across India. Ajaita's vision has led Frontier Markets to pioneer innovative programs, transforming lives by providing access to clean energy solutions, digital empowerment, and economic opportunities. Collaborative efforts and a commitment to sustainable change have been at the core of Frontier Markets. We've empowered a network of 20,000 Sahelis, generating $30 million in income and facilitating access to essential solutions and financing for 5 million women. This journey wouldn't be possible without the steady support of our incredible investors - Beyond Capital Ventures, Unreasonable, SeedFund Capital, The Rise Fund, and ENGIE RASSEMBLEURS D'ENERGIES, Acumen - and dedicated partners - Echoing Green, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, Airtel Payments Bank, and Sattva Consulting. Your belief in our mission and collaborative spirit are instrumental in powering our impact. Looking ahead to #2030, our sights are set on groundbreaking milestones through our '#SheLeadsBharat' initiative. Our strategy is fortified by a strategic partnership with our global foundation, Frontier Innovations Foundation, to launch the '#SheLeadsImpactFund' (SLIF). By 2030, we're gearing up to amplify our impact by reaching an astounding 1 million women entrepreneurs, unlocking a staggering $1 billion of debt financing, and collaborating with 100 social businesses in India. Expanding our horizon beyond borders, we're committed to raising and deploying $100 million to foster gender-inclusive markets in remote regions. Our goal is to catalyze a monumental $3 trillion of debt capital and $10 trillion of Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) as income for women in these areas. We Thank the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship for this recognition which resonates deeply with Frontier Markets' core values. It's a celebration of collaboration, innovation, and our ongoing commitment to driving positive change, especially in India, where gender lens investing and societal transformation play a pivotal role. Congratulations Ajaita S. 🏆🌍 🤝 #SchwabAward #FrontierMarkets #WEF24 #SchwabFoundation  #SocialEntrepreneur #SheLeadsBharat

#DavosDay2 We concluded the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Community Impact Session, a thought-provoking exploration of social innovators' role in addressing significant issuess such as climate change, inequality, and rapidly changing tech and political landscapes. The emphasis on scaling social impact was deeply resonant. Real-world stories underscored the importance of data-driven decisions, adaptation to local contexts, and robust community engagement. The significance of investing in capacity building and knowledge sharing to ensure lasting change was also highlighted. This aligns perfectly with our work at #FrontierMarkets in #India. Our network of #Sahelis, trusted community influencers, have emerged as Champions of Change, articulating needs, addressing rural product- market fit and becoming village leaders, and contributing over $30 million to their families' wealth! Rural consumers gain access to high-quality solutions at reasonable prices, and organizations like Unilever Jubilant Bhartia Foundation and Sattva Consulting tap into new markets, design relevant solutions, and contribute to the impact created. We're not only striving for a better tomorrow, but we're also constructing a new toolbox to achieve it, one community at a time. We're proud to share our story with the world at #Davos, at #WEF24. #WEF24 #Davos #SocialInnovation #SchwabFoundation #CommunityImpact #SheLeadsBharat #FrontierMarkets #IndiaAtDavos Frontier Innovations Foundation Ajaita S.

#DavosDay2 Ajaita S. Witnessed a powerful conversation between the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship's brilliant minds and Klaus Schwab himself! The theme of #WEF2024, "Rebuilding Trust," resonated deeply, especially as we explored solutions for a future-facing growing divide. As Mr Schwab rightly said, "Transitioning from agriculture to industry, then to a service-oriented model, and ultimately embracing an intention economy is crucial for building a better future and possessing the capability to bring it to fruition. We are shaping the future, and this community of social innovators bears the responsibility to make it a reality". We are the contractors of the future, and this dialogue was a powerful reminder that we have the tools, the talent, and the passion to make it a future worth building. We’re  incredibly inspired by this dialogue and the collective spirit of this community. Let's build a better future, together! #WEF24 #Davos #SheLeadsBharat #FrontierMarkets #IndiaAtDavos  Frontier Innovations Foundation

#DavosDay1 What an inspiring kick-off to #WEF24 at THE SCHWAB FOUNDATION Welcome Dinner last night! Connecting with fellow social innovators and #changemakers from around the world, all working tirelessly towards a more just and sustainable future, was truly humbling and motivating. The welcome dinner was a powerful reminder of the boundless possibilities of social entrepreneurship. There's so much potential for positive change when we work together, and the energy of the room was a powerful reminder of that. Excited to see the momentum from the dinner carry through the rest of #WEF24. Onwards and upwards 🥂 #WEF24 #Davos #SheLeadsBharat #FrontierMarkets #IndiaAtDavos  Ajaita S. Frontier Innovations Foundation

Exciting times ahead at Frontier Markets as we gear up for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos! 🌍✨ This year's Indian industry presence focuses on 'Credible India,' highlighting our nation's incredible economic strides and its pivotal role in global growth. 🇮🇳🌍 As we engage at Davos, we're aligning this momentum with our flagship initiative, '#SheLeadsBharat.' We're thrilled to spotlight how empowering rural women entrepreneurs isn't just transformative for India but can also shape global economic narratives. Stay tuned as we bridge these initiatives at WEF24! ✨💪 #SheLeadsBharat #WEF24 #IndiaAtDavos2024 Confederation of Indian Industry Ajaita S.