Steward Leadership: Maximum Purpose, Maximum Profit

Sandra Liz Hon on bringing clean, reliable power to rural communities

Sandra Liz Hon, Executive Director of H2 Energy, knows “a single blackout can cost lives,” especially in the healthcare sector. Her team at H2 Energy has created an in-situ process that uses solar and extracts hydrogen from rainwater, removing the need for diesel and costly fuel transport, for core community industries. It’s already price-competitive, has a 10–15 year lifespan, and doesn't pass costs to consumers. Starting with healthcare clinics, Sandra shares how this model will expand to other industries too, which are vital to the livelihoods of rural communities. She discusses working with stakeholders - governments, financiers, and community businesses - to champion decentralized energy. Despite policy gaps around renewables and difficulties in financing these projects, H2 Energy is preserving and playing a long term game. With strong belief in the scalability and long-term affordability over traditional diesel sources, this exciting project meets both climate and social impact goals. Join us to learn more about building decentralised services for social good - it is a must-listen for anyone passionate about energy, innovation and remote industries.

Pooja Jaiswal on building healthcare infrastructure where it’s needed most

Pooja Jaiswal, COO of Last Mile Care, sits down with Rajeev to discuss bridging the massive healthcare access gap for underserved populations in India. Their two-time Steward Leadership 25 award-winning project Kavach, meaning shield, deploys “physigital units” that combine on-ground infrastructure with digital health IDs to provide health screenings and doctor consultations in industrial areas. Unwilling to grow dependent on grants and subsidies, Pooja focused on building financially sustainable and scalable B2B and B2B2C models. By working directly with organisations to offer bundled health services as well as government systems to ensure health data integration, Last Mile Care ensures a win-win-win solution for employers, workers and society. Despite difficulties working in rural regions, convincing doctors to join non-urban markets and building patient trust, through a firm leadership philosophy of patience and persistence, Pooja shares how their centres have reached profitability and their ambitious plans for future expansion. Join us for an inspiring case study on the healthcare sector, identifying gaps in current infrastructure and, most importantly, building for sustainable and scalable impact.

Tan Sri Dr. Rebecca Sta Maria on trade, geopolitical trends and ASEAN’s future of global collaboration

From being the first woman in her community to attend university to shaping global trade policy, Tan Sri Dr. Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria, Former Executive Director, APEC Secretariat, Singapore; Director, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs, shares her remarkable journey and insights on leadership, economic integration, and the future of ASEAN. She discusses ASEAN’s unique position and approach to trade, sharing why the future is full of possibilities. Rajeev and Dr Rebecca debate some of the most pressing issues of the day, including the rise of AI and the competitiveness of global trade. With a strong belief in evidence-based policy, collaboration, and flexibility, Dr Rebecca advocates for more inclusive far-reaching partnerships, flexible mindsets in a shifting global world order and how governments can better empower SMEs. Join us for a dynamic conversation on rising above labels, leading with integrity, and building a brighter, united future.

Dasho Karma Tshiteem on happiness, purpose and leadership of the self

Dasho Karma Tshiteem, Member of the Core Working Group for the Gelephu Mindfulness City, joins Rajeev to explore a different side of leadership - one that treats happiness and meaning as fundamental. He shares why happiness isn’t about contentment, but about living with meaning and fulfilling the many roles we hold in life with purpose. Despite a storied public-facing career leading civil and government institutions, Dasho Karma emphasizes that great leadership begins with the self. Drawing on the wisdom of His Majesty the King, he shares three core tenets: being a good human being, taking meaningful action, and committing to a lifelong journey of service. Rajeev and Dasho Karma also discuss Bhutan’s focus on happiness versus progress, global leadership in sustainability, the vision of the Gelephu Mindfulness City, and the importance of building an economy that empowers and engages its youth. Join us for an inspiring example of state stewardship, mastery of the self and the powerful reminder that we shouldn’t wait for change - we should take the leap ourselves and create a purposeful future.

Bhargav Sri Prakash on digital vaccines and immunisation without the needle

Bhargav Sri Prakash, Founder & CEO of FriendsLearn, joins Rajeev a year after their first podcast together to share how his ambitious “digital vaccines” could redefine global health and disease prevention.    Built on 12 years of scientific research and international collaboration, Bhargav’s team, together with Carnegie Mellon University, has developed a patented neuro-cognitive training technology that activates the body’s natural immune system through non-invasive digital interventions.   Rajeev and Bhargav dive into how AI, when built and deployed responsibly, can be a force for good - amplifying health outcomes rather than exploiting vulnerabilities.    At the heart of FriendsLearn’s mission is a belief that purpose and profit not only can coexist, but can accelerate one another. Tune in to learn how digital vaccines, responsible AI, and purpose-led entrepreneurship can shape a healthier, more resilient world.