In a beautiful personal story, Swati Chaudhary of Synergos shares insights on the power of listening, from her ancestors in Bihar India to fighting injustice today.
THE IMPACT. Swati:
- Is Managing Director of Synergos Advisory, where she advises foundations, philanthropists, and companies around the world. Synergos is a global non-profit that brings people together to solve complex problems of poverty.
- Was a Manager at PwC Advisory, where she advised clients on topics like payments and banking, financial inclusion, and anti-corruption
- Worked with the UN Global Compact on developing Compass, a guide for companies to align their strategies with the Sustainable Development Goals and assess their contributions
- Brings experience in investing from Acumen Fund, and growth equity at General Atlantic
- Receive a BA from Franklin and Marshall College, and a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University
THE JOURNEY. In our conversation, we explore:
- Early influences - a story of ancestors in Bihar, India
- Seeing injustice - in childhood, in being an immigrant, in the private sector, in COVID
- Listening to the most vulnerable - a key ingredient for moral leadership and systemic change
- Investing in people - the radical potential for philanthropy to create a more just world
