In this episode of Policy Pod, Ayush is in conversation with Rohit Kumar, the co-founder of The Quantum Hub (TQH) and Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC).

An alumnus of IIT Bombay and Harvard university, Rohit talks about his foray into the social sector with 75% pay cut from a high paying job in Bombay , shares his perspective and advice on careers in social sector, talks about the experience and challenges of running TQH and YLAC, being a co-founder with your spouse, fellowships in social impact and shares tips and tricks to being successful in public policy.

Tune in for a wonderful episode with something for the heart and something for the mind.

Read more about Rohit here : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit-kumar-7a60799/

Read more about Ayush here : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayush-singhal-8b454434/

00:00 Introduction

16:31 Setting up YLAC

19:27 Why YLAC and working with young individuals  - the journey of YLAC

24:14 Hiring our alumni at YLAC

24:51 Revenue models in social impact and public policy

51:03 Managing a successful organisation

56:42 Consultants in government, lateral entry - what does the future hold?

01:01:02 Proliferation of fellowships in public policy - how to choose?01:01:29 Fellowships in public policy

01:03:28 Experience of being a co-founder with my spouse

01:09:24 Importance of trust and work ethic at workplace

01:11:11 Vision for the future - to continue

01:13:45 Rapid Fire!

01:24:13 Parting thoughts

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