The Modern India Podcast #72-The First and Only: Ajaita Shah’s Vision for a 100-Million-Woman Economy.

From New York to rural India, Ajaita Shah’s journey is anything but typical. In this episode, we dive into the founding of Frontier Markets and her bold goal: to empower 100 million women through She-Leads Bharat by 2030. We ask: – What sparked her commitment to rural women’s leadership? – How did she challenge social norms and win trust in male-dominated systems? – What setbacks taught her the most about resilience and scaling impact? – How are rural women quietly driving climate action and digital finance? – And what must change in funding and policy to truly unlock women’s economic power? Ajaita doesn’t just talk systems change—she lives it. Tune in for a masterclass in purpose-driven leadership.

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The Modern India Podcast #72-The First and Only: Ajaita Shah’s Vision for a 100-Million-Woman Economy. is an episode from The Modern India's Podcast by The Modern India.

This episode is 39:00 long.

This episode was published on Jun 1, 2025.

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