Kevin Lehr

I have recently returned from the incredible experience of trekking Goecha La, a 5000m (16,500ft) pass in the North Eastern Himalaya in the Indian State of Sikkim. The state of Sikkim is a world of its own when compared with … Continue reading →

According to a report from the Acumen Fund, a pioneer and leader in the impact investing world, microfranchising is “a development tool that leverages the basic concepts of traditional franchising, but it is especially focused on creating opportunities for the world’s …

As I mentioned in a previous post, there is a huge demand for credit of around $198 billion among micro and small businesses in India which make up a hugely important section of society responsible for a significant portion of … Continue reading →

Humankind has been mesmerized by the power of the Sun for millennia. The idea of a sun deity is pervasive across many religions, cultures & geographies including the Egyptian Sun God, Ra, the Hindu Sun God, Surya, the Greek deity … Continue reading →

This past Sunday I had the privilege to meet fellow solar energy enthusiasts Catlin Powers, Co-Founder of One Earth Designs, and Colonel Varma, a retired Indian Army veteran for Sunday brunch. This was no ordinary meal however. Everything we ate … Continue reading →

Bangalore, known as the “Garden City” or the “Silicon Valley of India” is a city of about 8.5 million people and the capital of the south Indian state of Karnataka. The city is booming with the energy of an emerging … Continue reading →

“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” – Dalai Lama

I have just returned from a few days at the Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu religious festival in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh located at the Sangam which is the confluence of the holy rivers Yamuna, Ganga, and the mythical Saraswati. The festival is … Continue reading →

I am all set to leave for Bangalore at the end of this week to begin my work with Kinara Capital. Kinara Capital is a start-up social enterprise that provides access to credit to small enterprises in India with the … Continue reading →

Although the global economy has a GDP of around $70 trillion, more than double the figure from 2000, and life expectancy worldwide has steadily increased over the past decades, according to the World Bank there are still about 2.5 billion … Continue reading →