How Darshita Gillies is Changing Philanthropy Forever

This period hasn’t been easy for many of us. 

For my business 2020 had been looking good, and a pipeline of opportunities were beginning to bear fruit. 

I was also excited to launch my “EventStars” Podcast which I created to help people working in the Events Industry. 

But as it has for many, Covid-19 changed EVERYTHING. Business came to a standstill. It has become a time for reflection and in some cases a time for “Pivot”. 

For one, the podcast became a series about “Opportunity In Isolation”. And this is something that I’ve really enjoyed. 

It has given me the chance to interview and connect with some amazing people who are creating opportunities not just for themselves but others. 

In Episode 4, I interview Darshita Gillies, the founder and CEO of Maanch. 

Maanch is an award winning global impact platform, transforming the way millions of people engage with philanthropy and impact investing worldwide. 

Darshita is also listed among the 100 Most Influential in UK - India Relationships. 

We spoke about a number of topics including from her journey from coming from a very humble background in Mumbai where the milkman once had to pay for her school fees to:

• Speaking at the UN, Vatican and Ted
• Putting together a complex project in Maanch and the steps that she took
• How Philanthropy and the art of giving is changing
• Blockchain technology 
• Tips for success

Although this podcast is about “Opportunity in Crisis” and a lot of people might look at that as opportunities for oneself, Darshita got me to think a lot more about success in terms of creating opportunity for others. 

Listen or watch on YouTube, Spotify or I-Tunes.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Stay safe

Gurmej