Alumni Spotlight

How We Built Our Board

Building a board is not simply about finding people who match a set of profiles. Mandar Kulkarni shares how the seven members in THE labs board came together through years of relationships, mentorship, shared experiences and mutual trust. He reflects on choosing alignment and distinct value, creating space for honest challenge, and discovering the power of collective wisdom.

There is no template. Only listening.

What can corporate leaders bring to the social sector? Drawing on his transition from Amazon to advisory roles with social purpose organisations, Dilip Kumar Sivasankar argues that the starting point is not expertise or a ready-made template, but listening. He shares how small, practical contributions, institutional memory and a willingness to learn can create meaningful value for organisations navigating complex challenges.

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