#11 - Devesh Sachdev | Building India's Fastest-Growing and Second-Largest Microfinance Company

02/06/24 • 50 min

This episode is featuring Devesh Sachdev, the founder, Managing Director, and CEO of Fusion Microfinance. Since its inception in 2009, Fusion Microfinance has become one of the fastest-growing microfinance institutions in history. This growth is largely attributed to Devesh's leadership, which is focused on adopting state-of-the-art digital technologies while serving millions in vulnerable communities. Currently, Fusion Microfinance is a publicly traded company and stands as one of the largest microfinance / non-bank financial institutions in India.

Join us to explore Devesh's incredible journey and his mindset in building one of the most impactful companies in the world that not only brings financial inclusion to millions but also unlocks enormous opportunities for inclusive economic growth.

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#10 - Manvendra Saxena | Navigating Success in Private Equity as Both Operator and Investor

This episode is with Manvendra - Manny - Saxena, founder and Executive Chairman of Mars Energy Group. Mars Energy Group is a private equity holding company that acquires renewable energy businesses and provides support after acquisition by utilizing technology, implementing systems, and driving process improvements. The main focus of Mars Energy is solar.

Prior to Mars Energy, Manny grew a street sweeping holding company to be the second largest street sweeping business in the US. After this significant growth, the street sweeping company led by Manny was sold to Warburg Pincus, a large global private equity firm. Manny's success is captured in a Northwestern Kellogg School of Management business case entitled “Swept Up in Uncertainty at Power Sweeping”.
Manny is an immigrant professional and he is originally from India. He holds an engineering degree from IIT Varanasi and received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.
This episode was recorded in San Francisco.

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#12 - Joe Manone | Leading Change and Fostering Growth at a World-Leading, R&D-Driven B2B Company

This episode is with Joe Manone, President and CEO of Rite-Hite Products Corporation. Rite-Hite is a world leader in the manufacture, sale, and service of loading dock equipment, industrial doors, safety barriers, HVLS fans, industrial curtain walls, and more.

For over two decades, Joe has been instrumental in steering Rite-Hite's remarkable growth. He is a distinguished alum of the Kellogg School of Management's Executive MBA Program and holds a Bachelor’s in Finance from Arizona State University. Beyond his impactful career, Joe is also an accomplished guitar player and singer, known for his passion for uniting people and crafting unforgettable experiences.
This episode was recorded in Miami and co-hosted with Kinshuk Sahaya, a distinguished neurologist and a fellow Kellogg Executive MBA alum.