Ei Dialogues

Author: Educational Initiatives

EI Dialogues is a podcast series brought to you by Educational Initiatives, an organization working towards creating a world where children everywhere are learning with understanding. In this podcast, we speak to entrepreneurs, academicians, policy makers and education leaders to delve deeper into the most urgent and important questions on solving for quality and equity in education.
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5X Social Impact Without Losing Integrity | Jayant Rastogi, Magic Bus India Foundation | Ei Dialogues
Episode 9
Thursday, 15 January, 2026

Employee morale was low. Programs existed on paper but not always on the ground. Salaries were uncertain. Scaling felt necessary, but credibility came first.So how do you grow a social organisation fivefold without losing trust, culture, or purpose?In this Ei Dialogues episode, Jayant Rastogi, Global CEO of Magic Bus Foundation, reflects on his journey from two decades in the corporate and technology sector to leading one of India’s largest youth-focused NGOs. Drawing from real field experiences, Jayant shares how transparency, data, and people-first leadership helped rebuild systems and scale impact responsibly.He introduces his Four Ps framework, explains why adolescent years are critical to preventing dropout and unemployment, and discusses how technology can strengthen integrity, improve outcomes, and unlock inclusive growth. The conversation also explores why female workforce participation is central to India’s long-term economic future.For social sector leaders, funders, policymakers, and practitioners working to scale impact with honesty and accountability.Hosted by Pranav Kothari, CEO of Educational Initiatives.