The Deshpande Foundation believes the strength and dedication of its people are the keys to its success. As a rapidly growing organization, the Foundation’s ability to create impact depends on its team of experienced and highly committed individuals. The Board of Directors and Advisory Board provide decades of entrepreneurial, philanthropic, and management experience and provide hands-on guidance and leadership for the Foundation’s work. Our staff are highly energetic, dedicated, and engaged individuals who translate the higher level principles of the Foundation’s work to ground-level change. Together, the Boards and staff work to promote social entrepreneurship and innovation as fulcrums of development.