Narendran's Page

Hi Narendran,
It's nice to be contacted with you.
so presently on what theme you are working?
if anything else is suited to me then please let me know.
Best Regards
Juned Khan

Hi Narendran,

Thanks for your message! Would definitely like to connect and collaborate on finding more small businesses in India that are ready for the next level of financial capital and training. Thanks again for reaching out! Will send you an email to continue our conversation!

Dear Narendran,

Happy to note that we are in the same sector. I am working for ESAF MICROFINANCE, an NBFC having national presence. Would like to share and work together.

Regards,
Rajesh

Hai Narendran,

I would like to know for which MFI you are working for?

Hi Narendran

Thanks for the request. Since I am not a microfinance professional, I would love to know more about your work and organisation. I am also interested in volunteering for organisations/NGOs involved in MF. Does your organisation have an office in Delhi?? I would love to get involved.

Best,
eN-Be

Hi Narendran,

I am sorry that it's taken me some time to get back to you. We are working hard at the moment to promote the Microfinance Simulcast class (see the homepage) and to create a more robust store on the site. We did discussion your suggestions for a newsletter and certainly found them very valuable. It may be some time before we have a regular news letter, but keep your eyes open and feel free to send any other suggestions!

Best,
Haley

haha Narendran, great minds really do think alike! We've been talking about developing a Newsletter for quite some time.

Maybe you can help answer some of our questions. How often would you like to receive such a newsletter? Monthly? Weekly? What would you like it to highlight? Microfinance News? New Campaigns? Particularly active blogs? Other MFIs? Student groups? Educational/training opportunities?

I hope you don't mind that I've thrown so many questions at you. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Best,
Haley

Hey Naren,

Sorry...it seems i keep missing you on google chat. Perhaps it'll be easier once I get back to south africa in a week's time to visit home (south africa's been home for the past few years).

I had a quick question though if you have time....have you per chance heard of an organization called Leapfrog Investments?...If so, was wondering if you knew anything more about it beyond what their website describes.

Thanks and hope you're doin well,
Rishav

Hey Naren,

Yes indeed, I'm originally from India, (am a Bengali, so Kolkata to be precise). In between I've been lucky enough to make some stops in Thailand, South Africa and currently the US.

I'm a Comp Sci/Econ major looking to find a way to put my technology skills to good use. Currently enjoying university/internship life and being in the Microfinance Initiative at Bucknell. So the initiative has two broad objectives. The first being to establish a microfinance fund that loans to low income entrepreneurs all around the world to support the establishment of micro-enterprises. So far this has been solely through Kiva (through whom we make loans using donations). In the long-term I think the plan is move away from relying only on Kiva and establish our own links as well as to return the 'capital' we get from people so that it does not have to be a donation, but more of a real loan. The second objective is to spread awareness/excitement about micro finance in the community. And I guess a third hidden objective is to learn things along the way...hehe.

It appears you've definitely put your skills into good use through the DHAN foundation. The foundation's focus and approach seems fantastic in the sense that it seems to tackle development at the foundations. I would love to hear more about what you are involved with as well as what you see in the near future for DHAN as well as development in general...

As per your suggestion, I am looking forward to discussing/sharing/learning :)

Cheers,
Rishav