Mohini Bhavsar of Grand Challenges Canada went from being a young innovator herself to becoming a champion for them, including several whose solutions are projected to impact 750 million people by 2035. We explore how courage grows with support, why proximity matters in problem-solving, and how small, locally-led ideas can scale to transform lives.

Chapters

0:00 – Intro & Welcome

3:57 – Introducing Grand Challenges Canada

7:09 – Mr. Oxygen Man: A Life-Saving Innovation

17:41 – Courage, Risk, and the Heart of Innovation

26:06 – Mohini’s Personal Journey of Courage and Opportunity

33:11 – Understanding the UN Sustainable Development Goals

41:24 – Break

44:05 – Unexpected Innovators Changing the World

57:01 – Lessons From Failure and the Power of Pivoting

1:02:01 – Books, Podcasts, and Tools for Positive Thinking

1:26:30 – Final Reflections on Small Acts and Global Change