The Impact in Action Podcast

In this episode, host Peter Johnson (YPO North Star Integrated) speaks with Vishal Anand, founder of Shoolini University, about building a world-class research institution in the Himalayas. Vishal shares how Shoolini blends academic excellence with social impact, the challenges of attracting talent to a remote region, and why community engagement and internal motivation are key to lasting change. He also invites YPOers to get involved through mentorship and support.

Show Notes:

Shoolini University Website

Show Credits:

Host & Co-Creator: Peter Johnson (YPO North Star Integrated)

Producer & Co-Creator: Prithu Pareek (YNG San Francisco)

Co-Creator: DeEtta Jones (YPO Miami Gold)

A production of the YPO Social Impact Network

AI tools were used in the production of this episode.

In this episode, host Peter Johnson (YPO North Star Integrated) sits down with YPOer Lara Bezerra, former multinational CEO and founder of WorkCoherence, to explore how business leaders can integrate social impact into the core of their companies. Drawing from nearly 30 years of executive experience and her pioneering role as the first Chief Purpose Officer at Roche India, Lara shares how she’s helping leaders shift from profit-centric models to purpose-driven, stakeholder-focused cultures. Together, they unpack the mindset shifts, challenges, and transformative potential of conscious leadership.

Show Notes:

Learn more about Lara’s work: ⁠Workcoherence⁠

Show Credits:

Host & Co-Creator: Peter Johnson (YPO North Star Integrated)

Producer & Co-Creator: Prithu Pareek (YNG San Francisco)

Co-Creator: DeEtta Jones (YPO Miami Gold)

A production of the YPO Social Impact Network

AI tools were used in the production of this episode.

In this episode, host Peter Johnson (YPO North Star Integrated) speaks with Jay Cziraky (YPO Dubai Integrated & YPO Hungary Integrated), founder of Denesfa No-End-Co, about a bold new model for transforming economic systems in fragile communities. Drawing from his extensive work across developing regions, Jay explains how No-End is designed to rotate capital through consumer-facing businesses—building self-sustaining local economies and reducing reliance on traditional aid models.

Jay discusses the philosophical foundations of No-End, the practical challenges of implementation, and his vision for creating scalable, resilient, and dignified solutions for underserved communities around the world.

Show Credits:

• ​ Host & Co-Creator: Peter Johnson (YPO North Star Integrated)
• ​ Producer & Co-Creator: Prithu Pareek (YNG San Francisco)
• ​ Co-Creator: DeEtta Jones (YPO Miami Gold)

Show Notes:

• ​ Introducing No-End – YouTube
• ​ No-End
• ​ Denesfa

AI tools were used in the production of this episode.