What does it really take to build an ecosystem where social impact thrives? In this heartfelt and insightful episode of The Invisible Experts Podcast, we’re joined by Jessica Oyarbide, co-founder of Ekhos, a platform dedicated to strengthening social impact ecosystems across Latin America and Europe.

In Argentina, the saying "tie it with wire" is popularly used to refer to finding solutions to fix or amend things using available resources. This everyday act demonstrates the innovative way of thinking behind it and is one of the foundations of Frugal Innovation.

Almost 10 years ago, when Jessica Oyarbide and María Virginia Romero had the opportunity to visit India for the first time, each for different reasons, they saw that India had something unheard of in the West: millions of companies that were emerging with the goal of helping to mitigate the country's social and environmental challenges, organizations called "Social Enterprises" that were transforming entire communities.

The existence of companies seeking to generate a positive impact on society and the environment is nothing new. Their emergence, growth, and expansion around the world are thanks to impact ecosystems that create fertile ground for these organizations to thrive.

The business world is evolving. The focus is no longer solely on increasing profitability, but on caring for and regenerating the planet, reducing inequality, and improving people's well-being.

When people in Argentina think of India, they generally associate images of the country with small, dirty streets crowded with low-income people. But that's just one facet of India. This vast and diverse country also boasts innovative solutions, cutting-edge technology, a rising middle class, and strategies that lift millions out of poverty each year.