Venkatesh [Venky] Raghavendra is a seasoned social entrepreneur and philanthropy advisor with over four decades of global leadership in social innovation and community impact. Specializing in the US–India corridor, Venky has played a pivotal role in building cross-sector partnerships and enabling the success of organizations working in the area of education, water, youth and environment. He is a regular trainer, speaker and facilitator on related topics. He advises governments, teaches in universities and is a frequent media contributor.