The Mike Method E33 Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future with Praveen Varshney
In this inspiring conversation, Mike Desjardins sits down with Praveen Varshney to explore the transformative power of impact investing and the values that drive meaningful change. Praveen shares his journey from traditional business to using entrepreneurship as a force for good, offering insight into how businesses can leave a legacy of positive impact.
Praveen has been a principal of Varshney Capital Corp., a Vancouver based family office, since 1991. He's also a Founding Director of Pyfera Growth Capital & a Founding Director of Humanitas Smart Planet Fund, both with a social impact focus. Mr. Varshney obtained his UBC Sauder BComm in 1987 and is a FCPA, FCA. He has been a member of the Vancouver Chapter of EO since 1996 and a founding Director & Charter Member of TiE Vancouver since 2000.He has been a Co-Founder, Director or Officer of many publicly traded and private companies over the years such as one of Canada's first producing diamonds mines, Mogo and Little Kitchen Academy. He’s also served on numerous charity boards over the years including The Vancouver Foundation and Foundations for Social Change. Praveen is also a recipient of Business in Vancouver's 40 Under 40 Awards, the 2020 Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Wendy McDonald Diversity Awards Outstanding Mentor and 2021 inaugural, 2022 and 2023 Business in Vancouver Top 500 Most Influential Business Leaders in BC (Banking & Finance - Private Equity, Venture Capital & Hedge Funds category).
In this conversation they dive deep into the importance of raising a conscious family, highlighting how gratitude, responsibility, and sustainability can shape the next generation. From innovative solutions to homelessness and environmental challenges to the critical role of grassroots movements, this episode is a treasure trove of ideas for creating a better world. They also touch on the philosophy of money as a tool for impact rather than mere wealth accumulation, the importance of mentorship, and how genuine connections and networks can open doors for personal and professional growth. It’s a must-listen for anyone passionate about legacy, community, entrepreneurship and using business as a catalyst for sustainable change.
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