EarthEnable
CEO and Co-Founder of EarthEnable
Rwanda
Gayatri Datar is the co-founder and CEO of EarthEnable. Prior to founding EarthEnable, her experience in international development has spanned the private, public, and NGO sectors with a focus on monitoring and evaluation, impact investing/social entrepreneurship, energy access, and agriculture.
Gayatri has served as a Senior Consultant at Dalberg Global Development Advisors and held roles with the World Bank, the Government of Liberia’s Department of Revenue, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the International Finance Corporation, and grassroots NGOs in India, Namibia, Nicaragua, Albania, and the United States. She holds a BA in Economics from Harvard College, an MPA/ID from the Harvard Kennedy School, and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she was an Arjay Miller Scholar.
Offer
Niche/Function: I lead EarthEnable, providing affordable, eco-friendly flooring in underserved communities, directly addressing climate change and public health. Theory of Change: By creating sustainable, cost-effective alternatives to traditional building materials, I empower low-income households, reduce carbon emissions, and promote climate resilience. Unique Skills: Expertise in scaling social enterprises, sustainability innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. What I Offer: I can share insights on implementing sustainable materials, scaling social ventures in developing countries, and creating systems that tackle both environmental and social challenges. And I love building communities and building partnerships.
NEED
- Scaling: Expanding our model sustainably while maintaining quality and affordability as we grow. - Access to Capital: Securing funding that aligns with our social impact and environmental goals. - Behavioral Change: Encouraging adoption of sustainable building practices in communities accustomed to conventional methods. - Policy Support: Navigating complex regulations and advocating for policies that promote sustainable materials and social enterprises.
Call-to-Action
Collaborate: Partner with EarthEnable to explore new sustainable building materials and strategies for scaling eco-friendly solutions. Invest: Provide impact-driven funding and resources that align with our mission to expand sustainable flooring in underserved communities. Advocate: Help push for policies and regulations that support green building and social enterprises. Share Expertise: Offer guidance on overcoming infrastructure and logistical challenges, especially in rural areas. Promote Adoption: Help drive awareness and behavioral change toward sustainable practices through community engagement and education.
