Innovation Meets Purpose: Insights from Carl Manlan, Author of I Can Breathe & Impact Leader

In this powerful conversation, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Carl Manlan — author of I Can Breathe and an influential development leader — about how meaningful change happens when innovation is guided by values, proximity, and long-term thinking.From transforming financial inclusion across Africa to building resilient development ecosystems, Carl shares hard-won lessons from his work with the Global Fund, UNDP, AUDA-NEPAD, and beyond.✔ Why purpose-driven innovation comes with real costs and trade-offs ✔ What most financial inclusion strategies are missing ✔ How innovation succeeds — and fails — inside large organizations ✔ Why values-based leadership is essential for inclusive economies ✔ How sustainable initiatives outlive donor timelines