Profit and Purpose with Ashok Barat

In this engaging conversation, the show host Karunesh Prasad, CEO of Board Match Up, and the podcast guest Ashok Barat, Corporate Advisor and Board Member, delve deeper into the topic of Profit and Purpose. Ashok Barat argues that profit and purpose are not binary. Profit is the precondition for any sustained purpose; purpose must be contextual, economically viable, and aligned with regulation. Boards are broadening the definition of stakeholders and integrating ethics, environment, and community outcomes into governance. He also outlines a playbook for post‑retirement careers.