Sustainability & Society
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Key findings
- São Paulo’s “bridges” are physical and social: connecting center and periphery unlocks trust, talent, and solutions
- Inclusion starts with mobility and access—long commutes and segregation reinforce inequality and lost productivity
- Microentrepreneurs need more than credit: affordable finance + education + community support can stabilize incomes
- Green energy, agritech and AI-ready training can boost productivity—if innovation is designed for all
Bold Thinkers is a podcast that amplifies underrepresented voices from the world’s megacities—such as Kinshasa, Mumbai, São Paulo, and Cairo—where sustainability challenges are most acute. It invites today’s and tomorrow’s leaders to rethink sustainability by listening to local perspectives.
Hosted by UN expert and entrepreneur Fatou Ndiaye, the podcast features academics, entrepreneurs, and local leaders driving change on the ground. Each episode explores a different megacity and tackles issues such as energy access, education and jobs, inclusive leadership, women’s empowerment, and new models of value creation—promoting more inclusive, community-driven approaches to sustainable growth.
Supported by Schneider Electric.
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