Social Entrepreneurs & Saathi Founders - Kristin Kagetsu and Tarun Bothra




Making It! with Terry Wollman show

Summary: Kristin Kagetsu is one of the co-founders and chief executive officer of Saathi, a social enterprise dedicated to providing an end-to-end solution for sanitary protection to women in India. Saathi aims to empower local communities via a local supply chain, give girls and women access to safe and sustainable feminine hygiene products, and find a solution for upcycling pads into compost, biogas, and biodigesters to reduce carbon emissions.<br>Tarun Bothra is one of the co-founders &amp; CTO at Saathi who leads the R&amp;D, Product Development, Technical, Legal &amp; Corporate Operations teams of Saathi to develop the highest quality product and ensure that the supply chain is completely sustainable for zero impact on the environment. He believes sustainability is important for our survival in the future and wants to give back to the masses. Saathi is combining both of those goals in providing a sustainable high-quality product to women everywhere. With innovative technology and business model, Saathi sets a new standard for feminine hygiene.<br><a href="http://www.saathipads.com/" rel="noopener">http://www.saathipads.com/</a>