Intelligence and capability are not enough. There must be the joy of doing something beautiful.
- Dr. G. Venkataswamy
This past weekend, we lost a great man. In this entry, I’d like to pay homage to Dr. G Venkataswamy who has been nothing short of extraordinary. Dr Venkataswamy started the Aravind Eye Care System in India– he had a vision for giving "vision" to 2.4 million poor Indians. In W2/W3, the lack of a core sense such as vision means the lack of means to live and contribute to society.
By pioneering the "McSurgery model" in healthcare in a developing market, Aravind sought to be a sustainable, financially viable model in delivery of health care to the Bottom of the Pyramid.
The world needs more practical social entrepreneurs and DOers like Dr. Venkataswamy. I hope he found joy in his heart– because what he has accomplished is beautiful and inspiring.
Here’s the full story from the WSJ. (Courtesy of the Acumen Fund)
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