Traditional charity is still fairly focused on how it makes donors feel as opposed to outcomes for people that need help. Leila Janah charitydonorfairly Change image and share on social
I think the way you build a company for the future has to include social impact; it has to be part of the fabric of your company. I think when you do that, you invariably end up with much better outcomes, even in the short-term. Leila Janah buildcompanyend share on social
Much like the opportunities that factory work provided for working-class Americans in the last century, microwork will provide opportunities for marginalized people in this one. All they really need is basic literacy, a cheap computer, and an internet hookup. Leila Janah americanbasiccentury share on social
My mom was a big feminist, and when I was growing up, I wasn't allowed to have typical girl toys: she did not let me have dolls. Barbies were banned in our household. She read feminist books to me; my mom was a major feminist. Leila Janah allowbanbarby share on social
The challenges that the homeless face aren't dissimilar to those in developing countries. Leila Janah challengecountrydevelop Change image and share on social
I grew up believing in meritocracy and the American dream. My parents came here from India. They had no connections. My brother and I went to public schools, and both of us succeeded. Leila Janah americanbelievebrother Change image and share on social
Handouts are not going to end global poverty, but work - real work - just might. Leila Janah endglobalhandout Change image and share on social
In order to thrive in the 21st century, you have to be a savvy citizen of the digital economy or risk being left behind. Leila Janah 21stcenturycitizen Change image and share on social
In terms of environmental impact, Samasource jobs are very green. Our product is human intelligence, and it's transported through the Internet rather than via carbon-intensive trucking, shipping, and warehousing. Leila Janah carbonenvironmentalgreen share on social
Migration is the story of my life: my parents and grandparents journeyed across four continents to flee war and find jobs, eventually finding their way to the U.S. Leila Janah continenteventuallyfind Change image and share on social
