E178 - How Robin Hood Army Feeds 14 Crore People Worldwide: Neel Ghosh, Co-Founder

Indian Silicon Valley with Jivraj Singh Sachar

In this episode, we speak with Neel Ghose of Robin Hood Army. Robin Hood Army is a volunteer-based organization that works to get surplus food from restaurants and communities to serve less fortunate people. They have a presence in multiple countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and many others. They have successfully fed over 14 crore people worldwide, making a massive impact on hunger and food wastage. Neel Ghose, the co-founder, started this noble initiative with a simple mission: to fight food waste and hunger on a large scale. Neel's journey is one of dedication, innovation, and relentless pursuit of social change. He has leveraged technology and community power to address one of the most pressing issues in society. Using social media extensively, Robin Hood Army has engaged thousands of volunteers and partnered with numerous restaurants to expand its reach and effectiveness. This conversation dives deep into the challenges, successes, and future plans of Robin Hood Army, showcasing the incredible impact that can be made through collective effort. We're also very delighted to share that we are now a part of the Zerodha Collective Network! Grateful to be a part and have the support. Instagram of Robin Hood Army - https://www.instagram.com/rha_india/ Instagram of Jivraj - https://www.instagram.com/jivrajsinghsachar/ 00:00 - Preview 01:08 - Introduction 02:31 - How He Got Started 05:08 - Secrets Behind Insane Numbers 09:08 - What Drives People to Join Robinhood Army 13:08 - Why He Started the Robinhood Army 17:58 - Strong Fundamentals of Robinhood 29:26 - How They Ensure Quality Control 38:10 - Sources of Meals 43:55 - Early Days & Initial Drive 52:55 - Robinhood Army Beyond Food 1:04:03 - Thoughts on the Robinhood Team 1:15:44 - Growing the Mission 1:24:26 - Insights After Serving 114 Million Meals 1:28:26 - Neel’s Biggest Fear 1:28:41 - Neel’s Superhero 1:29:05 - Lessons from the Zomato Journey 1:32:21 - Life Beyond Google and RHA 1:34:49 - Neel’s Experience Working at Google 1:36:48 - Learnings from Harvard 1:41:23 - Neel’s Personal Values 1:45:34 - Jivraj’s Personal Values 1:47:00 - Message to Younger Self #indiansiliconvalley #isv #indiansiliconvalleypodcast #isvpodcast #jivrajsinghsachar