Mahnaz Javid is the President of the Mona Foundation, an organisation that, since 1999, has been on a mission to alleviate poverty and inequality through education. Their work goes far beyond the classroom, empowering women and girls, supporting grassroots organisations globally, and developing individuals into agents of change within their own communities.

What stands out about Mahnaz’s work is the belief that education is not just a right, but a force that can transform families, communities, and entire generations. Under her leadership, the Mona Foundation has built a global network committed to ethical leadership, service, and opportunity for all.

In this conversation, we explore what it really means to live with purpose, how education can become a catalyst for global impact, and the role each of us can play in shaping a more equitable world.

Amanda Schneider is the founder of ThinkLab, the research division of SANDOW Design Group, where she sits right at the intersection of business strategy, research, and the future of work.

She’s not just observing change, she’s decoding it.

From how work is evolving, to what customers actually value today, to how B2B relationships are shifting, Amanda brings clarity to the questions most leaders are quietly struggling with.

She’s also the author of Work for What’s Next, where she challenges the idea that today’s tension at work is generational, and instead shows us it’s structural, and what we need to do about it.

As a TED speaker and host of the Design Nerds Anonymous podcast, Amanda has built a reputation for turning complex shifts into practical, usable insight.

Rajeev Agarwal has built his life’s work around helping organisations make better decisions, create stronger systems, and unlock greater impact through data.

Rajeev is the founder of MAQ Software, a globally respected technology company that has spent more than two decades helping leading organisations accelerate their business intelligence and analytics capabilities. Under his leadership, MAQ Software has become known for its depth of expertise, consistency of delivery, and commitment to helping clients improve productivity, reduce costs, increase sales, and build stronger customer relationships.

As Microsoft Power BI Partner of the Year, and with a track record that includes 43 certified visuals and repeated recognition on the Inc. 5000 list, Rajeev has built far more than a successful company. He has built a culture rooted in excellence, trust, and long-term value.