The NGO Work That Changed His Life (and Mine)
NGO work, youth development, orphanage challenges, and purpose-driven careers — this is the world Akshay chose over a high-paying tech path.
In this honest conversation, he shares how growing up in a small Indian town shaped him, what he witnessed inside India’s “orphanage” system, and why he spent 6+ years in the child-development nonprofit sector.
We also talk about privilege, culture shock, “golden handcuffs,” and choosing an alternative path in life.
00:00 Highlight
00:30 Grew up in a small town in India
03:40 What were the issues faced by "Orphanages" in India?
08:50 Family confused by my choice to join a non-profit
11:50 When I chose a path different from your peers
13:11 The money topic
17:20 The non-profit environment saved JOYI's life
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