Dakshana Foundation operates on high-risk, high-return philanthropy principles similar to venture capital, not the low-risk, high-return approach of for-profit investing; the foundation accepts a high probability of failure because if the model works, it moves the needle significantly.
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Monish PabraiEvidence Quote
“if you want to make a difference in this world on the philanthropic side you have to go high risk High return... if it works it moves the needle in a major way and if it doesn't work um it's okay”
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Conversation with Mohnish Pabrai, M.P. at Pabrai Investment Funds (MIT Sloan/CAPD program)— MIT Career Advising & Professional DevelopmentCreated: 8/11/2026, 1:44:18 AM
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