Rajendra Joshi was born and raised in Tanzania before moving back to India for post-secondary education. During this time, he was struck by the inequality among different castes and communities. Rajendra co-founded Saath in 1989 to work in low income neighborhoods in Ahmedabad city. Through an integrated approach, Saath has made significant impact in the base of the pyramid communities by partnering with government, civil society, academic and corporate institutions. By using market-based strategies to create inclusive societies in both poor urban and rural communities, Rajendra has facilitated substantial interventions in public health and education, livelihoods, infrastructure and basic services, financial inclusion, affordable housing, conflict resolution and disaster management through hybrid social enterprises.