Vikram Akula
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| Vikram Akula | |
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| Born | Ryakal, Medak district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Tufts University Yale University University of Chicago |
| Occupation | Founder, SKS Microfinance |
Vikram Akula is the founder and former chairperson of SKS Microfinance, an organization that offers microloans and insurance to poor women in impoverished areas of India. He stepped down as the SKS chief in November 2011.[1]
He is the author of A Fistful of Rice; My Unexpected Quest to End Poverty Through Profitability, published by Harvard Business Press.
[edit] Recognition
Akula has received several awards for his work with SKS.
- Social Entrepreneur of the Year in India, 2006.[citation needed]
- Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in India (Start-up, 2006).[citation needed]
- Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of the Year in 2006.[2]
- Karmaveer Puraskaar Noble Laureates, 2007.[citation needed]
- World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leader award, 2008.[citation needed]
- Echoing Green Public Service Entrepreneur Fellowship, 1998-2002.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ Boss of Indian microfinance firm SKS steps down, BBC, 24 November 2011
- ^ Rawe, Julie (2006-04-30). "TIME 100: The People Who Shape Our World - Vikram Akula". Time Magazine. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1186828,00.html. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
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