We are Propel
This is our mission
We identify social organizations in Latin America creating measurable impact and strengthen them through a Digital Transformation Fellowship. Our cohort-based approach builds a community for these organizations to thrive.
Our values
Compassion
We take care of ourselves, each other, and our planet
Diversity
We learn from our differences
Respect
We see eye to eye
Fun
We celebrate life
The Founders
The idea for Propel was born at Stanford University, where Claudia and Vijay met. The ‘Lat-In duo’ (Latinx meets Indian) are successful business professionals who share a passion for social change and have a deep understanding of their regions’ socioeconomic context.
Claudia Belmont
Co-Founder
- Led a turn over of a $200M operation with +500 employees
- Spearheaded an initiative to financially empower over 200,000 women
- Founded the Belcorp Foundation, promoting education for 35,000 women in Latin America
- Named a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader in 2014
Vijay Raghunathan
Co-Founder
- Led risk consulting projects ($100M+) for Fortune 50 clients
- Worked on two Climate Tech seed investments at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
- Mentored 100+ graduates on career progression for five years
- Headed a rural school building project in India
Applications open January 2022
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