Breakthrough Innovation

In this milestone episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we talk with Dr. Rahul Prasad, an applied physicist who helped advance nuclear fusion at institutions like Yale and the National Ignition Facility — and then made a radical pivot into global social impact. Dr. Prasad is now president of Butterflies USA, chairperson of Amandla Development, and author of the upcoming book Impact Shift. His story is a blueprint for anyone seeking meaning beyond success. 🔬 Why he left a prestigious scientific career to empower marginalized youth 🌍 How he translated innovation from the lab to the streets of India and South Africa 🏦 The grassroots banking system run entirely by street children — and why it works 💡 The power of asking “why not?” to unlock bold new impact 📘 What Impact Shift teaches about pivoting toward purpose-driven leadership This conversation blends science, service, and strategy — and it will absolutely shift how you think about real innovation. Find more information about these great organisations here: - https://www.butterfliesusa.org/ - https://amandladevelopment.org/ Thanks for tuning in to Breakthrough Innovation! Want to subscribe to the podcast? Have feedback to share? Connect with us on Spotify or iTunes and leave us a review—we’d love to hear from you!