Aran Eales & Damien Frame: How to balance impact with financial viability when launching a social enterprise

In this episode of the Research Adventure podcast, co-founders Aran Eales and Damien Frame of =Access Energy share their journey in establishing a social enterprise focused on providing renewable energy access in Malawi. They discuss their backgrounds, experiences in Malawi, the importance of community engagement, and the challenges of balancing financial viability with social impact. The conversation highlights the significance of partnerships, storytelling, and data in driving their mission forward, as well as their future goals for scaling mini-grid projects to achieve universal energy access.