About this episode
What happens when some of the world’s brightest changemakers come together in one fellowship?
In this special episode of From Garage to Growth, we step away from our usual founder interviews to spotlight the remarkable individuals participating in the German Chancellor Fellowship.
Joining the conversation are Bria Savoy, Aditi Saxena, Christopher Washnock, Nandini Agarwal, Ashutosh Nagda, and Priscila Rios, a diverse group of leaders whose work spans entrepreneurship, education, sustainability, business ethics, technology, and public policy.
Together, they share what brought them to Germany, the projects they’re leading, and the lessons they’ve learned from collaborating across cultures and disciplines.
The German Chancellor Fellowship Experience
The fellowship brings together emerging leaders from around the world to tackle some of today’s most pressing challenges.
Our guests reflect on what motivated them to apply, the opportunities the programme has created, and how international collaboration is shaping their work.
Innovation Across Disciplines
Although each fellow comes from a different professional background, they’re united by a common goal: creating meaningful impact.
From social-emotional learning and sustainable food systems to law, technology, ethics, and entrepreneurship, we explore the diverse projects driving positive change across continents.
Learning Beyond Borders
Living and working in a new country offers lessons that extend far beyond professional development.
The fellows discuss adapting to German culture, building international networks, collaborating across disciplines, and the personal growth that comes from stepping outside your comfort zone.
Collaboration as a Catalyst
One of the programme’s greatest strengths is the opportunity to learn from people with completely different perspectives.
We discuss how interdisciplinary collaboration sparks new ideas, challenges assumptions, and creates innovative solutions to complex global problems.
Reflections and Advice
Looking back on their journeys, each fellow shares advice for aspiring changemakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals interested in international fellowships and global collaboration.
Whether you’re considering applying for a fellowship, building an international career, or simply curious about how global leaders approach innovation, this episode offers an inspiring collection of stories and perspectives.
About the Guests
This special episode features Bria Savoy, Aditi Saxena, Christopher Washnock, Nandini Agarwal, Ashutosh Nagda, and Priscila Rios—members of the German Chancellor Fellowship whose work spans entrepreneurship, sustainability, education, law, technology, ethics, and social innovation.