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Leila Janah

Founder and CEO, Sama

"Sama" means "equal" in Sanskrit, and it's a core value that Leila Janah's father taught her. She brings that to a nonprofit that awards digital "microwork"--tasks that are too menial to have an algorithmic solution-- to impoverished women all over the world.

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32 Leadership Lessons From Peloton, Beautycounter, Omnicom, And More

Founders, business leaders, and artists who participated in the 2017 Fast Company Innovation Festival share the advice that’s guided their careers.

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Instead Of Traditional Aid, This Nonprofit Argues That We Should Give Work To The Developing World

Direct cash transfers are a popular new form of giving aid to the poor in developing countries. In her new book, “Give Work,” Leila Janah of Samasource argues that giving cash is better than traditional aid–but jobs are even better than cash.

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Why The Founder And CEO Of The Nonprofit Samasource Started A Luxury Skincare Line

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How A Balanced Workplace Culture Can Support Your Mission

Leila Janah runs three social enterprise companies simultaneously by applying the same “grit, grace, and optimism” to both work and life.

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Richard Branson On Marijuana Legalization And Why Virgin Will Never Build Prisons

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Samahope Crowdsources Simple, Life-Saving Surgeries For The Poor

Veteran social entrepreneur Leila Janah of Samasource recently co-launched a new project to crowdfund medical treatment for the very poor. Think of it as Kiva for surgery.

06.05.12 | 3:29 pm

Leila Janah

Fast Company Magazine

Meet The League Of Extraordinary Women: 60 Influencers Who Are Changing The World

The previously untold story of how an unprecedented network of high-achieving women from the world’s largest companies, innovative startups, philanthropic organizations, government, and the arts combined forces to change the lives of girls and women everywhere.

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Leila Janah, founder of Samasource

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Gifts from the 50 biggest donors dropped by half in 2018

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Poor scheduling costs hourly workers sleep and happiness

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Want to hire a refugee? This program can match you with someone with the right skills

Creativity

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The fallout from NYT’s Ryan Adams exposé has already arrived

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Home Page is being rereleased, like a time capsule from the internet’s early days

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Here’s how teens edit their selfies for social media likes

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Want to cut your work hours in half? Create an A/B schedule

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Why opting out of your family group text can improve your mental health

Work Life

Leila Janah

Founder and CEO, Sama

Stories about Leila Janah

32 Leadership Lessons From Peloton, Beautycounter, Omnicom, And More

Founders, business leaders, and artists who participated in the 2017 Fast Company Innovation Festival share the advice that’s guided their careers.

Instead Of Traditional Aid, This Nonprofit Argues That We Should Give Work To The Developing World

Direct cash transfers are a popular new form of giving aid to the poor in developing countries. In her new book, “Give Work,” Leila Janah of Samasource argues that giving cash is better than traditional aid–but jobs are even better than cash.

Why The Founder And CEO Of The Nonprofit Samasource Started A Luxury Skincare Line

How A Balanced Workplace Culture Can Support Your Mission

Leila Janah runs three social enterprise companies simultaneously by applying the same “grit, grace, and optimism” to both work and life.

Richard Branson On Marijuana Legalization And Why Virgin Will Never Build Prisons

Samahope Crowdsources Simple, Life-Saving Surgeries For The Poor

Veteran social entrepreneur Leila Janah of Samasource recently co-launched a new project to crowdfund medical treatment for the very poor. Think of it as Kiva for surgery.

Leila Janah

Meet The League Of Extraordinary Women: 60 Influencers Who Are Changing The World

The previously untold story of how an unprecedented network of high-achieving women from the world’s largest companies, innovative startups, philanthropic organizations, government, and the arts combined forces to change the lives of girls and women everywhere.

Leila Janah, founder of Samasource

Impact

Gifts from the 50 biggest donors dropped by half in 2018

Poor scheduling costs hourly workers sleep and happiness

Want to hire a refugee? This program can match you with someone with the right skills

Creativity

Finally! Doritos makes a chip bag that cleans your dusty fingers

The fallout from NYT’s Ryan Adams exposé has already arrived

Home Page is being rereleased, like a time capsule from the internet’s early days

Co.Design

Carry your kid’s diapers, but make it fashion with this fanny pack

This magic fabric ensures you’re never too hot and never too cold

Here’s how teens edit their selfies for social media likes

Work Life

Want to cut your work hours in half? Create an A/B schedule

Why opting out of your family group text can improve your mental health

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