Paradise On Earth Foundation

We’re up on the eleventh floor of the Karishma Society in Kothrud, specifically in building A8. It’s a nice view of the Pune skyline from up here, especially when the weather is clear. The Paradise On Earth Foundation is run from this apartment. It’s not your typical office with cubicles and fluorescent lights. It feels more like a home because it actually is one. We use the main room for our meetings and have a couple of desks tucked into the corners. There’s usually a pot of coffee going and some snacks on the table. Living and working in the same society means we are very connected to the people around here. We see our neighbors at the gate or in the elevator and often talk about what’s going on in the area. The name of the foundation might sound big, but we are just a small group of friends and colleagues doing what we can. We spend a lot of time on our laptops, sending emails and coordinating different projects. Sometimes we lose track of time and find ourselves still working as the streetlights come on below. It’s a comfortable way to work, even if it gets a bit crowded when we have visitors. We don't feel the need for a corporate office when this works perfectly for what we need and keeps us close to home.