During his Fulbright, Akula returned to the Deccan Development Society, where he helped manage the organization's microfinance program. Akula saw the limitation of non-profit microfinance and proposed a more market-based approach.
During his Fulbright, Akula returned to the Deccan Development Society, where he managed the organization's microfinance program. Akula recognized the shortcomings of non-profit microfinance and suggested a more market-oriented strategy.