Splash Biography



ANANYA ASTHANA, Yale sophomore studying Ethics, Politics, and Econ




Major: Ethics, Politics, and Economics

College/Employer: Yale

Year of Graduation: 2024

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Hi! My name is Ananya, and I'm a freshman at Yale currently, studying Ethics, Politics, and Economics. I'm originally from Chicago (the best city) and have a background in social entrepreneurship. I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to teach a class on building a new venture and entrepreneurship. Turning ideas into action is a real passion of mine, and I love to see what you all come up with!



Past Classes

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C4438: Building a New Venture: Ideas to Action in Sprout Fall 2021 (Oct. 02 - 16, 2021)
Have you ever seen a problem and thought you might be the person to solve it? Whether it be something like climate change or the fact that your water bottle can only hold one drink at a time - this is the class for you! We will look at how you can identify problems and then develop solutions in the form of businesses. We will talk about both social and product innovation, and you'll walk away empowered to apply these principles to any problem or solution you may find! If you're at all interested in entrepreneurship, business, leadership, or just problem solving, sign up!


X4402: Building a New Venture: Ideas to Action in Splash Spring 2021 (Apr. 24, 2021)
Have you ever seen a problem and thought you might be the person to solve it? Whether it be something like climate change or the fact that your water bottle can only hold one drink at a time - this is the class for you! We will look at how you can identify problems and then develop solutions in the form of businesses. We will talk about both social and product innovation, and you'll walk away empowered to apply these principles to any problem or solution you may find! If you're at all interested in entrepreneurship, business, leadership, or just problem solving, sign up!