Ayaan Asthana

Ayaan Asthana is a rising professional deeply engaged in the intersection of finance, economics, and sustainability, with a particular focus on climate tech solutions. His academic background includes both a Bachelor's in Economics and a Master's in Sustainability Science and Practice from Stanford University, demonstrating a strong foundation in both quantitative analysis and environmental stewardship. He has actively applied this knowledge in roles involving strategy analysis, venture capital, and climate innovation. theorg+1

Ayaan has significant experience in venture capital and investment analysis, having served as an Associate at Dangerous Ventures where he worked on a climate-resilience software thesis, and as a VC Fellow at Blitzscaling Ventures. His internships at Third Derivative and Tiger Hill Capital further highlight his interest in investment strategies, particularly within the climate technology and circularity sectors. theorg+1

His research background is extensive, having worked as a Research Assistant for multiple professors at Stanford University and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He contributed to economic and investment research, including roles with Nobel laureate Professor Alvin Roth and notable academics like Professor Charles Kolstad and Professor Steven N. Kaplan. He was also a Student Researcher at the Stanford Long Term Investing Group, focusing on climate accelerator research. theorg+1

Ayaan is dedicated to addressing climate change through scalable solutions, as evidenced by his role in Team Gremix, which was awarded the 2023 Stanford Solutions Challenge for its work on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in developing economies by scaling green cement. His current role as a Strategy Analyst at Earth Finance, Inc. further solidifies his commitment to climate innovation and environmental justice. stanford+1