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Fresno, CA
California State University, Fresno has honoured Akhil Kanodia, Department of Management with the Outstanding Lecturer Award. He was selected for the Provost’s Awards in recognition of his exemplary achievements in teaching under the Outstanding Lecturer award.
Akhil Kanodia (management) fosters an entrepreneurial mindset among his students and advances initiatives that promote innovation and economic growth. He does this through the development of an entrepreneurship course, “Managing the New Venture,” in which his students run and manage every aspect of the Craig School of Business Student Store from product development to trademark licensing approvals, vendor management and marketing and sales. They launched 10 limited-edition Fresno State- and Craig School-branded products and generated $5,640 in revenue with a 27% net profit.
Kanodia serves as the acting director of the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and is leading the planning committee for the Fresno State Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit. He mentors students and alumni, serves as adviser for the Entrepreneurship Club and as a judge in pitch competitions. Engaging in entrepreneurial initiatives helps ensure that Kanodia’s teachings and service are informed by latest trends and developments.
