"Professor Kartik Desai's course at Ashoka provided fascinating insights
into the world of impact investing, blending theory with practical,
real-world case studies. The case studies from the Impact Finance Academy
(IFA) gave me a deeper understanding of how these concepts work in reality,
offering a comprehensive view of ground-level impact."
Anushna Palit,
Research Analyst, The Xander Group, Inc.
"Professor Desai’s course on impact investing at Ashoka offered a rare blend of academic rigor and practical relevance. As someone who eventually moved into consulting and finance, I often find myself drawing on the frameworks and real-world insights we explored in class. The course challenged us to look beyond traditional financial metrics and think critically about value creation in emerging markets. It was one of the most intellectually engaging and forward-looking courses I have taken."
Aniruddh Vaddadi,
Senior Business Analyst at Arthur D. Little