Alfonso Anaya

Alfonso Anaya is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), part of the Jack H. Brown College. He joined the faculty in 2024 and teaches entrepreneurship, strategic management, and finance courses. His professional background spans banking, taxation, engineering, and education, with prior experience as a software engineer at Raytheon Technologies. Anaya holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship (CSUSB, 2013) and a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California.

• Education:
• MBA in Entrepreneurship, CSUSB (2013)
• B.S. in Computer Science, University of Southern California

His research interests emphasize fostering entrepreneurial mindsets among students and applying technology to education through initiatives like co-founding Kids That Code, Inc., an EdTech company focused on STEAM education for K-9 students. This venture originated from classroom projects at CSUSB and reflects his commitment to bridging academic innovation with real-world impact.

Awards: No specific personal awards listed, though he highlights admiration for entrepreneurs like Steven Schussler (Rain Forest Café) and Justin Woolverton (Halo Top).

Advising/Grants: No formal advising roles or grants detailed in the provided text. His focus appears centered on pedagogical innovation and startup mentorship through course instruction and extracurricular initiatives like the Fast Pitch Competition.

Labs/Teams: Co-founder of Kids That Code, Inc., which operates as an educational technology venture aligning with his academic mission to empower youth through STEAM education.