Sid Apaya

Biography:

Sid Apaya is a faculty member specializing in Entrepreneurship, with a focus on innovation, venture growth, and applied entrepreneurial learning. He teaches in an EU‑funded entrepreneurship program that has been featured in Harvard Business Review, bringing globally recognized, practice‑based approaches into the classroom. Alongside his academic work, Sid has held senior leadership roles with multinational organizations including TerraCycle, J.M. Smucker, Kraft, and Nestlé, contributing deep experience in strategy, innovation, and growth. He is also actively involved in venture creation through EVA Ventures, supporting founders and early‑stage businesses. His work bridges academic insight and real‑world entrepreneurship to prepare students for venture creation and scalable innovation.