MSx Insider - Ann Songphatanayothin (MSx '25)

The MSx Insider podcast features Ann Songphatanayothin, an MSx student with a background in consulting and retail strategy, who is pivoting to entrepreneurship. Ann discusses her international experiences and how they shaped her open-mindedness. She compares the MSx program to her MBA, emphasizing the value of learning from experienced peers and Stanford's rich entrepreneurship ecosystem, including the Stanford Venture Studio. Ann shares her startup, focused on proactive care for first-time mothers, detailing the pivot process facilitated by Startup Garage. She also shares how she balances the demands of the program, her marriage, and her entrepreneurial pursuits by being intentional with her time and maintaining focus.