Run the Numbers, Change the Rules: Tanav's Journey to Yale

Tanav Prabhu’s case study is a must-read for students who want to turn quiet curiosity into bold, visible impact. His story spans everything from running a 50-person movement to training a cat-recognizing neural network—showing how technical skill and community leadership can go hand in hand. If you’re wondering how to stand out without being loud, how to lead by building, or how to turn passion into policy change, Tanav shows you exactly how it’s done. Yale noticed—and for good reason.