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Wharton Stories:
Entrepreneurship
Joan Lau, WG’08, wasn’t planning to become an entrepreneur — but the knowledge, network, and confidence she gained from Wharton’s EMBA Program helped her pivot into new ventures.
How Wharton Helped This Alumna Transition from Scientist to CEO
Jerad King, WG’19, is using his knowledge, network, and broader perspective to help grow his family’s car business, make better investments, and advocate for his industry.
How Wharton Is Impacting This Automotive Industry Executive’s Career
Two Wharton Venture Initiative Program (VIP) teams pitched their tech startups at the B-School entrepreneurship showcase in San Francisco, co-sponsored by leading business schools.
Student Startups from 4 U.S. Business Schools Compete at B-School Disrupt
Jason Lepes, WG’20, is combining his passion for food and cooking with new business skills to help grow the startup Foodkick.
A Passion for Food Led this Foodkick Co-Founder to Wharton
“I used to not believe in core values — until we picked ones we believed in and operationalized them. They work if they’re real.”
How an Award-Winning Marketing Firm Fosters Work/Life Balance
“I heard about the network during Orientation, and I thought it was probably all talk. But then I saw it in action, and it was impressive,” said Denise Carter, WG’19, co-founder of Quoin Pharmaceuticals.
How Wharton’s Network is Helping this Alumna Grow Her Pharmaceutical Business
Kathryn Gardner, L’20, WG’20 reflects on her WISE Fellowship with the Social Impact Accelerator, where she analyzed an innovative business model that helps a local staffing company tackle homelessness.
How a Staffing Company Can Tackle Pressing Social Issues
Ben Murray, WG’19, plans to use his Wharton MBA to efficiently scale his businesses in the film industry and beyond.
Why This Visual Effects Artist and Documentary Director Pursued an MBA
Wharton Impact Venture Associates (WIVA) gives students real-world experience in impact investing. The WIVA team helped raise $50k for its first deal in less than 24 hours.
Wharton Impact Venture Associates Secures First Deal with Blood-Testing Startup
Joey Zwillinger, WG’10, joined his co-founder Tim Brown on the first episode of Zwillinger’s Wharton Business Radio show to discuss how Allbirds innovates while staying eco-friendly.
The Co-Founder of Allbirds Launches Podcast to Explore Mission-Driven Businesses
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