Get your tickets for the ultimate Entrepreneurship event at Penn — the 2024 Entrepreneurship Expo by Venture Lab, happening on August 28th from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM ET. Meet like-minded students, discover entrepreneurship clubs at Penn, and explore Venture Lab's co-curricular programs that can propel your ideas forward with workshops, funding opportunities, and much more. Space is limited, so be sure to register for priority access! https://whr.tn/4dePI8C
Venture Lab
Higher Education
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 6,441 followers
Home of #entrePENNeurs. At Penn. By Wharton.
About us
We maximize the ability of our students and alumni to address important challenges through entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial approaches. Most individuals aspire to do important things in their lives and many of those goals can be best achieved through entrepreneurship. Some individuals have refined goals and plans. Some individuals do not yet know what challenges they hope to address in their lives, or how entrepreneurial approaches might help them. Venture Lab fuels the efforts of those with clear visions, but we also expose student explorers to entrepreneurship and the idea of purpose in professional life. Our focus is on people. If we support students and alumni, they will do amazing things. Many of those things will further improve society. Ignited by great ideas, our faculty, students, and alumni turn innovative concepts into scalable and sustainable businesses and bring entrepreneurial development to existing companies eager for change. In a world hungry for productive innovation, our disciplined approach challenges, concepts, focuses ideas, and provides the know-how to turn fledgling businesses into strong, enduring organizations.
- Website
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https://venturelab.upenn.edu
External link for Venture Lab
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Startup, Wharton, and University of Pennsylvania
Locations
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Primary
115 S 40th St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, US
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2 Harrison St
6th Floor
San Francisco, California 94105, US
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No. 1 East Third Ring Middle Road
West Building, 16F
Beijing, Chaoyang District 100020, CN
Employees at Venture Lab
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Steve Adelman
CEO Advisor | Wharton SF Accelerator Director | Angel Investor | Global Startup Mentor
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Ethan Beard
Tech entrepreneur, operator, and leader. Builder of developer platforms. Deal maker. Investor. Passionate about contemporary art, education, SF…
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Sam Holliday
Co-founder & CEO at Oshi Health (life-changing digestive/GI care)
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Howard Kahn
I run a family investment office, KFP. We invest in Multifamily RE, Credit and Private Equity. Student of Value Investing, Health & Wellness…
Updates
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Calling all Penn alumni and student entrepreneurs in the Bay Area! The VIP-X Incubator is now accepting applications for our Fall 2024 cohort. This exclusive program, designed specifically for Penn alumni and student entrepreneurs, provides an unparalleled opportunity to accelerate your venture's growth. Lear more and Apply! https://whr.tn/3v1cWLl What is VIP-X? VIP-X is a premier incubator program offered by Venture Lab, focused on supporting early-stage ventures in the San Francisco Bay Area. Over four months, participants will receive intensive mentorship, access to valuable resources, and the chance to connect with a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs. Don't miss this opportunity to accelerate your startup's growth and achieve your entrepreneurial dreams. Apply now and be part of a program that has launched successful ventures like Bear Flag Robotics and Fluid Biotech.
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At the helm of Venture Lab, our beloved Lori Rosenkopf leverages her wealth of knowledge as the Simon and Midge Palley Professor, Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and her experience of creating new curriculum and academic experiences to help Venture Lab grow entrepreneurship at the University of Pennsylvania. We believe entrepreneurship can be a vehicle that tackles big and small challenges in the world. Today at The Wharton School’s Global Forum in São Paulo, Lori joined Florian Hagenbuch and Frederico Pena on stage to discuss Inspiring Entreprenuers and shared our vision with the world. Go Lori! #entrepreneurship #EntrePENNeurship #venture #venturelab #startup #education #knowledge #globalforum #wharton #penn #upenn
So thrilled to share the stage with Florian Hagenbuch and Frederico Pena today at The Wharton School Global Forum in Sao Paulo! Great stories of value creation and an audience eager to learn more at the "Inspiring Entrepreneurs" panel powered by Venture Lab. #WhartonForum
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Check out this article from Wharton Magazine that featured our entrepreneurship alumnus! https://lnkd.in/efb9-gxG "Imagine you’re a Wharton student with a brilliant idea for a new business that you’re sure will change the world. But perhaps you’re 18 years old, and no amount of potential funding or creative talent can compensate for your lack of experience. Or you’re an MBA with a brilliant idea but no background in launching a company. You don’t know where to go or whom to ask for hands-on help. So you show up at Venture Lab, the Wharton-led center that supports and educates bright-minded student entrepreneurs across Penn." "But that’s not where the Wharton entrepreneurial journey ends for some of the School’s most successful alumni. Through VIP’s Entrepreneur in Residence program, graduates return to campus and provide tailored guidance to students who, not very long ago, were just like them — wide-eyed, hungry for knowledge, and in need of mentors to help them realize their dreams." Justin Silver Shanel Fields Rui Jing J. #wharton #penn #startup #Entrepreneurship #venture The Wharton School
Venture Lab is a Wharton-led center that supports and educates entrepreneurs across Penn and has successfully allowed students to leave with a degree and as founders of a company. The Wharton Magazine features some of the graduates who have come back to campus to support students including, HCM alumnus, Shanel Fields, WG’19, founder and CEO of MD Ally | 911 Network Navigation, which enables dispatchers and first responders to connect non-emergency calls to social services and telehealth in real-time. https://lnkd.in/eCEQkfAp #wharton
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Congratulations Megan Burton We are happy to share that BrainFood has received over $30K in non-equity grants. Learn more about Megan's venture, BrainFood, at brainfoodmood.com
MBA/MA Candidate at The Wharton School & The Lauder Institute | Fulbright Scholar | Co-Founder @ brainfood (@brainfood_mood)
As my time at Wharton comes to a close, I feel a deep sense of gratitude for the Venture Lab at the The Wharton School of Pennsylvania. The support my co-founder, Juhi Gupta, and I received has been pivotal in the development of BrainFood, our innovative sparkling water designed to support brain health. I am proud to say that through my time at Wharton, BrainFood has received over $30K in non-equity grants, which could not have been possible without Venture Lab. Below is a snapshot of some key achievements via Venture Lab: 🌟 Accepted into Venture Initiation Program's VIPX & Awarded VIPX Grant: UPenn’s most competitive accelerator, which was a game-changer for us. 🌟 Granted all three Penn Wharton Innovation Fund (PWIF) awards: These grants helped provide the financial backbone for our development. 🌟 Accepted into the Food Innovation Cohort: allowed us to develop and refine BrainFood from scratch. It offered access to a professional kitchen for testing, invaluable mentorship, and additional funding for R&D. We’ve also made impressive strides in competitive platforms: 🏅 Semi-Finalist in UPenn’s Startup Challenge Pitch Competition 🏅 Semi-Finalist for the Draper Bridge Award We are incredibly thankful to everyone at Venture Lab and UPenn who believed in our vision and supported us every step of the way. I want to specifically call out a few names: - Lauren Hooks: one of the kindest, friendliest, most helpful persons I have met. I don’t think Penn could find a better Food lab manager. Thank you for not only going above and beyond in everything you do, but also for your friendship and making everyday in the lab enjoyable. - John Ondik and Julia Middleton: for their mentorship during and after VIPX. Your insights have been invaluable, and for your continued push to move forward and not get stuck in decision paralysis. - Jeffrey Babin: for every pushback, difficult question, and critical feedback. I can’t even begin to explain how instrumental this has been to our strategy and growth, and I am extremely appreciative. Additionally, for all your advice and tips throughout VIPC and VIPX. - Jill Anick (she/her): for all you do running PWIF (which is a lot) and for brightening up the room with your friendly smile & conversation. - Valentina Goutorova & Miesha Agrippa: for helping connect mentors and all the details that go into keeping the VIP programs & events running so smoothly. We are excited about the future of BrainFood, as we aim to be part of the solution to better brain and mental wellness, one sip at a time. See more of our journey or visit our website to join the waitlist if you want to be first to know when pre-orders launch! Please also feel free to reach out - we are always open to new connections, advice, and feedback. www.brainfoodmood.com Insta / tiktok : @brainfood_mood
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Want to propel Your EdTech Venture, network with fellow entrepreneurs, and gain valuable insights to navigate the dynamic ed-tech landscape? Our friends at Catalyst @ Penn GSE are hosting its Catalyst Summit on June 21 at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education! This in-person event is designed exclusively for entrepreneurs seeking to propel their businesses to new heights. In edtech’s dynamic market landscape, rooting your offering in research isn't just an option – it's a necessity. The event will be an immersive experience where you'll gain invaluable insights and actionable strategies to overcome critical challenges and drive sustainable growth in four areas—finance, product, market, and leadership—all with an eye on research-to-practice. Students may register with a discount code for a fully comped ticket (message Catalyst @ Penn GSE for details). Learn more at https://lnkd.in/er2sDSDT #edtechNetworking #CatalystSummit2024
Save your spot for the Catalyst Summit: Propel Your EdTech Venture on June 21. Gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to overcome challenges and drive sustainable growth. Register today: https://lnkd.in/e3VhAXvs #edtechGrowth #CatalystSummit A big thanks to our sponsors! EdSales Elevation Experience Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC (RCCB) Cognativ Inc Long Term Impact
Register for the Catalyst Summit on June 21 in Philadelphia
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Go Walnut Research!!
Walnut Research was recently awarded the AI for Business Award sponsored by AI at Wharton in the 2024 Venture Lab Startup Competition! Learn more about our experience below: https://lnkd.in/eqw7sd4n Jehseok Alex Kim Yeongheon Lee Bruce W. Lee
Walnut Research – 2024 AI for Business Award
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Did you miss out on seeing some of Penn's best and brightest entrepreneurial minds compete in one of Penn's largest Pitch Competitions? Relive the 2024 Startup Challenge presented by Venture Lab through our photos captured by James Graves jamesgravey.com! https://lnkd.in/eH_7JJcX #StartupChallenge #venture #studentventure #entrepreneurship #EntrePENNeurship #penn #universityofpennsylvania #upenn The Wharton School University of Pennsylvania Penn Engineering Nirby Jochi
Photos Recap: 2024 Startup Challenge presented by Venture Lab at The University of Pennsylvania
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Jochi founded by Yash Dhir, SEAS'24, and Rahul Nambiar, SEAS'24, has been making waves in the Penn startup scene, securing multiple awards and recognition, including Venture Lab's 2024 Startup Challenge's Launch Award, The AI at Wharton Award, and The Audience Choice Award has also taken home the prestigious Presidents Innovation Prize! This dynamic duo, comprising Dhir, a systems science and engineering major hailing from London, and Nambiar, an applied science in computer science major from Dubai, first met on Penn's campus as freshmen and quickly became close friends. The next year, they became roommates and set out to disrupt how traditional school models support students with diverse learning needs. With this recent backing, the duo will be graduating this spring and focus on scaling their platform's reach nationwide. Their platform, Jochi, is an integrated management platform that enhances academic support programming for K-12 schools. Jochi equips students with learning differences, such as ADHD, dyslexia, and executive functioning deficits, tools for effortless everyday management - think Asana but for students. For educators and learning specialists, the Jochi platform fosters greater efficiency and more effective support by automating a lot of tedious tasks that inhibit educators from maximizing time spent supporting learners. They are mentored by Amanda Antico, capstone director of the Education Entrepreneurship Program at the Graduate School of Education. While at Penn, Venture Lab was home to Jochi. The team completed our Venture Initiation Program's Accelerator (VIP-X) in 2022, were awardees of the 2023 Startup Challenge Summer Venture Award, 2024 Innovation Fund Implementation & Launch Awards, and one of our most popular startups among fellows in our Venture Initiation Program Practicum program. To learn more about how Jochi's platform supports learning support teams at K-12 schools, neurodiverse learners, and their families - please visit www.jochi.info Read the Penn Today article https://lnkd.in/eHHmcmSJ #StartupChallenge #venture #studentventure #entrepreneurship #EntrePENNeurship #penn #universityofpennsylvania #upenn Penn Engineering University of Pennsylvania
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Exciting news from the Venture Lab at the University of Pennsylvania! Nirby founded by Piotr Lazarek SEAS'25 W'25 has won the $50,000 Perlman Grand Prize in our annual Startup Challenge. Their innovative soil analytics tool is transforming agriculture, significantly reducing costs and increasing yields. Learn more about their groundbreaking technology and other award winners here: https://lnkd.in/eEhXFHnh - #VentureLab #Innovation #StartupChallenge #Entrepreneurship #EntrePENNeur #startup #venture #studentstartup University of Pennsylvania The Wharton School Penn Engineering Analytics at Wharton
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