EMBA Stories: Entrepreneurship The second year of the Penn Wharton Entrepreneurship Startup Challenge, a 2.0 version of the Wharton Business Plan Competition, brings together Penn entrepreneurs and alumni investors to help student startups break through. What You Can Expect at the Penn Wharton Startup Showcase“It’s not easy for a lot of entrepreneurs to step away from their business for school, but this program is worth it because it’s a great way to learn about new opportunities and become a better leader for your existing companies.”How This Family-Owned Business Operator Is Discovering New Opportunities in Wharton’s EMBA ProgramSerial entrepreneur A.J. Steigman, WG’18, who came to Wharton to launch his next venture, Steignet, counts down the top 10 resources Wharton and Penn offer to entrepreneurs. Top 10 Ways Wharton Can Help You Launch Your StartupUsing analytics, Jerry Huang, WG’18, can increase access to fresh produce in his 99 Cents Only stores and reduce waste at the same time. How This EMBA Student Is Using Data Analytics to Increase Access to Affordable Fruits and VegetablesEMBA alum Gleb Chuvpilo, WG’17, talks about three things that make entrepreneurship in Israel unique and what he took away from a deep dive into this high-tech entrepreneurial ecosystem.Global Modular Course Immerses Wharton EMBA Students in the ‘Startup Nation’ of IsraelAs the Chinese New Year approaches, we take a look back at highlights from some of the most memorable events and lectures that left an impact on the Penn Wharton China community in 2017.2017: The Penn Wharton China Center Year in ReviewDuring his “walk-and-talk” office hours, Prof. Kartik Hosanagar connects with students outside the classroom in a unique way. The influential researcher and entrepreneur trades insights and conversations with students on his daily walking commute.How This Professor Goes the Extra Mile to Build Connections Inside and Outside the ClassroomAfter researching MBA programs with a healthcare focus, Dr. Brian Torcato WG’13 came to Wharton to get the business skills needed to start a company. To Improve Outcomes for Children with Autism this Doctor Pivoted to a Business SolutionJonathan Macias has found that Wharton’s EMBA program has already helped boost his LA-based real estate company. 5 Reasons Why This Successful Real Estate Entrepreneur Went Back to SchoolIn this Wharton Scale School workshop, our expert panel offers recommendations on how companies can address the challenges of multiple products and product managers.Beyond the Core: How to Become a Multi-Product CompanyLoad More Stories
