EMBA Stories: Entrepreneurship “The growth, the knowledge, the people — it’s all worth it. Not just for me, but for my family and what we’re building together,” says Kenny Sandhu, WG’26.Why This EMBA Dad Says the Wharton Journey Is Worth It“I know I’m the right person to lead this mission, but I didn’t want to be the reason it falls short because I lacked business knowledge,” says Utkars Jain, WG’27. Building the Skills to Scale: A CEO’s Journey at Wharton“I’m leaving Wharton a stronger operator, leader, and decision maker thanks to what I learned here,” says Kristen Denzer, WG’26.How Wharton Is Helping This Founder Scale and Lead a Childcare Brand“Venture Lab has been the cornerstone of my entrepreneurial evolution. It’s where ideas get pressure-tested and pushed to a higher level,” says Madison Li, WG’26.Entrepreneurship at Every Stage: How EMBA Students Engage With Venture Lab“If I hadn’t gone to Wharton, I’d still be on the corporate climb and wouldn’t have discovered this knowledge, passion and confidence for entrepreneurship,” says Caroline Chapdelain, WG’22. How these EMBA Students Became Entrepreneurs Through Business Acquisition“Wharton doesn’t just provide you with knowledge for two years—it gives you a lifetime of resources and connections that continue to support you long after graduation,” says Bo Zhao, WG’18. Wharton MBA Exec Mom is Revolutionizing the Baby Gear Industry“Wharton has broadened my perspective, strengthened my knowledge, and challenged me to think differently,” says Sarela Herrada, WG’25.Balancing Entrepreneurship, School, and Parenthood While Scaling a Global Business“Somehow, over the generations, everyone has young kids, and somehow, everybody comes out just fine.” – Clement Pappas, WG’09A Brand Built by Fathers and Sons“Most people on the venture had never been onboard a tall ship, much less navigated one. I wanted to challenge myself to work with a new group of people under conditions I have never encountered before.” – Claudia Olsson, WG’24Navigating Tall Ships, Entrepreneurship in Wharton’s EMBA Program“My advice for prospective EMBA students is to focus on relationship-building as opposed to grades. When you go to your ten-year Wharton reunion, people remember the time you spent together and what you gave back to your network.” – Anand Raghavan, WG’13From Engineer to Entrepreneur: Wharton’s Powerful Career Impact Load More Stories
