EMBA Stories: Entrepreneurship Joe Magliarditi, WG’19, and Brian Nudd, WG’19, credit Wharton’s EMBA program for their ability to start a successful business during the current economic environment. How Wharton Brought These Entrepreneurs Together to Launch a Hotel BusinessFrom donations to delivery services for at-risk populations, the Wharton community is joining in the fight against the pandemic.How Wharton Students Are Supporting COVID-19 Relief EffortsYupeng Liu, WG’20, is using classroom learning, faculty expertise, and Wharton’s network to grow his business in North America and China – and he’s encouraging more applicants in Toronto at Information Receptions.Why this Canadian Entrepreneur Says Wharton is Worth the CommuteSwati Chopra, WG’19, who received a scholarship from FWSF, says mentorship is “critical” to encouraging more women to unlock their potential with an MBA.Wharton and Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) Team Up to Celebrate International Women’s DayYan Wu, WG’14, says that Wharton’s classes, network, and innovative ecosystem helped him transition from Wall Street to cofounder.How Wharton Helped this Alumnus Pivot from Financial Services to EntrepreneurshipCofounders Lindsay Stewart, WG’14, and Brian McNeill, WG’14, say that classes, classmates, faculty, and the Wharton network created an “incubator” in which they developed their video-platform company.How Wharton’s EMBA Program Helped These Classmates Launch StringrJoan 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 CEOJerad 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 CareerJason 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 BalanceLoad More Stories
