EMBA Stories: Entrepreneurship Yupeng 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 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 BusinessBen 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 MBALoad More Stories
