Tangen Hall brings together aspiring #entrePENNeurs from across the University
At seven stories and 68,000 square feet, the Wharton-led Tangen is the largest student entrepreneurship hub in the world. “The ‘start here’ approach is echoed in our mission of democratizing entrepreneurship for all students at Penn,” says Lori Rosenkopf, vice dean of entrepreneurship and Simon and Midge Palley Professor of Management at the Wharton School.
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Featured Opportunity
Founders often want to create ventures that generate meaningful impact and outsized financial returns. So how do you do it?
Join us for a fireside chat followed by a networking session featuring Irene Liu (WG21), founder of Chiyo, a company focused on improving women’s health through nutrition, Mira Kaufman of Ingeborg Investors, an investment firm focused on women-led, early-stage startups and one of Chiyo’s early investors, and moderated by Professor Tyler Wry, faculty advisor for Social Entrepreneurship on what it takes to center social impact within a healthy business model.
Join us for a fireside chat followed by a networking session featuring Irene Liu (WG21), founder of Chiyo, a company focused on improving women’s health through nutrition, Mira Kaufman of Ingeborg Investors, an investment firm focused on women-led, early-stage startups and one of Chiyo’s early investors, and moderated by Professor Tyler Wry, faculty advisor for Social Entrepreneurship on what it takes to center social impact within a healthy business model.
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
March 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Tangen Hall
Whether you're navigating cofounder dynamics, structuring equity, or creating a culture of trust, this in-person workshop is for Penn students and their team members in the VIP Incubator. You’ll learn how to recruit top talent, align your team with your mission, and lead with confidence.
March 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join Venture Lab for a special virtual 1:1 session with Chris and Natasha Ashton, co-founders of Fetch Pet Insurance (formerly Petplan), one of North America’s leading pet health insurance providers.
April 02, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tangen Hall 342
Chris is a Partner and leads the Portfolio Development function at Dell Technologies Capital (DTC), the venture capital arm of Dell.
Venture Lab was built to encourage interdisciplinary, integrated, and inclusive entrepreneurship. It’s a beacon that showcases the wide variety of opportunities across the University. Come grow with us!
Lori Rosenkopf, Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship at The Wharton School
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Find out what's happening across the #entrePENNeur community! Want to tell your story? Contact us at venturelab@upenn.edu.
