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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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
February 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tangen Hall 342
Brian co-founded some of the most iconic consumer internet companies including LegalZoom. He invests in consumer product industries.
February 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Tangen Hall 708
This is a great workshop that will cover the fundamentals of impact evaluation, with an emphasis on their use in social enterprises.
March 04, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tangen Hall 2nd Floor Colloquium
Breaking the Bias features an insightful panel and live pitch competition that explores how founders and investors evaluate and pitch gender-focused products and services. This event brings together founders, investors, and students to learn practical strategies for assessing FemTech, retail, and other gender-focused innovations.
Startup Challenge
Launch Your idea at Penn and turn ambition into real-world impact!
The Startup Challenge is Venture Lab’s flagship event, bringing together successful entrepreneurial alumni and Penn student entrepreneurs to showcase the best student-founded ventures across Penn’s campus. Teams have the opportunity to win awards from more than $200,000 in cash prizes, in-kind support, and additional resources.
The Startup Challenge is Venture Lab’s flagship event, bringing together successful entrepreneurial alumni and Penn student entrepreneurs to showcase the best student-founded ventures across Penn’s campus. Teams have the opportunity to win awards from more than $200,000 in cash prizes, in-kind support, and additional resources.
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.
