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Spring/Summer 2021

Where Ideas Come to Life

With a new name and a new home, Venture Lab — formerly known as Penn Wharton Entrepreneurship — is the culmination of a nearly 50-year journey to help aspiring founders at Wharton and across the university realize their visions.

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Social Impact

A Decade of Doing Good

The Lipman Family Prize rewards both nonprofits and Wharton students committed to making the world a better place.

Emily Zhen, Charles Zhang, and Becca Bean

Social Impact

Celebrating 10 Years of Wharton Social Impact

Now in its 10th academic year, Wharton Social Impact Initiative has worked to create a more equitable and sustainable global economy.

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International

Wharton's Global Impact: From Berlin to Panama City

Alumni take advantage of virtual opportunities to discuss artificial intelligence, learn about women in leadership positions, collaborate across regions, and more.

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Watchlist

New and notable ventures from Wharton alumni

SoLa Impact

Social impact funds focused on affordable housing in low-income communities

BigSpring

A novel way to teach workers new skills

SPRK

Using artificial intelligence to fight food waste

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Finance

Is There Social Good in Green Investing?

Research by associate finance professor Luke Taylor examines the impact of ESG stocks on society and investor portfolios.

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Katy Milkman on the Science of Change

The Wharton professor and co-director of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative discusses her new book aimed at helping individuals and managers inspire meaningful, lasting shifts in behavior.

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Leadership

Anatomy of a Wharton Course

Which subjects really resonate with today’s students? Professors provide a behind-the-scenes look at eight impactful classes that help to define the modern Wharton experience.

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Media/Entertainment

This Streaming Life

Advancements in technology plus a captive audience (thanks, COVID) have led to an explosion in streaming video services that could forever change the way we consume entertainment. Wharton faculty and alumni in the $50 billion global industry weigh in on this time of remarkable growth, what’s at stake in the “streaming wars,” and a future filled with great promise and uncertainty.