A Culinary Calling

Five Wharton restaurateurs from Philadelphia to Paris share their unique stories — of dishes inspired by family recipes, sprawling national franchises, and award-winning cuisine that leaves foodies hungry for more.

The Evolution of Private Equity

A new paper argues that PE firms have grown into responsible investors, becoming more relevant in global M&A than ever.

Teaching Finance, Transforming Lives

A new Wharton program sends MBAs to visit a state prison, where they share skills for professional success with incarcerated individuals. The result is an experience with profound impact, not only on the students behind bars, but also on the student mentors.

Must-Read Wharton Authors

Insights from Wharton professors on immigration, parenthood, geopolitical risk, and artificial intelligence

Mobile Money: A Tool for Financial Inclusion

How digital currency can be a game changer for emerging economies around the world

Odyssey Notebooks

Laan “Rainbow” Yeung WG24 is the founder of Odyssey Notebooks, which produces hand-crafted journals. They’re made with Japanese-sourced proprietary paper that can withstand watercolor and ink and is thick enough for back-and-front writing — ideal for artists and journalers alike. Designs such as marine mosaics and Greek gods are meant to spark inspiration upon opening. Yeung participated in the annual Venture Lab Startup Challenge in 2024, and Odyssey Notebooks was named a finalist.

MTV to Maternal Health

How former TV producer Dara Cook W95 found the confidence — and funding — to pursue her entrepreneurial dream.

Life Lessons: Shattering Ceilings and Living Fearlessly

Myrna De Jesus WG70, the first woman president of the Wharton Club of New York, on following passions, trying new things, and her most difficult decision

How to Resolve Conflict in Business

Five Wharton faculty share insights about conflict in its many forms and how to navigate it, resolve it, reframe it, or even avoid it entirely, for better results.

Meeting Customers Where They Are

People want to be recognized and respected by the businesses they interact with. Professor Cait Lamberton explains how organizations can get it right.

Data: Learning Leadership, EV Loans, Four-Day Workweeks, and More

Gold Standard Bearers

The Deans’ MBA Advisory Council ensures that the student experience remains second to none.

PartnerOptimizer

Tech companies invest a lot of time and money in finding viable B2B channel partners. When only 20 percent of the partnerships produce 80 percent of the revenue, frustration among leadership mounts. PartnerOptimizer, founded by Dina Moskowitz W88, has developed an AI-powered tool to help companies discover and recruit teams up to 20 times faster than traditional methods. The company’s “Partner Ecosystem Intelligence Platform” offers users a way to better engage within their ecosystem or to recruit anew. Think of it as a supercharged dating site for companies looking to build better business relationships.

Paines Hollow Kitchen

One of the ways to honor family heritage is through food. Founder Cindy Shaw WEV12 of Paines Hollow Kitchen dedicates herself to celebrating the culinary creations of her grandmother, an immigrant from Czechoslovakia who settled in Central New York State and supported her family through quality ingredients from her farm. Today, Shaw draws upon the made-from-scratch cooking traditions instilled by her grandmother when creating her baking kits. With pre-measured ingredients, essential baking tools, and complementary local products, these curated packages inspire others to “stir up some joy” with loved ones. Paines Hollow Kitchen also partners with local shops in the Philadelphia area that provide baked goods at neighborhood events.

Chapter

Like many government programs, Medicare often leaves consumers confused, as Chapter CEO Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz C12 W12 learned firsthand. “After spending weeks on research, my parents still nearly missed deadlines and enrolled in sub-optimal plans,” he says. Alongside co-founder Corey Metzman C12 W12, Blumenfeld-Gantz started Chapter to provide Medicare advice to older Americans in their search for the best value. The Medicare advisory firm scours options to suggest plans, advise on when to enroll, and more. As the company grows, it’s investing in an app to provide additional support and services to retirees.

Recuperet Health

The idea for Recuperet Health stemmed from an encounter Sanjeev Suratwala WG22 had with a patient who was experiencing post-operative bleeding after spinal surgery. The case, which required immediate medical attention, led Suratwala and co-founder Gary Arora WG22 to identify several gaps in the post-surgical recovery journey for patients, families, and clinical providers. Together, they launched Recuperet Health as a technology-based approach to monitor patient progress and improve both clinical workflows and at-home experiences. Recently part of Venture Lab’s VIP-X program, the firm connects patients and health-care providers through a platform that leverages wearables, AI algorithms, and other technology to collect detailed information about the recovery process and avoid negative post-op outcomes.