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Thriving in the ‘Wharton Effect’
People

Thriving in the ‘Wharton Effect’

The power of Wharton. It gives graduates the ability to thrive in the spotlight. A place alumni tend to boldly seek out. How have you felt the Wharton Effect?

Wharton Leader Recounts: From ‘Barefoot to Billionaire’
News

Wharton Leader Recounts Steps From ‘Barefoot to Billionaire’

Jon M. Huntsman Sr.’s latest accomplishment is the publication of his autobiography. And like everything else in his life, the eminent businessman and philanthropist proceeded in a forthright way—and held no punches.

Catch the Tour
News

Catch the Tour

What do you associate Wharton with? Dean Geoffrey Garrett shared his answers during one of the more recent Global Conversations Tour stops.

From Silicon Valley VC to EduTech Entrepreneur
Blog Network

From Silicon Valley VC to EduTech Entrepreneur

As a tech veteran, this Wharton woman knows what’s important is how consumers use a technology. That’s why she sneaks education into children’s’ screen time.

Do Budsies Win With the Shark Tank Investors?
Blog Network

Do Budsies Win With the Shark Tank Investors?

Alex Furmansky will be featured on the entrepreneurs' reality TV show. Was the experience his toughest since launching his second startup Budsies?

Recapping the Idea Churn on the Wharton Campus
Blog Network

Recapping the Idea Churn on the Wharton Campus

Provocative ideas were flying like sparks in a fire at some recent on-campus sponsored by research centers and initiatives.

Betting on Herself With a Take on Bitcoin
Blog Network

Betting on Herself With a Take on Bitcoin

A young alumna takes a risk assessment of her life and chooses art over finance—yet her current exhibit is an innovative, irreverent blend of both worlds.

An Apt Apartment Finder for Movers and Shakers
Blog Network

An Apt Apartment Finder for Movers and Shakers

Where’s the best place for incoming Wharton MBA students to live come August? An online search tool launched by young alumni could provide the answer.

Shooting for His Next Viral Video
Blog Network

Shooting for His Next Viral Video

Kien Lam mixes a love of photography, a canny grasp of social media and an entrepreneurial nature to fuel his passion for travel and storytelling.

Merging Fantasy Sports With the Stock Market
Blog Network

Merging Fantasy Sports With the Stock Market

Two childhood friends follow their dreams to launch a startup together—while fulfilling the fantasies of thousands of people to become Wall Street magnates.

Using Narrative to Get Beyond Big Data Uber-Hype
Blog Network

Using Narrative to Get Beyond Big Data Uber-Hype

A Wharton-fueled San Francisco company is using big data to tell your story (and a terrorist’s story) to the government and for-profit and nonprofit organizations.

Listening in on the Wharton Global Conversations Tour
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Listening in on the Wharton Global Conversations Tour

With what do you associate Wharton? Dean Geoffrey Garrett shared his answers during a recent Global Conversations Tour stop.

Hungry for a Sweeter Workplace?
People

Hungry for a Sweeter Workplace?

This Wharton alumna has ensured her family business remains one of the most principled organizations on the planet.

Wharton Leader Recounts: From ‘Barefoot to Billionaire’
School News

Wharton Leader Recounts: From ‘Barefoot to Billionaire’

Like everything else in his life, Jon M. Huntsman Sr. proceeded in a forthright way with his recently published autobiography—and held no punches.

Tips for Kinder, Gentler Business Leadership
Blog Network

Tips for Kinder, Gentler Business Leadership

It's not too late for a New Year’s resolution to reform your hard-driving business ways. Follow the path of reformed CEO and corporate warrior Jason Garner.

Agassi-Like Ways of Impact Investing
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Agassi-Like Ways of Impact Investing

Social impact, not unlike climate change, is becoming a “risk management filter” for nearly everything every company does.

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Thriving in the ‘Wharton Effect’
People
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Careers
Spring 2015

Thriving in the ‘Wharton Effect’

The power of Wharton. It gives graduates the ability to thrive in the spotlight. A place alumni tend to boldly seek out. How have you felt the Wharton Effect?

Wharton Leader Recounts: From ‘Barefoot to Billionaire’
News
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Leadership
Spring 2015

Wharton Leader Recounts Steps From ‘Barefoot to Billionaire’

Jon M. Huntsman Sr.’s latest accomplishment is the publication of his autobiography. And like everything else in his life, the eminent businessman and philanthropist proceeded in a forthright way—and held no punches.

Catch the Tour
News
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School News
Spring 2015

Catch the Tour

What do you associate Wharton with? Dean Geoffrey Garrett shared his answers during one of the more recent Global Conversations Tour stops.

From Silicon Valley VC to EduTech Entrepreneur
Blog Network
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Innovation/Tech
April 17, 2015

From Silicon Valley VC to EduTech Entrepreneur

As a tech veteran, this Wharton woman knows what’s important is how consumers use a technology. That’s why she sneaks education into children’s’ screen time.

Do Budsies Win With the Shark Tank Investors?
Blog Network
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Entrepreneurship
April 09, 2015

Do Budsies Win With the Shark Tank Investors?

Alex Furmansky will be featured on the entrepreneurs' reality TV show. Was the experience his toughest since launching his second startup Budsies?

Recapping the Idea Churn on the Wharton Campus
Blog Network
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School News
April 08, 2015

Recapping the Idea Churn on the Wharton Campus

Provocative ideas were flying like sparks in a fire at some recent on-campus sponsored by research centers and initiatives.

Betting on Herself With a Take on Bitcoin
Blog Network
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Careers
March 19, 2015

Betting on Herself With a Take on Bitcoin

A young alumna takes a risk assessment of her life and chooses art over finance—yet her current exhibit is an innovative, irreverent blend of both worlds.

An Apt Apartment Finder for Movers and Shakers
Blog Network
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Alumni News
March 16, 2015

An Apt Apartment Finder for Movers and Shakers

Where’s the best place for incoming Wharton MBA students to live come August? An online search tool launched by young alumni could provide the answer.

Shooting for His Next Viral Video
Blog Network
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Entrepreneurship
March 13, 2015

Shooting for His Next Viral Video

Kien Lam mixes a love of photography, a canny grasp of social media and an entrepreneurial nature to fuel his passion for travel and storytelling.

Merging Fantasy Sports With the Stock Market
Blog Network
/
Finance
March 09, 2015

Merging Fantasy Sports With the Stock Market

Two childhood friends follow their dreams to launch a startup together—while fulfilling the fantasies of thousands of people to become Wall Street magnates.

Using Narrative to Get Beyond Big Data Uber-Hype
Blog Network
/
Innovation/Tech
February 28, 2015

Using Narrative to Get Beyond Big Data Uber-Hype

A Wharton-fueled San Francisco company is using big data to tell your story (and a terrorist’s story) to the government and for-profit and nonprofit organizations.

Listening in on the Wharton Global Conversations Tour
Blog Network
/
Leadership
February 09, 2015

Listening in on the Wharton Global Conversations Tour

With what do you associate Wharton? Dean Geoffrey Garrett shared his answers during a recent Global Conversations Tour stop.

Hungry for a Sweeter Workplace?
People
/
Leadership
Winter 2015

Hungry for a Sweeter Workplace?

This Wharton alumna has ensured her family business remains one of the most principled organizations on the planet.

Wharton Leader Recounts: From ‘Barefoot to Billionaire’
School News
/
Careers
January 24, 2015

Wharton Leader Recounts: From ‘Barefoot to Billionaire’

Like everything else in his life, Jon M. Huntsman Sr. proceeded in a forthright way with his recently published autobiography—and held no punches.

Tips for Kinder, Gentler Business Leadership
Blog Network
/
Careers
January 17, 2015

Tips for Kinder, Gentler Business Leadership

It's not too late for a New Year’s resolution to reform your hard-driving business ways. Follow the path of reformed CEO and corporate warrior Jason Garner.

Agassi-Like Ways of Impact Investing
Blog Network
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ESG
December 23, 2014

Agassi-Like Ways of Impact Investing

Social impact, not unlike climate change, is becoming a “risk management filter” for nearly everything every company does.

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