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Fall/Winter 2021

20 Years of Wharton San Francisco

Since welcoming its inaugural class of Executive MBAs in 2001, Wharton’s San Francisco campus has expanded dramatically. Now celebrating two decades in operation, the campus — located today in the city’s Hills Plaza — has become a hub of academic and entrepreneurial activity for students, alumni, and other professionals in the region.

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Spring/Summer 2021

A Seat at the Table

An initiative led by Ahmad Thomas WG18 to boost diversity within Silicon Valley is another step in a journey that began with his father nearly 65 years ago.

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Leadership
Spring/Summer 2021

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.

Alumni Book Roundup: Fall 2020 6
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Alumni Authors
November 02, 2020

Alumni Book Roundup: Fall 2020

Wharton graduates share stories of hardship and success, tips for financial freedom, big ideas on education reform, and more.

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PE/VC
Spring/Summer 2020

Betting on Business Abroad

How immigrant entrepreneurs pave the way for foreign venture capital investments

Lessons in Success and Leadership From Silicon Valley
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Innovation/Tech
Spring/Summer 2018

Lessons in Success and Leadership From Silicon Valley

The opportunity to explore the tech capital of the world was the draw, but insights from Wharton alumni made the Wharton Industry Exploration Program trip to San Francisco unforgettable.

Scale Matters: How to Make Startups Sustainable 2
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Entrepreneurship
April 08, 2016

Scale Matters: How to Make Startups Sustainable

Dean Geoffrey Garrett discusses innovation in Silicon Valley and the business skills necessary to create a sustainable business, whether it's a startup or established firm.

Key Difference of Silicon Valley Vs. Alley: Big Thoughts
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Entrepreneurship
February 01, 2016

Key Difference of Silicon Valley Vs. Alley: Big Thoughts

The Silicon Alley tech startup world needs to start thinking bigger, like they do in Silicon Valley, and stop worrying about failing like Icarus.

Next Career Move: From Wharton to Silicon Valley?
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December 23, 2015

Next Career Move: From Wharton to Silicon Valley?

A Wharton undergraduate participates in a tech-focused course, benefiting from inside career information from alumni and an upcoming trip to Silicon Valley.

On Wharton Alumni Leading Google’s New Strategy
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From the Dean
Fall 2015

On Wharton Alumni Leading Google’s New Strategy

Scaling businesses is what Wharton expertise does best. No wonder Wharton alumni have been called on to lead it at Google.

Seven Vital Pieces of Advice From Startup Mentors
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Entrepreneurship
February 25, 2013

Seven Vital Pieces of Advice From Startup Mentors

Mentors for entrepreneurs are harder to find than ever. But here are keys lessons that make their guidance crucial for startup CEOs.

A Pioneer’s Tale
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February 13, 2013

A Pioneer’s Tale

To be wildly successful, you need to be right about something that no one else knows about, and other lessons from a king of venture capital, Fred Wilson, WG'87.

The Semester of the Entrepreneur
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October 24, 2012

The Semester of the Entrepreneur

How the Semester in San Francisco is shaping entrepreneurial ventures for Wharton MBA students.

From the Quad: So Much to Learn in SoMa
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Fall 2012

From the Quad: So Much to Learn in SoMa

An undergrad experienced paradise this summer in the San Francisco startup scene.

Filming Venture Capital History
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Entrepreneurship
September 06, 2012

Filming Venture Capital History

Wharton | San Francisco was treated to a special screening of Something Ventured, the documentary about the creation of venture capitalism.

First-rate Insights From StartupOnomics 2.0
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Entrepreneurship
September 05, 2012

First-rate Insights From StartupOnomics 2.0

What do you get when you mix brilliant behavioral economics with Silicon Valley startup culture?

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