Join us at Huntsman Hall
Join us throughout the week for intimate fireside chats and focused panel discussions with industry leaders.
Monday focuses on legal aspects and climate tech innovation.
Tuesday explores the journey from seed to Series A funding.
Wednesday focuses on startup careers and AI innovation.
Thursday highlights women in VC and AI innovation.
- Lunch Event
Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship - Fireside Chat
-ESTIn Person
Robert Borghese
Professor
- After Class
Climate Tech Panel
-ESTVirtual
Monday focuses on legal aspects and climate tech innovation.
- Lunch Event
Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship - Fireside Chat
-ESTIn PersonRobert Borghese
Professor
- After Class
Climate Tech Panel
-ESTVirtual
Tuesday explores the journey from seed to Series A funding.
- Lunch Event
Navigating Early Days Building a Startup
-ESTVirtual - After Class
Inside the Deal: Fireside Chat & Early-Stage Masterclass with Contrary
-ESTIn Person
Jason Chen
Partner
5:00PM - 5:45PMFireside Chat: Inside the Deal
Deep dive into a recent Contrary investment - from first meeting to partnership.
5:45PM - 6:00PMReception
Reception for all attendees.
6:00PM - 6:45PMEarly-Stage Masterclass
Exclusive session for 5 pre-selected teams to pitch and receive feedback.
Application Details
- Slots Available:5 teams
- Application Deadline:March 15 (Saturday)
- Notification Date:March 17 (Monday)
Wednesday focuses on startup careers and AI innovation.
- Lunch Event
Getting a job at a startup: Wharton Students Panel
-ESTIn Person
Hannah Frankl
Wharton Student
Allie DiPietro
Wharton Student
Jacqueline Keene
Wharton Student
Filippos Letsas
Wharton Student
- After Class
How AI is Making the World Flat
-ESTVirtual
Nicole Sahin
Thursday highlights women in VC and AI innovation.
- Lunch Event
Women in VC Panel
-ESTVirtual
Jenna Bryant
Founder, GP
Urvashi Barooah
Partner
Sue Xu
GP
- After Class
Fireside Chat with Moonhub AI
-ESTVirtual
Nancy Xu
Founder, CEO
Startup Summit at Fitler Club
Our flagship event featuring keynotes, panels, and extensive networking opportunities with industry leaders.
Startup Summit at Fitler Club
Our flagship event at Fitler Club featuring industry leaders, keynotes, and extensive networking.
- Registration & Breakfast
Check in and enjoy breakfast before the summit begins
-EST - Intro to Summit-EST
- Deep Tech Panel
Innovations in Deep Tech
-EST
Jordan Noone
Co-Founder @ Zoo and Relativity SpaceZoo
Dan Roelker
Co-FounderObservable Space
Philip Johnston
FounderStarcloud - Enterprise AI Panel
The Future of Enterprise AI
-EST
Shreya Rajpal
Co-Founder and CEOGuardrails AI
Josh Lillie
Director of StartupsDatabricks
Gabe Stengel
FounderRogo
Haroon Choudery
FounderAutoblocks AI - Wharton Healthcare Founders Panel
Innovation in Healthcare
-EST
Eric Kinariwala
Founder and CEOCapsule
Cavan Klinsky
FounderHealthie
Justin Silver
FounderSymptoguard & Aavrani - Keynote Speaker
Healthcare Innovation & Leadership
-EST
Sandeep Acharya
Founder & CEOOctave - Lunch Break-EST
- Keynote Speaker
The Future of Enterprise Software & Venture Capital
-EST
Gordon Ritter
Founder & General PartnerEmergence Capital - State of Crypto Panel Discussion
The Future of Crypto and Web3
-EST
Nassim Eddequiouaq
Founder, CEOBastion, a16z crypto CTO
Nick Krakoff
Crypto Products & BusinessStripe
Rami Shahatit
Co-FounderPortal
Ejaaz Ahamadeen
Cohost and FounderFounder / CIO @26CC, Co-host Bankless, Core contributor @aiccelerateDAO
Andrew Flockhart
Director of Engineering For BaseCoinbase - Startup Networking Fair & Happy Hour
Connect with founders, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs. Open bar until 5:00PM.
-EST