Wharton Tech Club

Join us for this episode with Shawn Xu, a partner at Lowercarbon Capital which is a leading venture fund investing in #ClimateTech. In this episode, Julien Guiot and Shawn dive into the differences between investing in both hardware and software startups, what the capital stack for more capital intensive startups should be, and how Shawn broke into the VC industry. Being on the founding team of a #YC startup and a #Wharton graduate, Shawn’s insight into the Climate Tech world is incredibly insightful. Tune in below - Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e7iiVzA4 Apple: https://lnkd.in/e9KHqu_Y

Join us for this episode with Andrea Hippeau, a partner at Lerer Hippeau to hear about her story as a generalist investor at a leading early stage fund. In this episode we speak about why it is advantageous to be a generalist investor vs a specialist investor, sectors that she has recently been excited about, lessons from her board experience, and advice on finding good founders. Let us know what you think of the show in the comments! Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dp-6GrQg Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dpM9eZVw

Wharton Tech Conference 2024 Highlights: "Investing in Innovation: The Future of Tech VC". It was great welcoming Brannon Jones, Investor at AlleyCorp to campus for a discussion on the dynamic landscape of tech investments. Thank you, Brannon, for your insights into emerging trends and the key factors that lead to VC funding decisions!

Please join us for this episode where we speak with Victoria Beasley, a partner at Gigascale Capital, a leading climate tech venture fund. In this episode we dive into the differences between investing in hardware and software startups, how to identify good climate tech founders, and what qualifies as a climate tech investment. This is a fascinating episode with a great investor - give it a listen! Listen on: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gk7DWCUs Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gR4wKkx9

Wharton Tech Conference 2024 Highlights: "Careers in Tech: Corporate Development and M&A" We were honored to host Praveen Chunduru, CFA (WG’17), Principal at IBM Corporate Development, at the Tech Conference on November 8th. Praveen shared valuable insights into the world of corporate development and M&A strategy, exploring why companies pursue acquisitions, common pitfalls, strategies for success, as well as practical recruiting tips for students breaking into the field. Thank you, Praveen, for an inspiring session that shed light on the dynamic opportunities in this space!

On Friday, November 8th, Wharton Tech Club welcomed over 200 students, investors, and leaders to Philadelphia for the annual tech conference. With 14 sessions across business areas, NEXUS: Of Visions and Visionaries featured guests from Google, Spotify, Amazon, Deloitte, Meta, Microsoft, Airbnb, IBM and more! Highlights from the event include: 🎙️ Wharton Tech Tok's first live show, in collaboration with South Asian Trailblazers 💡 Guest appearances from Wharton Professors J. Daniel Kim and Peter Fader 🎓 8 student moderators from Wharton Classes of 2025 and 2026 NEXUS is just one example of Wharton Tech Club bringing together likeminded technologists for learning, networking, and thought leadership. We hope to see you at Wharton Tech Conference 2025!

New Episode: Wharton Tech Toks 🎙️ Join us for an engaging conversation with Tanika Mehra and Jacqueline Cheong, Co-Founder & CEO of Artie (YC S23) 🚀. Jacqueline shares her inspiring journey from #finance to #entrepreneurship and how Artie is revolutionizing data streaming and replication in the tech world. Key Takeaways: ✨ Transitioning from finance to tech: lessons learned ✨ Tackling challenges as a first-time founder ✨ Building a culture of #innovation and excellence ✨ Insights on scaling a #B2B startup and leveraging Y Combinator 🎧 Listen now on: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e-PjKgxZ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eC3e_M85 #WhartonTechToks #TechInnovation #StartupJourney

Join us for this episode with Tobias Citron, a principal at Primary Venture Partners focused on data / developer tools, AI, and cybersecurity. In this episode we discuss where Tobias thinks value will accrue in the AI space, how AI impacts cybersecurity and how he broke into the VC space. This is an amazing episode if you are interested in deep tech and investing so be sure to give it a listen. Listen on Spotify - https://lnkd.in/ghwst4Wn  Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/gi-54Tq5

Wharton Tech Club is excited to present Conference 2024 - NEXUS: Of Visions and Visionaries. Join us this Friday, November 8th for a celebration of technical vision and the innovative minds behind change. With 14 sessions featuring Google, Meta, Amazon, Airbnb, Spotify, Microsoft and more, NEXUS brings together industry leaders to explore the latest trends and advancements in technology. We are excited to welcome Neha Parikh, former CEO of Waze and current Board Member at Carvana, for a live recording of South Asian Trailblazers hosted by Simi Shah WG25 as our opening keynote. This premier event will close with a Fireside Chat with Dale Allsopp, Director of Ads Responsibility at Google. We hope to see you there! Tickets can be purchased at: https://lnkd.in/gaeztv-S

Join us for this episode with Ben Veres, CEO and Co-Founder of Kateri Carbon to understand how Kateri is turning ranchland into a carbon sink. Leveraging smart fencing and carbon measuring tools, Kateri is able to help farmers move their livestock around ranchland to avoid killing grass and turn the ranchland into a carbon sink. In return, Kateri is able to help generate carbon credits generating extra revenue for farmers. This is an exciting episode about how well-developed technologies can create significant impacts on positive climate outcomes. Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gP-xg34S Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gemir23W