Tangen Hall brings together aspiring #entrePENNeurs from across the University
At seven stories and 68,000 square feet, the Wharton-led Tangen is the largest student entrepreneurship hub in the world. “The ‘start here’ approach is echoed in our mission of democratizing entrepreneurship for all students at Penn,” says Lori Rosenkopf, vice dean of entrepreneurship and Simon and Midge Palley Professor of Management at the Wharton School.
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
November 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tangen Hall (In-Person)
Josh Slavitt, a Founding Partner at Slavitt IP Law, LLC a and a registered patent attorney for almost 20 years is available for 1:1 sessions on Intellectual Property (IP) Questions
November 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tangen Hall 342
Seth Berkowitz founded Insomnia Cookies in 2003 while at Penn, turning a late-night craving into a nationally recognized brand. What started as baking and delivering cookies to classmates quickly became a cult-favorite business, now with hundreds of locations and late-night delivery. Over 20 years, Seth has scaled Insomnia into an industry leader, redefining convenience and customer engagement in food service.
January 11, 2026 at 11:59pm - 11:59pm
The Startup Challenge is Venture Lab’s flagship event, bringing together successful entrepreneurial alumni and Penn student entrepreneurs to showcase the best student-founded ventures across Penn’s campus. Teams have the opportunity to win awards from more than $200,000 in cash prizes, in-kind support, and additional resources.
Startup Challenge
Launch Your idea at Penn and turn ambition into real-world impact!
The Startup Challenge is Venture Lab’s flagship event, bringing together successful entrepreneurial alumni and Penn student entrepreneurs to showcase the best student-founded ventures across Penn’s campus. Teams have the opportunity to win awards from more than $200,000 in cash prizes, in-kind support, and additional resources.
Deadline Sunday, January 11, 2026
The Startup Challenge is Venture Lab’s flagship event, bringing together successful entrepreneurial alumni and Penn student entrepreneurs to showcase the best student-founded ventures across Penn’s campus. Teams have the opportunity to win awards from more than $200,000 in cash prizes, in-kind support, and additional resources.
Deadline Sunday, January 11, 2026
Venture Lab was built to encourage interdisciplinary, integrated, and inclusive entrepreneurship. It’s a beacon that showcases the wide variety of opportunities across the University. Come grow with us!
Lori Rosenkopf, Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship at The Wharton School
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