Venture Lab is a partnership by The Wharton School, Penn Engineering, and The Stuart Weitzman School of Design that provides a physical start here button to serve all students and alumni across the University of Pennsylvania who are interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.

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.
Venture Lab offers numerous ways to engage and stay up to date with our programs, events, and more.
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities

October 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tangen Hall 342
Can İkinci is the Founder and President of WAM Portfolio & Asset Management, and has experience in growing retail and consumer companies.
November 04, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tangen Hall Colloquium
Join us for an evening of live pitches, peer innovation, and practical insight at the Bijoor Family Pitch Night: Becoming Investor Ready hosted by Venture Lab.
November 05, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
William is the founder and managing partner of Mucker Capital, the largest seed fund exclusively focused outside of the Bay Area.
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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