Venture Lab offers numerous ways to start your entrepreneurship journey as a student or engage by giving back to the Penn Entrepreneurship system as an alumnus.

Sign up for our Newsletter to stay up to date with our programs, events, and other opportunities, and/or apply to our membership as a student to gain extended benefits.

 

Don't know which programs to join to start your entrepreneurship journey?

Get started with our self-guided form in as little as 3 questions! This form will help you navigate our more than 25+ programs to find the ones that fit your needs!
Subscribe to the Venture Lab newsletter, get the inside track, and stay updated with our programs, events, and other opportunities.

We have a weekly newsletter during the academic year for our current students to discover upcoming events and resources, and an alumni newsletter to keep you updated on the latest entrepreneurship news and engagement opportunities.
By applying to the Venture Lab membership, students interested in entrepreneurship & innovation gain extended after-hour access and exclusive access to limited resources such as the Fabrication studio.

To be eligible to apply, an applicant must be a currently enrolled student at Penn and have a valid PennKey.
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Upcoming Events

29
January
This is an ideal opportunity for students interested in learning more about fintech, early stage + angel investing, and Venmo and Stripes.


Interested in also doing a 1:1? Sign up here: https://go.oncehub.com/MichaelVaughan
31
January
Navigating the legal world while launching or growing your startup can be a labyrinth. Whether you're exploring venture formation, creating founders' agreements, drafting your first contracts, or considering taking VC money, understanding the legal aspects can be complicated and confusing.

Have all of these questions or more, especially around technology, security, and corporations? Gain some clarity with an AMA and 1:1 meeting with Venture Lab’s Legal Visiting Expert, Arina Shulga, Partner at Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP.

For questions, email Margaret Chen (margchen@wharton.upenn.edu)
05
February
Interested in how to use AI IRL? Remember when COVID-19 disrupted supply chains across the world?Come listen to Peter Benda (G'92,WG'92) and the Axtom Technologies team explain how they used AI to rebuild and modernize the supply chain of the future.This workshop is perfect for students interested in AI, procurement/supplier processes, and SaaS/B2B.

 

Start Here Monday

 

Learn about our programs from the staff who manage them.

Make an appointment now, in person or virtual!

 
 

 

A Note From Our Students

Get to know some of the students that help run several of our entrepreneurial programs at Venture Lab! Venture Lab is a resource for any Penn student who is interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.

We maximize the ability of our students and alumni to address important challenges through entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial thinking.

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