Top Resources For Joiners
VIP-Practicum invites you to roll up your sleeves and join a startup as an early member of the team. Gain invaluable experience that shapes not only your skills but also the trajectory of ventures on the rise.
The Startup Internship Awards are awarded to select students who will spend the summer interning at a startup and who demonstrate both a commitment to entrepreneurship at Penn and to pursuing an entrepreneurial career.
Embark on your entrepreneurial journey with VIP-C. Whether you're a first-time founder or second-time entrepreneur, VIP-C offers an inclusive space for abundant learning, networking, and community-building.
Joiner Events & Workshops
17
March
Join Venture Lab and Wharton Out for Business on March 17th from 5pm - 6pm for a virtual discussion with Dawn Androphy, the CEO & Co-Founder of Allswell, a venture-backed telehealth startup providing evidence-based virtual mental health services to the LGBTQ+ community across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
17
April
This workshop is only open to members for VIP-Incubator. Apply to the Incubator on the Venture Lab website!
27
March
Whether you're navigating cofounder dynamics, structuring equity, or creating a culture of trust, this in-person workshop is for Penn students and their team members in the VIP Incubator. You’ll learn how to recruit top talent, align your team with your mission, and lead with confidence.
04
March
Breaking the Bias features an insightful panel and live pitch competition that explores how founders and investors evaluate and pitch gender-focused products and services. This event brings together founders, investors, and students to learn practical strategies for assessing FemTech, retail, and other gender-focused innovations.
20
February
Founder Fridays are organic opportunities to connect, brainstorm, and get things done. A space for founders to meet, get advice, share ideas, and focus on building. Drop in anytime! We have light bites and great conversations!
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