For Founders Ready to Build
Get hands-on with bootcamps, mentorship, and a thriving founder community at Tangen Hall. No rigid structure—just the tools, network, and support to turn ideas into real ventures. Open to Penn students at any stage.
These 1:1 sessions are for students with specific questions that align with the experience, or expertise of the alumni Visiting Expert. Students can also get practical 1:1 advice and assistance from student and professional legal experts.
Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions are for students with general questions, interested in learning more about a particular industry or role, or interested in hearing about an expert’s career trajectory.
For Advanced Entrepreneurs
VIP-X is an intense, 3-month accelerator program for the most dedicated student entrepreneurs and advanced startups.
VIP-X in San Francisco is an accelerator open to Penn alumni and student entrepreneurs in the Bay Area who are founders or leaders of early-stage ventures.


Wharton Entrepreneurship played a huge role in Avisi's early days. As student entrepreneurs, we hardly knew where to start; but the community gave us the resources, support, and confidence to overcome countless challenges and create a medtech venture. If you're a student, I highly encourage you to explore Venture Lab and think about pursuing entrepreneurship to solve issues you're passionate about - if not now, when, and if not you, who?
Rui Jing Jiang, CEO & Co-Founder, Avisi Technologies Inc
Startup Stories
Find out what's happening across the #entrePENNeur community! Want to tell your story? Contact us at venturelab@upenn.edu.