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17
March
Explorer
Founding for Impact: Q&A with Dawn Androphy C’15
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March 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
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.
18
March
Explorer
Venture Lab Visiting Experts - Youssef Kalad
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March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tangen Hall 325
Youssef is a Principal at AlleyCorp, one of New York City's most-active early-stage VC funds, where he backs founders building for critical industries that matter for the world.
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March
Founder
VIP-INC Workshop: Build and Lead a High Impact Startup Team
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March 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Tangen Hall
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.
31
March
Explorer
VE 1:1 Sessions - Natasha and Chris Ashton, Serial Entrepreneurs, Fetch Pet Insurance and Newfound
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March 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join Venture Lab for a special virtual 1:1 session with Chris and Natasha Ashton, co-founders of Fetch Pet Insurance (formerly Petplan), one of North America’s leading pet health insurance providers.
02
April
Explorer
Venture Lab Visiting Experts - Chris Hillock
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April 02, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tangen Hall 342
Chris is a Partner and leads the Portfolio Development function at Dell Technologies Capital (DTC), the venture capital arm of Dell.
02
April
Explorer
VE 1:1 Sessions: Griffin Owens, Co-Founder of YUZUCO
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April 02, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join the Venture Lab Visiting Experts program for an in-person session with Griffin Owens, Co-founder of YUZUCO, a Los Angeles–based premium citrus brand bringing high-quality yuzu products to top chefs, bartenders, and consumer brands.

💡 Perfect for students interested in: CPG, food & beverage startups, brand building, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy.
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April
Explorer
Venture Lab Visiting Experts - Bikram Bakshi
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April 07, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tangen Hall 342
Bikram is a partner at Blu Ventures. He is a seasoned CEO, innovator, and entrepreneur with multiple exits experience.
08
April
Explorer
Food as a Force for Change: Entrepreneurship and Impact Investing
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April 08, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tangen Hall, 2nd Floor Colloquium

Founders often want to create ventures that generate meaningful impact and outsized financial returns. So how do you do it?

Join us for a fireside chat featuring Irene Liu (WG21), founder of Chiyo, a company focused on improving women’s health through nutrition, and Mira Kaufman of Ingeborg Investors, an investment firm focused on women-led, early-stage startups and one of Chiyo’s early investors.

Moderated by Professor Tyler Wry, faculty advisor for Social Entrepreneurship, the conversation will explore what it takes to center social impact within a healthy business model.

A networking reception with refreshments will follow.
09
April
Explorer
Venture Lab Visiting Experts - David Neuberger, President/CEO @ Advancion
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April 09, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tangen Hall 342
Join Venture Lab for an in-person AMA and 1:1 sessions with David Neuberger, President and CEO of Advancion. David brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across the chemical and specialty materials industries, spanning executive management, product innovation, operations, and corporate strategy.
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April
Explorer
Venture Lab Visiting Experts - Ethan Beard, Co-Founder of Yoz Labs
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April 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tangen Hall 342
Ethan Beard is a longtime technology operator, entrepreneur, and investor, most recently co-founder of Yoz Labs.