Cloak Wins $75,000 Perlman Grand Prize in Venture Lab Startup Challenge

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PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2026 – The University of Pennsylvania’s Venture Lab is proud to announce the winner of its tenth annual Startup Challenge: Cloak, founded by Rishi Ambavanekar, ENG’29, W’29, and Tyler Sacharow, C’29. Cloak works with publishers, ranging from news to novels to screenplays, to protect content against AI scraping. The startup’s algorithm offers either ...Read More

Kheyti Wins $250,000 Lipman Family Grand Prize

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Barefoot College International and Food for All Africa Win $150,000 Each PHILADELPHIA, April 20, 2026 – Kheyti has been named the grand prize winner of the 2026 Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize. Chosen from over 300 applicants around the globe, Kheyti stood out as the only social enterprise offering full-service greenhouse solutions specifically designed for ...Read More

Wharton Online Launches Digital Strategy in the Era of AI Certificate

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A four-course, self-paced program designed to help professionals lead digital transformation and make better decisions with AI PHILADELPHIA, April 9, 2026 – Wharton Online today announced the launch of its new Digital Strategy in the Era of AI Certificate, a fully online, self-paced credential designed to help professionals navigate digital disruption, evaluate where AI creates real ...Read More

2026 Lipman Family Prize Winners Named for the 15th Anniversary

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Grand Prize Winner will be announced April 16th PHILADELPHIA, March 4, 2026 – Barefoot College International, Food for All Africa and Kheyti have been named as winners of the 2026 Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize. Chosen from an applicant pool of over 300 organizations, all three winners are guaranteed an unrestricted financial award of $150,000 ...Read More

Wharton Executive Education Launches The Resilient Leader

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PHILADELPHIA, February 18, 2026 – Wharton Executive Education today announced the launch of The Resilient Leader, a new four-day program designed for mid- to senior-level leaders who are responsible for guiding teams and organizations through sustained uncertainty, complexity, and change. Today’s leaders are not encountering disruption as a temporary event; they are operating within it. Geopolitical ...Read More

Wharton Online Launches Entrepreneurship Certificate

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A three-course, self-paced program designed to help professionals turn ideas into action PHILADELPHIA, January 21, 2026 – Wharton Online today announced the launch of its new Entrepreneurship Certificate, a fully online, self-paced credential designed to help professionals cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, identify high-potential opportunities, and execute ideas that create real-world impact. Built around a clear three-stage learning ...Read More

Wharton Faculty to Present on Asset Management, AI and Quantitative Finance, and Megatrends in the Global Economy at One-Day Seminars for Business Journalists Program in London, U.K. on February 5, 2026

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Applications now open, deadline to apply is Thursday, January 22 What: The Wharton School is pleased to invite full-time business journalists to apply for the next one-day Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists program, held in London, U.K. at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. The February 2026 program will feature...Read More

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    Arthur van Benthem, Wharton Professor of Business, Economics and Public Policy examines how European Union land protection policies—despite meeting ambitious coverage targets—may fall short in delivering meaningful biodiversity and ecosystem restoration impacts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Joshua Spanier, Vice President of AI and Marketing Strategy at Google, joins Barbara & Americus to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming marketing from efficiency-driven automation to creative empowerment, redefining customer value, and enabling more personalized, “quest”-based consumer experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Sam Fuld, Vice President and General Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, joins the Wharton Moneyball team to discuss his transition from MLB player to executive and how analytics, player development, and business strategy drive success. Cade, Eric and Shane also analyze recent the college basketball finals, NHL playoff races, and Masters Tournament storylines. Hosted on […]
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    Philip Nichols, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, explains how Iran has built a complex and adaptive banking and payments infrastructure under decades of sanctions while exploring its future in an evolving global financial system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    This Wharton webinar, featuring Eric Bradlow, Cade Massey, and Adi Weiner, examines how generative AI is reshaping sports analytics, improving efficiency, enhancing decision-making, and helping organizations evaluate tools while balancing data-driven insights with human judgment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Nancy Rothbard, Deputy Dean, Professor of Management at the Wharton School, and Co-Academic Director of the Owner-President-CEO Program, explains how leaders can navigate accelerating change by fostering clarity, managing emotional signals, delegating decision-making, and developing the next generation of leadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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