Founder Spotlights

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What’s your story? If you are a Wharton/Penn female founder, we would love to profile you and your start-up. Just fill out this form – we look forward to sharing your experiences and insights with the community.

Founder Spotlight: Stephanie Hwang BSN10 MSN14

“I joke that I am doing “God’s work — saving lives one wrinkle at a time!!” I know that I absolutely am not, but I love what I do.”

Apr 09, 2025 / Read More

Founder Profile: Michelle Liao W17

“Take all customer feedback seriously, even if it doesn’t validate your original thesis. Try not to have biases!”

Feb 17, 2025 / Read More

Founder Spotlight: Reham Fagiri WG12

“Knowing that we’re creating a sustainable future while solving a genuine problem for people makes all the hard work worth it.”

Nov 19, 2024 / Read More

AI as Co-Creator: Insights from Wharton’s Kartik Hosanagar on the Future of Human-AI Collaboration

On the evening of July 9th, we gathered for a live fireside chat with Kartik Hosanagar in San Francisco at the beautiful showroom of Mill...

Jul 11, 2024 / Read More

Founder Spotlight: Amy Cayne Schwartz C’00

“Setbacks can be challenging, but I feel grateful to be working with an incredible team to solve problems that have impacted my family an...

Mar 26, 2024 / Read More

Founder Spotlight: Naomi Arroyo CD10 GED12

“My personal journey is a story of bridges built across divides, of dreams turned into realities, and of unwavering dedication to co-crea...

Feb 05, 2024 / Read More

Founder Spotlight: Azra Salim W00

“I have learnt to take the highs with the lows and to accept that no two days are the same in the life of a founder.”

Jan 28, 2024 / Read More

Founder Spotlight: Stephanie Silverman WG18

“My personal experiences have driven me to create a business that champions diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all talented entrepren...

Jan 14, 2024 / Read More

Founder Spotlight: Susan Lucas-Conwell WG83

“Seeing the smiles on girls’ faces when they discover the world of motorsports and realize that they, too, can participate. Sounds corny ...

Jan 06, 2024 / Read More

Founder Spotlight: Claire Wiley WG22

“One key insight we’ve gained is the “straw that broke the camel’s back” phenomenon: seemingly small relationship issues often accumulate...

Dec 18, 2023 / Read More