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From Idea To Implementation

VIP is an educational program managed by Wharton Entrepreneurial Programs which assists University of Pennsylvania students as they guide their business concept from idea to implementation.

Under the program's guidance, students develop their ventures through the real-world experience of executing the initial stages of their ventures. While in VIP students become part of an entrepreneurial community that provides office space and administrative tools as well as a support system of fellow VIP members and professional advising.


Alumni Company Showcase


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Avanti Food Corp.

Avanti Food Corp.

Founded by Marco Lentini (C'96, WG'02), Avanti Food Corporation delivers healthy food options at their Gia Pronto restaurants in Philadelphia. Visit the location near the Penn campus at 37th and Spruce!

BoxMyDorm

BoxMyDorm

https://www.boxmydorm.com/

BoxMyDorm, founded by Peter Handy (W'07), Joe Leary (C'08/W'08) & Dan Abrahamsen, ships and stores college students' belongings.

Constructive Building

Constructive Building

http://www.constructivebuilding.com/

Constructive Building provides building professionals a directory of products and green building information to make building greener easy. Founded by Craig Isakow (WG'08).

CreativeHub

CreativeHub

http://www.creativehub.com/

Founded by Neel Premkumar (WG'08), CreativeHub is an online network of creative professionals aimed at revolutionizing marketing communications.

Crederity

Crederity

http://crederity.com/

Crederity is laying the groundwork for a better, trusted Internet. Co-founded by Alex Mittal (W'07/E'07)and Rakesh Antala (EMTM'08).

Embrace Pet Insurance

Embrace Pet Insurance

http://www.embracepetinsurance.com/

Customizable pet insurance company founded by Laura Bennett and Alex Krooglik (both WG'03).

First Flavor

First Flavor

http://www.firstflavor.com/

Markets a product's flavor to consumers via new, groundbreaking Peel 'n Taste® technology. First flavor was co-founded by Adnan Aziz (C'04/E'04).

Fodius

Fodius

https://www.fodius.com/

Online beneficiary notification services company, Fodius, was founded by Armen Karamanian (School of Medicine, PhD'09).

Henry A. Davidsen Master Tailors

Henry A. Davidsen Master Tailors

http://henrydavidsen.com/

Co-founded by Alex Avendano (W'07) and Brian Lipstein (C'06). See this Philadelphia business for your custom suit.

Home-Base USA

Home-Base USA

http://homebase-usa.com/

Founded by David Kreiger (WG'07), the company aims to increase clients' sales by setting qualified appointments and generating leads for their sales team.

Humanistic Robotics

Humanistic Robotics

http://www.humanisticrobotics.com/

Founded by Samuel Reeves (W'05), the company focus is on design and technological solutions for safe landmine removal.

MicroMRI

MicroMRI

http://www.micromri.com/

MicroMRI has developed an innovative method to measure bone quality using high resolution MRI and was founded by Onne Ganel (WG'03).

OwnEnergy

OwnEnergy

http://www.ownenergy.net/

OwnEnergy partners with landowners to develop renewable energy projects. Founded by Jacob Susman (WG'04)

Petplan

Petplan

http://www.gopetplan.com/

Founded by alums Chris and Natasha Ashton (both WG'03), Petplan is the world's largest pet insurance provider.

PlaceVine

PlaceVine

http://www.placevine.com/

Adam Erlebacher and Greg Neichin (both WG'08) recently launched PlaceVine, a web-based information service that facilitates brand integration transactions across film, television, and the web.

Reunion Technologies

Reunion Technologies

http://www.reuniontechnologies.com/

Co-founded by John Weaver (WG'05), Reunion Technologies, LLC develops hosted software solutions that maximize affinity, participation and loyalty.

Smart Genetics

Smart Genetics

http://www.smartgenetics.com/

Smart Genetics was founded by Julian Awad (WEV'06). The mission of the company is to be the trusted source for personal genetic information.

Tamara Kanes

Tamara Kanes

http://www.tamarakanes.com/

London-based bespoke suits and shirts, exclusively for women, was recently launched by Tamara Rajah (WG'08).

TicketLeap

TicketLeap

http://www.ticketleap.com

Founded by VIP alumnus Chris Stanchak (WEV'03), TicketLeap is an online event planning and ticket sales service.

Ultimate Rugby Sevens

Ultimate Rugby Sevens

www.ur7s.com

An interactive media and development platform for rugby sevens, promoting the sport globally. Founded by Tim Lacey (WG'08)

Vaidya Enterprises

Vaidya Enterprises

http://www.vaidyaenterprises.com/

Vaidya Enterprises, headquarterd in Coimbatore, India, was established to manufacture and market luxury bed linens for international markets. Founded by Laxman Vaidya (WG'08).

Yodle

Yodle

http://www.yodle.com/

VIP alumnus Nat Stevens, founded Yodle, a leading provider of online advertising services.


Contributors to the VIP

Wharton Entrepreneurial Programs and the Venture Initiation Program are grateful to our contributors who understand and believe in the need to inspire and educate young entrepreneurs.

The Heller Family Foundation
The Isakow Family Foundation
Jason H. Karp

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