We’re proud to announce this year’s Semifinalists for the 2019-2020 Penn Wharton Startup Challenge. Teams consist of students from The Wharton School, The College of Arts and Sciences and The School of Engineering and Applied Science. The Startup Challenge and Showcase attracts the best and brightest entrepreneurial minds from across the Penn community as they compete for a chance to win $135,000 in cash and prizes. BIO: Mobility seeks to mobilize the large population of economically-restricted ...
Apr 30, 2020•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re proud to announce this year’s Semifinalists for the 2019-2020 Penn Wharton Startup Challenge. Teams consist of students from The Wharton School, The College of Arts and Sciences and The School of Engineering and Applied Science. The Startup Challenge and Showcase attracts the best and brightest entrepreneurial minds from across the Penn community as they compete for a chance to win $135,000 in cash and prizes. BIO: ConnectED Mobile works with the nation’s largest 4G LTE mobile provider to ...
Apr 30, 2020•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re proud to announce this year’s Semifinalists for the 2019-2020 Penn Wharton Startup Challenge. Teams consist of students from The Wharton School, The College of Arts and Sciences and The School of Engineering and Applied Science. The Startup Challenge and Showcase attracts the best and brightest entrepreneurial minds from across the Penn community as they compete for a chance to win $135,000 in cash and prizes. BIO: SilkBlu Technologies LLC is a software innovation company aspiring to democ...
Apr 30, 2020•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re proud to announce this year’s Semifinalists for the 2019-2020 Penn Wharton Startup Challenge. Teams consist of students from The Wharton School, The College of Arts and Sciences and The School of Engineering and Applied Science. The Startup Challenge and Showcase attracts the best and brightest entrepreneurial minds from across the Penn community as they compete for a chance to win $135,000 in cash and prizes. BIO: MAR Designs has developed a patient responsive wrist orthotic for the treat...
Apr 23, 2020•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re proud to announce this year’s Semifinalists for the 2019-2020 Penn Wharton Startup Challenge. Teams consist of students from The Wharton School, The College of Arts and Sciences and The School of Engineering and Applied Science. The Startup Challenge and Showcase attracts the best and brightest entrepreneurial minds from across the Penn community as they compete for a chance to win $135,000 in cash and prizes. BIO : SHOWCASE vending machines are a platform for brands to trade products for ...
Apr 23, 2020•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re proud to announce this year’s Semifinalists for the 2019-2020 Penn Wharton Startup Challenge. Teams consist of students from The Wharton School, The College of Arts and Sciences and The School of Engineering and Applied Science. The Startup Challenge and Showcase attracts the best and brightest entrepreneurial minds from across the Penn community as they compete for a chance to win $135,000 in cash and prizes. BIO: Frutero is a premium quality, tropical fruit ice cream company with flavors...
Apr 22, 2020•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tombot develops robotic animals that transform the daily lives of individuals, families and communities facing health adversities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 05, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast CES is the world's gathering place for all those who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for 50 years — the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. Kirsten Korosec specializes in transportation and automotive technology. In short (in her own words), if it moves people and packages from A to B, she writes about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Jan 29, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Infatuation's mission is very simple: to bring you the most honest and trustworthy opinions on where to eat around the world, with reviews and guides curated by a small group of highly trained, highly opinionated writers and editors. The startup purchased Zagat from Google for an undisclosed sum in March 2018, exciting the restaurant world with a recently released 40th-anniversary edition of the Zagat New York City guide and, by 2020, a new digital platform for Zagat including an updated web...
Dec 12, 2019•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watched live by more than 6.5M people each month, Cheddar is the leading post-cable news, media, and entertainment company. Cheddar also garners hundreds of millions of organic video views monthly across Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, LinkedIn and other social & distributed video platforms.The company broadcasts from the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange, its street level studio in the glass corner of the Sprint Store in the Flatiron Building, WeWork in Los Angel...
Dec 04, 2019•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Revival Rugs believes that buying one-of-a-kind, vintage handmade rugs should be smooth, transparent, and affordable. They handpick a carefully curated selection of rugs and bring them to your door, minus the mark-up. With operations in the US and Turkey, Revival Rugs visits their suppliers regularly to make sure our products meet our quality specifications and that workers are treated fairly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 20, 2019•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Super Coffee utilizes healthy fats for fuel! Coconut Oil has become one of the most popular "superfoods" for its powerful good fats, the elusive MCTs (Medium Chain Triglyceride). The fast-burning energy source also has some antimicrobial activity, clearing your gut of bad bacteria. Combined with Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) and organic Colombian coffee, it's the “the key to life". Founded by 3 Brothers, Super Coffee is dedicated to changing your world through positive energy. With three d...
Oct 30, 2019•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast In America, many of us still don’t have access to high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables. We waste as much food as we eat. Almost half of what our nation’s farms grow is never eaten. Much of this is due to modern-day beauty standards for food. Misfit fruits, misshapen vegetables, and delicious but odd-sized produce are squandered at every level. It’s not healthy, it’s expensive, it’s a problem at a huge scale, and it doesn’t fit with our view of the world. It’s why we started a company to do s...
Oct 30, 2019•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast SpeedWeed is the largest, most successful medical marijuana delivery service in America. Launched by AJ Gentile, his wife Jennifer and his brother Gene in September 2010 from the living room of their apartment, SpeedWeed now boasts a database of over 30,000 members. With over 70 employees, multiple annexes throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, a strong online presence and highly visible celebrity endorsements, SpeedWeed continues its upward trajectory. Since 2010, it's th...
Oct 10, 2019•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast AND 1 was, and still is, a legendary brand that brought sports and pop culture together in ways never seen before. At its peak, it was the No.2 shoe in the U.S. behind Nike. In addition, AND 1’s entertainment division created the Mix Tape tour and Streetball, an ESPN series that was the No. 1 rated show among male teens, eclipsing SportsCenter. The company was started by Berger as a graduate student at Wharton, who went on to sell the brand in 2005. Now, Berger is the Managing Director of Sixers...
Sep 26, 2019•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Spatial Computing age is coming and businesses need to adapt. Infinite Retina is a full-service agency that exists to help companies enter and succeed in Spatial Computing – from building a company vision to getting funded to developing an industry and customer strategy and more. As a full-service agency, Infinite Retina also designs, produces and develops Spatial Computing apps and experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 19, 2019•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Vital Proteins helps people feel better and live fuller lives through sustainably-sourced nutrition products, promoting health, fitness and natural beauty. Our bodies’ collagen production slows as we age, our need for it only grows as our bodies become less efficient and we maintain a vibrant life.Vital Proteins accomplishes this by providing nourishing collagen and promoting our production of collagen - an essential nutrient stripped from our diets by modern food-processing. Hosted on Acas...
Sep 04, 2019•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Inspired by their Pacific Northwest roots - and trusting their instincts to trailblaze - brothers Ryan and Andrew Beltran set forth on a mission in 2013: Create an entirely unique timepiece out of wood and steel. The seamless fusion of all-natural, sustainable hardwoods and stainless steel proved to be an instant and enduring smash, both on Kickstarter and in the wild, but it was the bold stroke to use reclaimed wood - wood with a story - that redefined what one should expect from a watch. Hoste...
Aug 27, 2019•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast In 2013, Mickey Ashmore created a magical pair of leather shoes with a family of craftsmen in southeast Turkey. He called them Sabahs, an original shoe based on a traditional shoemaking method that's nearly 1,000 years old. Celebrated for their quality, comfort and unique look, Sabahs are still entirely handmade by that same family and we now travel the world selling them, one pair at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 21, 2019•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Justworks' mission is to help entrepreneurs and businesses grow with confidence. With a simple and friendly platform, expert support from real people when it’s needed, and access to corporate-level benefits that ensure people feel secure and valued, Justworks provides access to payroll, benefits, HR, and compliance - all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 15, 2019•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Snap Kitchen offers a wide selection of ready-to-go meals, curated from fresh meat and produce, to help you meet your dietary and fitness goals. Founded in 2010, Snap was established on the principle that real food should be convenient and delicious, and we live for making healthy meals that people will be excited to eat. Host: Rob Coneybeer (WG’96), Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Shasta Ventures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 01, 2019•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast A Columbia University-conducted study has shown that cocoa flavanols, a powerful antioxidant, can support brain, heart, skin, and circulatory health. To achieve these effects, a person needs to consume 500-1,000mg daily, the equivalent of nine chocolate bars . FlavaNaturals has, in short, perfected "healthier" chocolate, by delivering 500mg per bar. Thanks to optimized cocoa sourcing and mild processing, the high-flavanol chocolate contains unmatched levels of naturally preserved cocoa flavanols...
Aug 01, 2019•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Fuelster brings gas to you, helping you save money, save time, with confidence. With on-demand ordering via the Fuelster App and safe, convenient fuel delivery, Fuelster means never having to go to the gas station again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 2019•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast There's a shift in the way we consume our food, making it more sustainable, hoping to reverse the long-term effects of agricultural practices. But what about our pets? Well, Wild Earth is leading the pack in crafting the highest quality dog food, substituting meat-based foods with protein-packed alternatives in an effort to reduce the carbon footprint created by our canine pals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 11, 2019•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast When off, it's a full-length mirror. When on, see yourself, your instructor and your classmates in a sleek, interactive display, complete with embedded camera and speakers. Mirror is a fully-integrated home gym that motivates you to workout anytime from the comfort of your home. With 50+ new classes and a library of on-demand workouts readily accessible, Mirror is changing the way we exercise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 11, 2019•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast WHILL was started by a group of automotive, consumer electronics, and medical device designers and engineers who dreamed of pushing the boundaries of pedestrian transportation for everyone, especially for those who have difficulty walking. WHILL eliminates the wheelchair stigma by redefining its perception through a sleek design and innovative features. By reducing the outward appearance of disability that often causes anxiety, WHILL challenges today’s conventions with user-centric design princi...
Jun 05, 2019•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Outstanding Foods’ was founded to create “tasty as hell” plant-based foods that everyone can enjoy while making cruelty-free, plant-based living as accessible as possible. Combining ingredients such as mushrooms, safflower/sunflower oil, sea salt and other plant-based components, this venture is playing into the growing demand for both on-the-go and healthier snack options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 22, 2019•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re proud to announce this year’s Semifinalists for the 2018-2019 Penn Wharton Startup Challenge. Teams consist of students from The Wharton School, The College of Arts and Sciences, The School of Engineering and Applied Science, The School of Social Policy and Practice, Penn Nursing, and Penn Law. The Startup Challenge and Showcase attracts the best and brightest entrepreneurial minds from across the Penn community as they compete for a chance to win $135,000 in cash and prizes. Flourish Chan...
Apr 29, 2019•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re proud to announce this year’s Semifinalists for the 2018-2019 Penn Wharton Startup Challenge. Teams consist of students from The Wharton School, The College of Arts and Sciences, The School of Engineering and Applied Science, The School of Social Policy and Practice, Penn Nursing, and Penn Law. The Startup Challenge and Showcase attracts the best and brightest entrepreneurial minds from across the Penn community as they compete for a chance to win $135,000 in cash and prizes. Aerate: Aerat...
Apr 29, 2019•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re proud to announce this year’s Semifinalists for the 2018-2019 Penn Wharton Startup Challenge. Teams consist of students from The Wharton School, The College of Arts and Sciences, The School of Engineering and Applied Science, The School of Social Policy and Practice, Penn Nursing, and Penn Law. The Startup Challenge and Showcase attracts the best and brightest entrepreneurial minds from across the Penn community as they compete for a chance to win $135,000 in cash and prizes. Aavrani: aavr...
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