Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Barbara Sagusti
Lori Rosenkopf
Simon and Midge Palley Professor of Management
and Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship at The Wharton School
Join Professor Lori Rosenkopf on Zoom for an enlightening Fireside Chat that examines the “Wharton narrative” of entrepreneurship and debunks stereotypical myths about entrepreneurs. This session will focus on the information from her upcoming book, Unstoppable Entrepreneurs, which presents seven pathways to entrepreneurship.
In a world where entrepreneurship often seems to be driven by tech prodigies and venture-backed unicorns, many aspiring entrepreneurs find themselves wondering: “What if I don’t fit the stereotype of a Silicon Valley wunderkind? Is there a place for me in this landscape?”
Professor Rosenkopf shatters these limiting perceptions, revealing an array of entrepreneurial paths that are open to anyone with the drive to create value through innovation. She will talk about:
+ 7 distinct entrepreneurial paths, from disruptors to intrapreneurs
+ The 6 Rs of entrepreneurial success
+ Insights for navigating the inevitable setbacks and challenges
+ Strategies for overcoming biases and obstacles in securing funding and support
+ Tools for developing an entrepreneurial mindset, regardless of background or industry
ABOUT LORI ROSENKOPF:
Lori Rosenkopf is the Simon and Midge Palley Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. As Vice Dean for Entrepreneurship, she serves as Wharton’s faculty director for Venture Lab, Penn’s home for student entrepreneurs, and also their San Francisco campus. In a prior role as Vice Dean of Wharton’s Undergraduate Division, she introduced a new curriculum and developed experiential classwork in the tech sector. For over 30 years, Rosenkopf has taught entrepreneurship and management of technology to more than 20,000 high schoolers, undergraduates, MBAs, and executives, connecting these learners to many of the most entrepreneurial alumni at Wharton and Penn through treks, panels, and classes.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Location: Zoom details will be sent closer to the event.
Time: 6:00 pm ET
Price:
Wharton Members: No Charge
Non-members: $25
48 hours cancellation notice required for any refunds
