New Business Models That Are Changing the Higher Education Industry
Wharton Education Network (WhEN)
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The topic of our first 2012 roundtable is "New and disruptive business models and ideas that are changing the higher education Industry". In this roundtable we want to pay special attention to the different business models that are emerging, and the evidence of their success. Which are the areas or growth in the short and medium term, and what are the companies that are shaping the future of the industry.
The keynote speakers at this roundtable are Gene Wade, Founder and CEO of UniversityNow, and Chip Paucek, Co-founder and CEO of 2Tor. For more information on our speakers, please see their bios below
We are very fortunate to have the leaders of three young companies that are challenging old paradigms in the education sector" it should say "We are very fortunate to have the leaders of two young companies that are challenging old paradigms in the education sector.
The event will be held on Thursday evening, April 19th, 2012 at at BMO Capital Markets, 3 Times Square (Reuters Building) on 7th Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Sts, 29th Floor. Special thanks to BMO Capital Markets for kindly offering to host this event.
Click here for Chip Paucek's bio.
Click here for Gene Wade's bio.
What is the WhEN?
The Wharton Education Network (WhEN) was founded in 2006 as an affinity group of the Wharton Club of New York (WCNY). Our goal is to be a network for ideas and knowledge that will help our members to better run their companies, to identify new opportunities, and to obtain better results from their investments in the education market.
Events are open to Wharton undergraduates and/or Wharton MBA's who are employed in the education sector or want to invest in it.
For more information on the WhEN, please visit the Wharton Education Network page.
Where to Direct Questions and/or Suggestions?
Sergio Abramovich, WhEN@whartonny.com, 917-653-9645
For more information on the other Affinity Groups of the Wharton Club of New York, please visit the Affinity Groups page.
The topic of our first 2012 roundtable is "New and disruptive business models and ideas that are changing the higher education Industry". In this roundtable we want to pay special attention to the different business models that are emerging, and the evidence of their success. Which are the areas or growth in the short and medium term, and what are the companies that are shaping the future of the industry.
The keynote speakers at this roundtable are Gene Wade, Founder and CEO of UniversityNow, and Chip Paucek, Co-founder and CEO of 2Tor. For more information on our speakers, please see their bios below
We are very fortunate to have the leaders of three young companies that are challenging old paradigms in the education sector" it should say "We are very fortunate to have the leaders of two young companies that are challenging old paradigms in the education sector.
The event will be held on Thursday evening, April 19th, 2012 at at BMO Capital Markets, 3 Times Square (Reuters Building) on 7th Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Sts, 29th Floor. Special thanks to BMO Capital Markets for kindly offering to host this event.
Click here for Chip Paucek's bio.
Click here for Gene Wade's bio.
What is the WhEN?
The Wharton Education Network (WhEN) was founded in 2006 as an affinity group of the Wharton Club of New York (WCNY). Our goal is to be a network for ideas and knowledge that will help our members to better run their companies, to identify new opportunities, and to obtain better results from their investments in the education market.
Events are open to Wharton undergraduates and/or Wharton MBA's who are employed in the education sector or want to invest in it.
For more information on the WhEN, please visit the Wharton Education Network page.
When:
Thursday, April 19, 2012
6.00 - 6.15pm: Registration and cocktails
6.15 - 6.30pm: Opening remarks and welcome,
6.30 - 8.15 pm: Panel and Q&A session
8.15 - close: Networking with food and drinks.
Where:
BMO Capital Markets
3 Times Square (Reuters Building), 29th Floor
on 7th Avenue between 42nd and 43rd St
Cost:
$30 for WhEN members,
$20 for WhEN members that have a paid WCNY membership,
Note: 12-months WCNY membership is only $95 at Join/Renew Membership
Click here to register
Thursday, April 19, 2012
6.00 - 6.15pm: Registration and cocktails
6.15 - 6.30pm: Opening remarks and welcome,
6.30 - 8.15 pm: Panel and Q&A session
8.15 - close: Networking with food and drinks.
Where:
BMO Capital Markets
3 Times Square (Reuters Building), 29th Floor
on 7th Avenue between 42nd and 43rd St
Cost:
$30 for WhEN members,
$20 for WhEN members that have a paid WCNY membership,
Note: 12-months WCNY membership is only $95 at Join/Renew Membership
Click here to register
Due to building security requirements, you must pre-register for this event. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Registration will close on Wednesday, April 18th at 4:00 PM - No Exceptions!
Registration will close on Wednesday, April 18th at 4:00 PM - No Exceptions!
Where to Direct Questions and/or Suggestions?
Sergio Abramovich, WhEN@whartonny.com, 917-653-9645
For more information on the other Affinity Groups of the Wharton Club of New York, please visit the Affinity Groups page.