WCNY Retail Network (WhRN) and WAAN Event for Retail Start Ups

 
** This event has been postponed. A new date in January 2023 TBA soon. **

On Wednesday, October 26th from 6-8 PM, the Wharton Retail Network (WhRN) and Wharton Angels Network (WAAN) will feature five exciting entrepreneurs who will present their businesses and address questions and answers from a panel of angel investors within the WAAN group. We are also looking forward to having additional alumni investors attend.

We are now inviting alumni engaged in investing in fashion, including home accessories or food and beverage, to attend.

The evening will follow the format below:

Presentation Format:
  • Selected entrepreneurs will have approximately 7 minutes to present an overview of their business.  There will be a 3 minute question and answer period.
  • Angel investors will provide feedback to these presentations with an eye toward the possibility of future investing.
  • There will be a networking session following presentations.
If you are a member of the investment community and would like to attend, please send a brief (1-2 sentence) description of your investment role/activity in startups to Susan Teplitz, Chair, Wharton Retail Network at the email below at whrn@whartonny.com.

When:
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
6:00 PM ET - 8:00 PM ET

Cost:
WCNY Supporting Members - $0 (WCNY supporting membership costs $95/yr at Join/Renew Membership)
Other Wharton Alumni & Alumni Guests - $5
Gold & Benefactor Members - $0

Meeting Access Information:
We will email a link to all registered guests 24-48 hours prior to the event. Please check/confirm the “Primary Email” address in your profile.

By registering for this event, you agree to the following:
I understand that this session may be recorded and made available, and that my image, name, comments, or questions may appear on-screen.

Pre-registration is required. Please register early as events can and do sell out quickly.
Registration is subject to availability and will close on Wednesday, October 26th at 9:00am.

Cancellations must be made at least 48-hours (business day) prior to the event date by sending an email to Gabriela Sanchez. Refunds or credits for future events are not available for any no-shows or late cancellations. Click here for full details.