Join us for an inspiring evening with Penn alumna and entrepreneur Caroline Strzalka (C'00, WG'05) as she shares her remarkable journey from the classrooms of Penn to the high-stakes world of ABC's Shark Tank.
Strzalka recently landed a $500,000 deal with billionaire Mark Cuban for her groundbreaking gaming app, Overplay, which allows users to create their own interactive games using short video clips.
During this exclusive event, Strzalka will discuss her experiences as a co-founder of Overplay and how her diverse background, including her time at Penn as an undergraduate studying economics and international relations, her MBA at Wharton, and her work at Sesame Workshop, shaped her entrepreneurial mindset. She'll delve into the unique technology behind Overplay, described as the "TikTok of gaming," and share insights on the power of storytelling in attracting investors and the invaluable support she received from the Penn alumni community.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true Penn success story and gain valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an angel investor, in the media and technology world, or simply interested in the journey of a fellow Penn alumna, this event promises to be an engaging and informative experience. Join us on Tuesday, April 30th, for an unforgettable evening with Caroline Strzalka as she shares her Shark Tank triumph and the lessons she learned along the way. Register now to secure your spot! Seats are limited!
About Caroline Strzalka
Caroline Strzalka is a visionary entrepreneur and media executive and the co-founder of Overplay which revolutionizing a $574 billion digital media landscape with the first frictionless platform for user-generated games. Caroline and Overplay were just featured on “Shark Tank”, and invested in by tech billionaire, Mark Cuban. Caroline built her career at some of the world’s best edutainment companies -- Sesame Workshop and Scholastic Media. She initiated and executed ground-breaking deals with the likes of Apple, Microsoft, Intel, Netflix, Hulu, Google, and many others. Caroline has worked with producers to release dozens of apps and games, many of which have won awards like the BAFTA and Webby Awards. She was formerly at Equity Capital Markets at Citibank, and the lead analyst in deals such as the Kraft, Leapfrog, and GameStop IPOs. Caroline has an MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurial Management from The Wharton School, where she received the Joseph Wharton Fellowship, and a BA in Economics and International Relations from The University of Pennsylvania where she received the Student Award of Merit. Caroline is a Startup Leadership Fellow for the City of New York and on the Council on Foreign Relations. She is especially interested in education, the rights of women and children, alleviating poverty, and female empowerment and entrepreneurship.
When:
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
6:30 PM ET - 7:00 PM ET -- Wine and Cheese Reception
7:00 PM ET - 7:45 PM ET -- Moderated Interview
7:45 PM ET - 7:59 PM ET -- Q&A Session
7:59 PM ET - 8:00 PM ET -- Program Ends
Where:
Midtown location (Note: Address will be sent via email to all registered guests 24-48 hours prior to the event to the "Primary Email" address listed in your profile. Please review your profile to confirm that the email address listed is correct.)
Cost:
WCNY Supporting Members - $20 (WCNY supporting membership costs $95/yr at Join/Renew Membership)
Other Wharton Alumni & Alumni Guests - $40
Gold & Benefactor Members - $0
Pre-registration is required. Please register early as this event will sell out quickly.
Registration is subject to availability and will close on Tuesday, April 30th 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.
Strzalka recently landed a $500,000 deal with billionaire Mark Cuban for her groundbreaking gaming app, Overplay, which allows users to create their own interactive games using short video clips.
During this exclusive event, Strzalka will discuss her experiences as a co-founder of Overplay and how her diverse background, including her time at Penn as an undergraduate studying economics and international relations, her MBA at Wharton, and her work at Sesame Workshop, shaped her entrepreneurial mindset. She'll delve into the unique technology behind Overplay, described as the "TikTok of gaming," and share insights on the power of storytelling in attracting investors and the invaluable support she received from the Penn alumni community.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true Penn success story and gain valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an angel investor, in the media and technology world, or simply interested in the journey of a fellow Penn alumna, this event promises to be an engaging and informative experience. Join us on Tuesday, April 30th, for an unforgettable evening with Caroline Strzalka as she shares her Shark Tank triumph and the lessons she learned along the way. Register now to secure your spot! Seats are limited!
About Caroline Strzalka
Caroline Strzalka is a visionary entrepreneur and media executive and the co-founder of Overplay which revolutionizing a $574 billion digital media landscape with the first frictionless platform for user-generated games. Caroline and Overplay were just featured on “Shark Tank”, and invested in by tech billionaire, Mark Cuban. Caroline built her career at some of the world’s best edutainment companies -- Sesame Workshop and Scholastic Media. She initiated and executed ground-breaking deals with the likes of Apple, Microsoft, Intel, Netflix, Hulu, Google, and many others. Caroline has worked with producers to release dozens of apps and games, many of which have won awards like the BAFTA and Webby Awards. She was formerly at Equity Capital Markets at Citibank, and the lead analyst in deals such as the Kraft, Leapfrog, and GameStop IPOs. Caroline has an MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurial Management from The Wharton School, where she received the Joseph Wharton Fellowship, and a BA in Economics and International Relations from The University of Pennsylvania where she received the Student Award of Merit. Caroline is a Startup Leadership Fellow for the City of New York and on the Council on Foreign Relations. She is especially interested in education, the rights of women and children, alleviating poverty, and female empowerment and entrepreneurship.
When:
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
6:30 PM ET - 7:00 PM ET -- Wine and Cheese Reception
7:00 PM ET - 7:45 PM ET -- Moderated Interview
7:45 PM ET - 7:59 PM ET -- Q&A Session
7:59 PM ET - 8:00 PM ET -- Program Ends
Where:
Midtown location (Note: Address will be sent via email to all registered guests 24-48 hours prior to the event to the "Primary Email" address listed in your profile. Please review your profile to confirm that the email address listed is correct.)
Cost:
WCNY Supporting Members - $20 (WCNY supporting membership costs $95/yr at Join/Renew Membership)
Other Wharton Alumni & Alumni Guests - $40
Gold & Benefactor Members - $0
Pre-registration is required. Please register early as this event will sell out quickly.
Registration is subject to availability and will close on Tuesday, April 30th 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.