The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.

Courtlyn
Promotion and Events SpecialistPitch your ideas to blue-chip Silicon Valley venture capital firms. Seed funding of $10,000 for the winner of the pitch competition!
July 14, 2022
3 months, online
3-4 hours per week
US$1,950 or get US$195 off with a referral
Our participants tell us that taking this program together with their colleagues helps to share common language and accelerate impact.
We hope you find the same. Special pricing is available for groups.
The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events SpecialistBased on the information you provided, your team is eligible for a special discount, for Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program: Scaling your Business starting on July 14, 2022 .
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Have questions? Email us at group-enrollments@emeritus.org.The Formula to Accelerate Your Business
Enroll in this program and dramatically increase the odds of success by learning how to:
Through a mix of live and recorded faculty video sessions, assignments, quizzes, and interactive discussions moderated by teaching assistants, your learning journey culminates in a pitch to the Wharton team and renowned venture capital firms like Sequoia Capital, Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Ved Capital and Walnut Venture. The winner and runner-up of this pitch competition will be awarded seed funds of $10,000 and $5,000, respectively.
Note: Seed funding cannot be used for personal expenses. It must be used to develop the business cited in the final pitch. The seed funding will not dilute equity positions. T&C apply.
Your Business or Idea
Regardless of stage of maturity
Real-World Examples
Delivered through a mix of recorded and live online lectures with faculty and guests
Discussion Boards
Moderated by subject-matter experts
Seed Money for Pitch Winners
Awarded to top two pitches, and everyone improves in the process
Learn how to apply the "lean approach": transform a good idea into a successful business venture while minimizing risk
Learn how to select founding members, employees, managers, and other key players on your team
Learn how to use innovation and networking to drive your enterprise forward
Learn how to choose the right business model for your venture
Learn how to find markets and create demand for your product
Learn how to apply cost structures and pricing mechanisms to your business and use performance measurement tools effectively
Learn to recruit people who will build your company’s culture and use it to scale up your venture
Learn the various sources of financing available for your business
Learn how to make a wise decision about venture capital or alternative funding and how to estimate a breakeven point
Create executive summaries and pitch decks for your business and understand how the exit of founding shareholders affects liquidity
Participate in a business plan competition with your peers and create a pitch for your own venture. The winner of the competition and the runner-up will win a substantial cash prize to use for seed funding (rules and restrictions apply).
Learn how to apply the "lean approach": transform a good idea into a successful business venture while minimizing risk
Learn to recruit people who will build your company’s culture and use it to scale up your venture
Learn how to select founding members, employees, managers, and other key players on your team
Learn the various sources of financing available for your business
Learn how to use innovation and networking to drive your enterprise forward
Learn how to make a wise decision about venture capital or alternative funding and how to estimate a breakeven point
Learn how to choose the right business model for your venture
Create executive summaries and pitch decks for your business and understand how the exit of founding shareholders affects liquidity
Learn how to find markets and create demand for your product
Participate in a business plan competition with your peers and create a pitch for your own venture. The winner of the competition and the runner-up will win a substantial cash prize to use for seed funding (rules and restrictions apply).
Learn how to apply cost structures and pricing mechanisms to your business and use performance measurement tools effectively
Participate in a business plan competition with your peers in which you will create a pitch for your own venture. The winner of the competition and the runner-up will win a substantial cash prize to use for seed funding (rules and restrictions apply).
The judging criteria are focused on the customer value proposition, which includes size of market, competitive landscape, and clear differentiation; economic model of the venture; go-to-market plan; and the capabilities and background of the team.
Members of the Wharton entrepreneurship community, with support from program leaders, will review the plans submitted for consideration and will select the top seven business plans as semi-finalists.
"More than two years after winning the Wharton EAP pitch contest, AtYourGate is now the industry leader in mobile ordering and delivery inside airports. As COVID-19 affected travel so dramatically, we pivoted from convenience to safety — and are launching in 16 new airports in Q2 of 2021. This program exceeded my expectations."
— PJ Mastracchio, Founder and CEO, AtYourGate
Business Plan Competition Winner (2018)
"When I joined Wharton’s EAP, my initial research had been done and my company was in motion. This program gave me the confidence to scale the venture and validated my concept by virtue of being runner-up in the pitch competition. They ran a rehearsal pitch with me, offered insights on structuring equity offers, and much more. I highly recommend Wharton’s EAP program for anyone serious about scaling their own venture."
— Rajpreet Kaur, Founder of SayCheese.life Former VP at HSBC Bank and Head of Derivatives at Bharti Airtel Limited, India Business Plan Competition 1st Runner-Up (2020)
The Wharton Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program features in-depth interviews with company founders and representatives from startups and established venture capitalist firms.
The online program also features examples of startups and established companies that were once startups. It will cover multiple industries, including consumer packaged goods, ecommerce, internet, media and entertainment, and technology.
Note: All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn a digital certificate of completion from the Wharton School.
Download BrochureNote: After successful completion of the online program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Wharton School.
This online certificate program does not grant academic credit or a degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Flexible payment options available.