Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Paul Aris
Are you an entrepreneur who is or will be raising capital from outside investors? Are you looking for services from a trusted network of people with a proven track record of success? Or maybe you know an entrepreneur who is interested in creating an investment network.
If so, register now to pitch at the 9th Annual Wharton Club of New Jersey’s Entrepreneur Showcase and Pitch Event on Thursday, January 28, 2027, from 5:30-8:30 pm. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to pitch your business idea to a panel of angel and venture capital investors and network with a broad range of influencers from the Wharton/Penn community.
This event presents you with a chance to learn and connect with some of the most innovative businesspeople. We expect to quickly reach our limit for both “pitch” slots and general attendance so submit your pitch application now.
You don’t have to be a Wharton/Ivy alum to showcase. Companies can pitch if they are Wharton/Penn or Ivy adjacent, meaning as long as they have some affiliation with a member of one of the clubs.
We will have leading Angels and VCs who invest in East Coast start-ups on our panel. Come prepared and give it a shot!
Here’s what you’ll get by participating:
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A table where you can showcase your company, network with investors, and meet key influencers and advisors from the Wharton/Ivy League alumni community. GUARANTEED
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Get feedback, questions answered, and contacts made. GUARANTEED
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Make a short pitch to a panel of Angel and Venture Capital investors and get a real-time reaction to your opportunity. LIMITED TO 10 ENTREPRENEURS SO REGISTER NOW
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Promotion of your company through WCNJ social media.
Here’s what you need to do now to participate:
1. SPACE IS LIMITED. Go to the Link for the Table Reservation and Presenter Application.
2. Complete the Table Reservation and Presenter Application and pay the $150 fee below by December 1, 2026 – note: this application must be filled out in its entirety for consideration to pitch. You must also submit your logo via email simultaneously when you submit your application.
3. Every entrepreneur that applies and is accepted, will be given a table to showcase the company, whether or not he/she chooses to pitch. Each company will also be featured in our Wharton Club social media, using the logo and summary you provided.
4. Confirm that you or your sponsor are or will be a WCNJ Supporting (dues-paying) member, or a member of another ivy or similar alumni club, on the Event Date (1/28/27). To become a WCNJ supporting member now, click here. It’s only $75 (recent graduates and current students are free and young alumni pay only $25).
5. For application to pitch with a guarantee of table to showcase your company –
- $150 WCNJ Supporting Members and all other invited alumni club members (note: this includes food and refreshments for the presenter and one additional person; any additional attendees would pay the rate below)
- Attendees –
- $55 for Supporting Member
- $95 for Supporting Members with 1 Guest
- $60 for all others
