Wharton Tech Toks

Join us for this episode with Shawn Xu, a partner at Lowercarbon Capital which is a leading venture fund investing in Climate Tech. In this episode we dive into the differences between investing in both hardware and software startups, what the capital stack for more capital intensive startups should be, and how Shawn broke into the VC industry. Being on the founding team of a YC startup and a Wharton graduate, Shawn’s insight into the Climate Tech world is incredibly insightful. Please share the episode if you enjoyed it!

Join us for this episode with Andrea Hippeau, a partner at Lerer Hippeau to hear about her story as a generalist investor at a leading early stage fund. In this episode we speak about why it is advantageous to be a generalist investor vs a specialist investor, sectors that she has recently been excited about, lessons from her board experience, and advice on finding good founders. Let us know what you think of the show in the comments!

Please join us for this episode where we speak with Victoria Beasley, a partner at Gigascale Capital, a leading climate tech venture fund. In this episode we dive into the differences of investing in both hardware and software startups, how to identify good climate tech founders, and what qualifies as a climate tech investment. This is a fascinating episode with a great investor so please give it a listen! 

Join us for an engaging conversation with Tanika Mehra and Jacqueline Cheong, Co-Founder & CEO of Artie (YC S23) 🚀. Jacqueline shares her inspiring journey from finance to entrepreneurship and how Artie is revolutionizing data streaming and replication in the tech world.

Join us for this episode with Tobias Citron, a principal at Primary Venture Partners focused on data / developer tools, AI, and cybersecurity. In this episode we discuss where Tobias thinks value will accrue in the AI space, how AI impacts cybersecurity and how he broke into the VC space. This is an amazing episode if you are interested in deep tech and investing so be sure to give it a listen.

Join us for this episode with Ben Veres, CEO and Co-Founder of Kateri Carbon to understand how Kateri is turning ranchland into a carbon sink. Leveraging smart fencing and carbon measuring tools, Kateri is able to help farmers move their livestock around ranchland to avoid killing grass and turn the ranchland into a carbon sink. In return, Kateri is able to help generate carbon credits generating extra revenue for farmers. This is an exciting episode about how simple technologies can create significant climate outcomes.

Tune into the latest episode of the Wharton Tech Toks podcast! Zoe Barnswell and Tanika Mehra sit down with Jeffrey Burrell, Head of Social Impact and Sustainability at Riot Games, to discuss how gaming can drive global change. With 20+ years of experience spanning consulting, non-profits, and tech, Jeffrey shares insights on in-game fundraisers, engaging 180 million players in social impact initiatives, and his career journey. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in social impact, gaming, or tech leadership.

Join Saanya Ojha, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, and Tanika Mehra, Wharton MBA Class of 2025, as they explore the future of cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and developer ecosystems in the tech industry. With a decade of experience in venture capital and growth equity, Saanya shares her journey from starting as a hedge fund analyst at Goldman Sachs to leading growth-stage investments at Bain Capital Ventures. Her focus is on partnering with founders who are passionate about overcoming challenges and building the next wave of transformative software products.

Saanya's unique global perspective, having lived and worked across New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, and San Francisco, shapes her approach to investing in innovative companies. Tune in for a conversation about identifying opportunities in a rapidly evolving tech landscape, navigating the complexities of cloud and cybersecurity, and the role venture capital plays in shaping the future of these industries.

Join MP Eisen (VP of Partnerships at Glean) and Manasi Patwa (Wharton MBA '25) as they dive into Glean's GTM and Partnerships Strategy. 

Glean is the leading Work AI platform that connects and understands all of your company’s data, enabling everyone to find answers, generate content, and automate work with AI. Glean last raised a $260MM Series E in fall 2024 at a $4.6B valuation.

In this episode, MP distills how Glean approaches its key cloud partnerships, collaborations with complementary technology players, and engagements with consultancies. 

Join us for this episode with Peter Cohen, Senior Director of Business Development at Terawatt. In this show we dive into how Terawatt is building commercial scale charging facilities to help facilitate fleets transition to EVs. Terawatt is rapidly growing so give the episode a listen to learn more about them.