Join us for Wharton Cypher Accelerator Demo and Innovation Day, an exclusive gathering where the latest cohort of FinTech and blockchain startups present their innovations to an audience of investors, industry leaders, and academic experts.
Wharton Cypher Accelerator, powered by the Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance, is a premier, non-dilutive program that helps early-stage startups refine their strategies, build critical relationships, and accelerate their growth. Demo Day is the culmination of this work, offering founders a platform to showcase their ventures and connect with key stakeholders shaping the future of finance.
What to Expect
- Startup Pitches – See presentations from this year’s Altus Cohort, featuring five cutting-edge startups building the future of decentralized finance, AI, and FinTech.
- Industry Insights – Hear from Wharton faculty and FinTech leaders about emerging trends and the evolution of financial technology, including keynotes from Bill Tai, original backer of Zoom, and Jeremy Schwartz, Global Chief Investment Officer of WisdomTree Asset Management.
- Networking Opportunities – Connect with a curated audience of investors, founders, and thought leaders in the FinTech ecosystem.
- Executive Level Speakers: Heath Tarbert, President of Circle; Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase; Stuart Alderoty, General Counsel of Ripple; Jared Roscoe, Deputy General Counsel of Softbank, Jonathan Ashtor, Global Co-Head of Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions and Partner at Paul Weiss; and more.
Meet the Altus Cohort
Five startups were selected for their potential to disrupt industries and drive meaningful innovation:
- Corpus AnalytiX – Catalyzing healthcare breakthroughs through data synergy.
- Cosmos – Debating’s 'chess.com'.
- Odynn – Independent awards optimization platform.
- PluggableAI – Fan engagement revolution.
- RIZZARR – Connecting brands with vetted content creators.
Stay Connected
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Contact demoday@sequence-events.com for general event enquiries or finance-centers@wharton.upenn.edu for questions related to Finance at Wharton.
Learn More
- Read about Wharton Cypher Accelerator in this Wharton Story.
- View the agenda and photos from 2024 Demo and Innovation Day.
We look forward to seeing you at the Penn Club of New York on April 4!