Leadership

PRESIDENT

CAREERS

The Careers team is responsible for bringing to life events, interview prep groups, and resources for Wharton students interested in Tech careers. We help others identify career paths in tech and serve as the main source of career resources for members. Applicants should be proactive and have a strong interest in helping others achieve their recruiting goals. Prior experience navigating tech recruiting is a plus but not required.

Sample Programming:

• Tech recruiting pods

• Recruiting prep and guide facilitation

• Interview prep workshops

• Coffee chat database, interview guide, other community resources

Contact us at: techclubcareers@wharton.upenn.edu

COMMUNITY

The Community team plans events to help students build relationships and find mentors / mentees within the Tech Club community. We host large group and small group events throughout the year ranging from club-wide happy hours to small group dinners and board socials.

Sample Programming:

• Small group dinners

• Happy hours

• Securing sweet SWAG for the group

• Winter and Spring Welcome Weekend

• Social events

• Board socials

Contact us at: techclubcommunity@wharton.upenn.edu

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

The Marketing & Communications team is responsible for overseeing the Tech Club’s internal and external media and communications channels. This role will support member engagement and knowledge through frequent, timely and clear internal communications (eg. Club newsletter, Slack, GroupMe) and increase awareness of Wharton’s large and growing tech community through external channels (website, social media).

What we do:

• Curate and organize weekly newsletter and other email blasts

• Manage website, Campus Groups, and social media pages

• Own and drive social media marketing, strategy and content

• Market the Tech Club at Wharton and to other parties (companies, prospective students)

• Own club brand strategy

Contact us at: techclubmarketing@wharton.upenn.edu

MEMBER EDUCATION

The Member Education committee is responsible for educating the Tech Club community about tech sub-sectors, trends, and current events. We bring thought leaders, industry executives, and educators to share their experiences and guidance for students looking to build a career in tech. We frequently collaborate with faculty, MBACM and other clubs to organize educational programming for Tech Tuesdays.

Sample Programming:

• Weekly Tech Tuesdays

• Skills workshops (e.g. Product Management, Tableau)

• Fireside chats with executives and alumni

• Industry primers & newsletters

You can reach out to us at techclubmembered@wharton.upenn.edu

TECH TOKS

Wharton Tech Toks creates a space for bold, forward-looking tech discussions that enlighten and inspire. Partnering with other Wharton clubs and Tech Club committees, we aim to provide an opportunity to explore topics across the tech industry for both the Wharton Community and beyond.

Sample Programming:

• Discussions with C-suite executives on their experience and vision

• Round-table with recent PMs at leading tech companies Interviews with start-up founders

Contact us at whartontechtoks@wharton.upenn.edu

Check out recent episodes here

FINANCE & SPONSORSHIPS

The Finance & Sponsorships team is responsible for managing the Tech Club’s day-to-day finances as well as supporting the long-term financial viability of the Club. We help secure sponsorships to support the Club’s activities.

What we do

• Develop sponsorship packages and identify potential sponsors for the Tech Club

• Manage budget, expenses, reimbursements and other treasurer activities

• Stay apprised of budget status; forecast budget shortfalls and surpluses

Contact us at: techclubfinance@wharton.upenn.edu

TECH CONFERENCE

Tech Conference is a marquee event hosted by Tech Club in November. This day of intensive programming introduces Wharton community to emerging tech trends and career paths through speaker sessions and panel discussions with students, alumni and executives. Tech Conference serves as a platform for knowledge sharing and networking in the tech industry. Organized in collaboration with other clubs and MBACM, Tech Week has sessions such as:

• Executive Panel Discussion (ex: on Future of Mobility)

• Alumni Sessions (ex: PM career progression)

• Employer information sessions

• Interview prep workshops

• Social events

Please contact techweekteam@wharton.upenn.edu if you would like to be invited to our sessions as a sponsor, speaker or panelist.

TREKS

Our goal is to provide members deeper exposure to tech companies and startups across a variety of industries. Our in-person and virtual treks provide a platform for students and companies to interact in a more intimate setting.

Sample Programing:

• Big Tech Treks

• Startup Treks

• NYC / SF Treks

• Virtual Treks

Contact us at: techclubtreks@wharton.upenn.edu

DEI

Our goal is to create a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for the tech community at Wharton and throughout the tech industry overall.