Student Initiative Foundation (SIF) is a novel club at Penn that provides valuable opportunities in cutting-edge fields for students across all departments and schools. This club functions by partnering with local startups in Philadelphia to create exciting initiatives for Penn students. Through these initiatives, students gain opportunities ranging from skill-based internships to volunteering campaigns in the greater Philadelphia community. The aim of this club is to serve as the hub for student exposure and exploration in groundbreaking areas of study poised to advance humanity in the near future.&nbsp;
This organization is for ambitious students across all departments and majors ranging from healthcare to business to computer science and more. Students should join according to one or more of the following criteria:
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<li>You seek opportunity</li>
<li>You want to scale your startup</li>
<li>You are ambitious, motivated, passionate</li>
<li>You have the desire to explore cutting-edge fields</li>
<li>You wish to make a significant impact in your community</li>
</ul>
Spring 2025: Proscia Series 
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The first partnership through SIF will be with Proscia – a software company at the forefront of the digital AI pathology revolution. Located in Philadelphia, Proscia has made waves in the fields of diagnostics and life sciences, gaining traction through various alliances around the world with major pharma companies and pathology labs and obtaining millions of dollars in investments. With the evident potential of Proscia, the founders have received immense recognition including an appearance in Forbes 30 under 30.&nbsp;
This fall, Proscia will be coming to Penn with the aim of teaching students about the implications of AI in healthcare through periodic talks and demonstrations provided by the CEO, AI development team, etc. Additionally, through this partnership, various initiatives targeting students across all majors will be created including internship and volunteering opportunities, hackathons, AI education, and much more.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Future Partnerships and Initiatives: 
The leadership team of SIF continuously searches for local startups to partner with and strives to offer opportunities for students in the fields of highest advancement. This club also aims to scale Penn-student-led startups through strong partnerships and initiatives. With each partnership and initiative, we work to provide cutting-edge opportunities for students, setting them up to be leaders of the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;

​SIF is thrilled to host its introductory event in collaboration with Proscia and fellow Penn club AIBC! Proscia, an innovative AI company based in Philadelphia, is transforming the healthcare sector.
​We’re excited to welcome David West, CEO of Proscia, who will share his inspiring journey—from founding Proscia as an undergraduate to leading a multi-million-dollar company with groundbreaking potential.
​Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from David’s experiences and discover the exciting internship opportunities available to undergraduate and graduate Penn students through the SIF - Proscia - AIBC partnership.
​Join us for an evening of insights, inspiration, and networking!

SIF - Proscia Introductory Event

Akash Verma

President

Abraham Friedman

Director of Operations

Derek Cuzco-Santacruz

Director of Finance

Leheng Yu

Chief Student Advisor of Research and Development

Maui Schwartz

Vice President

Rishi Suresh

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Aarfa Sheikh

Member

Aaron Meslin

Aenaviah Amna

Alexander Basile

Alexander Kang

Anna Antich

Ashton Karim

Asim Handy

Avery Goodman

Bliss Singhal

Chinmay Govind

Chu Xu

Davidi Tawfiles

Dhruva Jindal

Eddie Xu

Freya Young

Helen Zheng

Henry Huang

Hrishita Mareddy

Hussein Elzaafarany

Jack Dresner

James Owens

Joseph Masica

Joy Yang

Kelly Nicklas

Kiet Cao

Koji Karasumaru

Krishna Chemudupati

Krrisha Patel

Liam Rivard

Luciano Reyes Botello

Max Davidoff

Neil Pereira

Pu Tan

Rita Ramakrishnan

Ronan Azzam

Sean Donovan

Sean Lee

Sifen Amentie

Sophia Wang

Teja Tirunagari

Toni Olusina

Wade Parzick

Yara Ahmedfiqi

Zachary Seiger

Zak Bentham

Student Initiative Foundation (SIF)

Partnering with Philadelphia-based startups to provide valuable opportunities for students through various initiatives.

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