Penn Social Entrepreneurship Movement (PennSEM)

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Club Mission

Established in 2007, the Penn Social Entrepreneurship Movement (PennSEM) is a community of student entrepreneurs, innovators, and consultants based out of the University of Pennsylvania and dedicated to social impact. Our passion for sustainable change drives us to build new social enterprises, support existing ones through pro-bono consulting services, and grow the movement across campus and beyond.

PennSEM is recruiting for our two branches this Spring: Consultants and Spire Board positions.

PennSEM Consulting teams have consulted for 100+ different social enterprises, ranging from new ventures to Fortune 500 companies to $130+ billion investment management firms, offering robust, impactful recommendations and acquiring valuable skills and experiences. Consultants also have access to special professional development workshops, networking events, and other opportunities.

Spire, PennSEM's impact accelerator and Penn's only student-run startup accelerator focused on social impact ventures, is dedicated to helping students build their own impact ventures from the ground up. The fall fellowship includes comprehensive workshops, notable speakers, office hours, and written resources and culminates in a pitch competition with angel investors and VCs. In the spring, we recruit for our Board that helps plan and run the fall fellowship.

Joining PennSEM means joining the consulting & entrepreneurship group with the most passionate, forward-thinking people and becoming a part of a tight-knit family that will last beyond your college years. No prior experience is required (and we mean it)!

For more information and to join our listserv, please visit: https://pennsem.org/.

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FAQ

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Question: To apply for the PennSem consulting teams, is it expected that applicants have had experience in consulting before? - Anonymous

We do not expect applicants have prior consulting experience and welcome everyone to apply! Many of the skills can be learned once you join PennSEM and work with a project.

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Question: Does PennSEM do recruiting in the spring? - Anonymous
Yes, we do! In the spring we plan to re-recruit for Consulting as well as Spire Accelerator and Spire board!
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Question: I have a math placement test during the information session. Will there be any other opportunities to get to know the club and connect with people in the club? - Anonymous
Yes! You can meet us tonight at the SAC Fair, on Friday/Saturday at the Wharton Virtual Fair, our 2nd New Student Programming event on 9/16 (Casing & Entrepreneurship Workshop), or attend a coffee chat with a Consulting member (info about coffee chats will be linked to our Facebook and website)! The information session will also likely be recorded and posted to our Facebook.
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Question: Is the consulting role open to seniors? - Anonymous
Yes, all students are being considered for Consulting!
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Basic Info

12 Registered (> 100 Members)

Not Currently Accepting Members

Application Required

Both Semesters


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How to Get Involved

1) Apply for PennSEM Consulting or Spire Board for Fall 2024 using the Wharton Centralized Application (open to students from all schools & years) by Friday, September 13th.

2) Join our listserv here. You'll become a general body member and receive recruiting updates, social impact/consulting/entrepreneurship news and professional advice, and notifications for PennSEM-wide events (panels, workshops, career treks)! 

3) GBMers can join our community engagement program! Fill out the interest form for Fall 2024 here

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