Founders who studied at The Wharton School

Profiles of founders and leaders who were educated at The Wharton School.

Who's in it: Lists The Wharton School under "educated at". Based on Wikidata, as shown in each profile's “At a glance” facts.

Portrait of Josh Harris — Fig. 1.1Josh HarrisPhoto: Josh Harris / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Finance · 23 October 2026

Charting New Territory: Josh Harris and the Rise of 26North

Josh Harris — Founder, 26North

Following a significant career in private equity, Josh Harris established 26North, an alternative asset firm focused on diverse financial strategies and growth.

Portrait of Yuri Milner — Fig. 1.2Yuri MilnerPhoto: TechCrunch / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Technology · 20 October 2026

The Architect of Russia's Internet Giant

Yuri Milner — Co-founder and former Chairperson, VK

A key figure in the development of Russia's digital landscape, Yuri Milner co-founded the entity that would become VK, a major internet presence.

Portrait of John Sculley — Fig. 1.3John SculleyPhoto: Judae1 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Technology · 19 October 2026

Rethinking the Smartphone for Emerging Markets

John Sculley — Co-founder, Obi Worldphone

After leading consumer goods and computing giants, John Sculley co-founded Obi Worldphone to design mobile devices for developing regions.