​Overview

Wharton Alumni Angel Network of Boston (WAAN Boston) is not only a member of the global Wharton Alumni Angel Network but also a special interest group of the Wharton Club of Boston. Boston's vibrant startup ecosystem is fueling a new generation of startups spanning technology, financial services, education, energy, and healthcare industries, and creating significant opportunities for angel investors. 
 
WAAN Boston provides a forum to connect and nurture relationships between alumni angels and entrepreneurs through pitch sessions from top-tier startups, education programs, and mentorship.

We provide alumni angels with opportunities to meet and evaluate presenting companies, network and collaborate with fellow investors, and increase their investment portfolios. For entrepreneurs, WAAN Boston helps them grow their companies and enhance their skills and knowledge. For mentors, WAAN Boston provides a forum to connect and advise growing start-up companies. 

Boston Operating Board

Michelle Fan        Chair
​Michelle is the founder of the WAAN Boston chapter, as well as a member of the operating board of the WAAN New York City Chapter. Michelle is an equity investment analyst at BNP Paribas Asset Management where she researches technology, telecom, and healthcare stocks in the global emerging markets. Previously she was an associate at BlackRock, with roles in multi-asset portfolio management and APAC fundamental equity. She has held roles on the boards of various non-profits including Cherub Improv, Read Ahead, and the Wharton Club of Boston. Michelle is a frequent judge for the monthly Startupalooza Boston pitch events. She graduated from the Wharton undergraduate program, and is a CFA and a CAIA charterholder.

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Bill Kriebel        ​Vice Chair
​Bill has worked in a range of industries and in 17 countries. He was a regional manager throughout Southeast Asia and Europe for CIGNA. He worked for an internet software company as a product manager and he founded a consulting business.  Bill holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Finance from Harvard University.  He founded the Entrepreneurship Center of the Harvard Extension Student Management and Finance Club.  Bill is currently building a company in the Harvard Innovation Lab. He is a board member of the Penn Club of Boston and an a Penn Alumni Interviewer.

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Partner Outreach 

Bill Kriebel (Lead)
Diane Quinn
Jeff Wilen

Education

Andrea Yeh (Lead)
Connie DeBoever
Louise Borke

Mentorship

Catherine Valega (Lead)
Alvaro Amorrortu

Deals

Jim Carroll (Life-Sciences Lead)
Ramesh Gupta (Non-Life-Sciences Lead)
George Lin
Jack Keniley
Laurent Adamowicz
​Louise Borke
​Michelle Fan
Motty Klots 
Tyler Brewster
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Marketing & Operations

George Lin

​Disclaimer: The Wharton Alumni Angel Network (WAAN) Boston is a special interest group of the Wharton Club of Boston. It is a forum in which investors may be educated about aspects of investment and business, as well as introduced to companies for possible investment. It is not a fund, broker, clearinghouse, or any other form of investment advisor. It is not registered, authorized or regulated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Any information distributed by the Network or its representatives is for information purposes only and is not intended to be, and is not, an endorsement or recommendation with respect to any investments, or an endorsement of the accuracy or adequacy of the information. The choice to use and the manner of utilizing information and knowledge gained through WAAN Boston are each member's individual and personal choice. No guidance shall be given, nor shall any person affiliated with WAAN Boston (or WAAN Boston itself) be responsible for an individual member's use of the information, investment decision, or the results of any investment. WAAN Boston does not conduct any investigation to verify the factual information submitted to potential investors by individual entrepreneurs. Hence, WAAN Boston makes no representations or warranties regarding these companies. Investors must conduct their own due diligence and negotiate the terms of any investment they elect to make. Each member of WAAN Boston is responsible for his or her own investment decisions, and WAAN Boston is not recommending any particular company for investment. Potential or actual investors are responsible for obtaining the necessary information for evaluating the merits and risks of an investment, as well as engaging their own investment advisors. Potential or actual investors understand that angel investing entails significant risks and may result in a complete loss of investment. WAAN Boston, Wharton Club of Boston or the Wharton School are not responsible for, and shall have no liability for, any investment decisions.