​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 (Founder, former Chair)
Bill Kriebel (Chair)
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Partner Outreach 
Bill Kriebel (Lead)
Alan Gong
​Diane Quinn
Jeff Wilen

Education
Andrea Yeh (Lead)
Connie DeBoever
Louise Borke
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Mentorship
Angelika Feng (Lead)
Catherine Valega
Mark Savage
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​Deals
Ramesh Gupta (Non-Life-Sciences Lead)
George Lin
Jack Keniley
Laurent Adamowicz
​Michelle Fan
​Pragna Kolli
Suma Nagaraj
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.