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From Small Town to Startup & VC: Lessons in Grit, Growth, and Entrepreneurship FILLING QUICKLY
Thursday March 27, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 612, Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub
Join Douglas Wilber as he shares his journey from a small town in Upstate New York to the world of startups and venture capital. In this session, Douglas will reflect on how athletics paved his way to Penn State, the key lessons he learned during his time at PSU, and how his early career moves shaped his entrepreneurial mindset. From working at Enterprise (Discover) to leading a startup (Denim) and eventually transitioning into venture capital, Douglas has navigated the highs and lows of business firsthand. Whether you’re an aspiring founder or just starting your career, this session will provide real-world insights, practical advice, and strategies to help you carve your own path in the startup ecosystem.
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Douglas Wilber

Operating Partner, SixThirty Ventures
Doug Wilber is the Operating Partner at venture capital firm SixThirty. In the newly created role, Wilber advises SixThirty’s portfolio companies as they refine their go-to-market strategies to effectively partner with large-scale, enterprise businesses. An industry veteran, Wilber... Read More →
Thursday March 27, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 612, Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub
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