Join the global competition. Learn about impact investing and use your skills to assess early-stage impact venture capital deals.
Throughout the academic year, students source and conduct due diligence on companies that combine impact with compelling business models. Participants learn topics like impact management and measurement practices as well as early-stage valuation models. Learn more about the global program here and read on below to learn more about the on-campus Turner MIINT experience for Wharton and Penn students.
“I was incredibly impressed with the quality of work done by these students – and, more so, by the passion and commitment to using their business degrees for positive change. As I looked around the room, I was confident that I was meeting some of the impact investing industry’s future leaders.”
– Bobby Turner, W’84, sponsor of the Turner MIINT program
Turner MIINT@Wharton
Compete with your classmates before competing with the world.
Managed by the ESG Initiative at the Wharton School, Turner MIINT@Wharton is Penn’s internal competition to select the student team that will represent Wharton at the global finals in April 2024.
First, select and register your team of 3-5 students. You will then receive an invitation to join the Turner MIINT online learning platform where you can access the curriculum, learn about opportunities for career treks with other schools, and submit any deliverables. In March 2024, a team of judges will select the winning team to represent Wharton at the global finals in April.
By participating in Turner MIINT@Wharton, you will also receive supplementary training and networking opportunities throughout the academic year.
The internal program culminates with student teams making presentations to an expert panel of judges at Wharton for the chance to compete in the final Turner MIINT competition. The winning team will receive a $50,000 investment into the company featured in its presentation.
The Details
- Who is eligible to participate?
Wharton MBA students and Penn graduate students - What are the application deadlines/submission instructions?
Applications opened August 30, 2023 and closed October 6, 2023 11:59 p.m. ET. Late applications will not be accepted, nor will supplemental materials sent separately from the formal application. - How long is the program?
PROGRAM TIMELINE
October 2023 – April 2024
TURNER MIINT@WHARTON FINALS
March 2024
GLOBAL TURNER MIINT FINALS
April 5-6 2024
Questions? Contact Yuri Seung, Program Manager.
THE SUPPORT AND VISION OF IMPACT INVESTOR BOBBY TURNER, W’84, CATALYZED THE LAUNCH OF TURNER MIINT.
As a longtime supporter of social impact activities at Wharton, Turner – CEO of Turner Impact Capital – is an example of, as Joseph Wharton said, harnessing the power of business to “solve the social problems incident to our civilization.” He also helps inform the ongoing priorities and future direction of the Wharton School as a member of the board of overseers. The ESG Initiative is very grateful to Lauren Golub Turner, W’85, and Bobby Turner, W’84 for their support.