Karl T. Ulrich

Angel Investor Pennsylvania, United States ·Founded 2005

Overview

Karl T. Ulrich is an angel investor and Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He holds the CIBC Endowed Professorship in Entrepreneurship and e-Commerce and is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship, and product development. He has co-authored textbooks such as 'Product Design and Development' and 'Innovation Tournaments.' In addition to his academic roles, Ulrich has co-founded several initiatives, including the Weiss Tech House and the Integrated Product Design Program, both aimed at fostering innovation within the university community. He has also led numerous innovation efforts across various industries, resulting in over 20 patents. Ulrich earned his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Ulrich's entrepreneurial ventures include co-founding Terrapass Inc., recognized by The New York Times as one of the most noteworthy ideas of 2005, and designing the Xootr scooter, which Business Week named one of the 50 coolest products of the 21st Century. He has served as a Senior Advisor to the Dean, Asia at The Wharton School and has been involved in various initiatives to promote innovation and entrepreneurship globally.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative business models
  • Scalable growth potential
  • Strong management teams
  • Clear market differentiation
  • Sustainable competitive advantage

Portfolio Companies

Terrapass Inc.Xootr

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Frequently asked questions about Karl T. Ulrich

What sectors does Karl T. Ulrich invest in?

Karl T. Ulrich invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Pennsylvania, United States. Karl T. Ulrich is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Karl T. Ulrich invest at?

Karl T. Ulrich backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 100K - 5M.

Which regions does Karl T. Ulrich invest in?

Karl T. Ulrich invests across United States.

What companies has Karl T. Ulrich invested in?

Karl T. Ulrich's portfolio includes Terrapass Inc. and Xootr.

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