When asked about his post-graduation plans in a college survey, future Half.com founder Josh Kopelman checked the box “unemployed.”
“Back in the ’90s, there was no box for ‘start your own business,’” the 1993 Wharton graduate said on Tuesday to an audience of about 50 in Huntsman Hall. At the talk, organized by the Wharton Undergraduate Private Equity/Venture Capital Association, Kopelman shared with the students his experience in entrepreneurship and venture capital. “He has both perspectives,” said Engineering freshman Hong Kim, who attended the event.
As a rising junior in 1991, Kopelman co-founded the internet service company Infonautics Corporation. He cherished the hands-on experience, but after graduation he planned to create a site called “Ebazon” — inspired by eBay and Amazon. He eventually launched the site as “Half.com.”
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Author: Zhana Sandeva
