Showcasing the next generation of innovation in finance, backed by Wharton’s global network.
Wharton Cypher Accelerator Demo and Innovation Day is the annual presentation of transformative startups shaping the future of FinTech, AI, and blockchain. During this event, Cypher Accelerator gathers investors, founders, faculty, and industry leaders for a day of startup pitches, expert panels, and networking.
Powerful Keynote Speakers for 2025
Attendees gain insights from industry leaders, whose work shapes the future of finance.
Bill Tai
Venture Capitalist
Jeremy Schwartz
Global Chief Investment Officer of WisdomTree Asset Management
Meet the Altus Cohort
Five startups were selected for their potential to disrupt industries and drive meaningful innovation. Founders from these companies will offer a presentation during Demo Day that displays their value proposition.
- Corpus AnalytiX – Catalyzing healthcare breakthroughs through data synergy.
- Cosmos – Debating’s ‘chess.com’.
- Odynn – Independent awards optimization platform.
- PluggableAI – Fan engagement revolution.
- RIZZARR – Connecting brands with vetted content creators.
Demo Day 2024
On April 12, 2024, Cypher Accelerator Demo and Innovation was held at the Penn Club of New York, featuring demonstrations from the Dominion Cohort of startups, panel discussions, and a keynote from Thomas K. Lee, executive director and chief investment officer, New York State Legislature, the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS).
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