As the chairman, president, and CEO of Sempris, LLC, George S. Richards of Naples, FL, leads a company that designs innovative membership programs. Prior to starting his career, George S. Richards earned an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and School of Engineering and Applied Science have announced the start of The Ripple Project as part of the Ripple University Blockchain Research Initiative. The new project aims to promote student and faculty research in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. The project’s Ripple Fellowship will support a small group of students as they pursue the University of Pennsylvania’s new Wharton-Engineering MBA/MS dual degree program.
The Ripple Project comes at a time when employers are seeking professionals with knowledge of blockchain technology and how to harness its potential. In addition to giving financial resources to support faculty research and financial aid, Ripple, a global payments company, will provide technical resources and strategic guidance to University of Pennsylvania faculty as they equip students with the knowledge required to use the power of blockchain technology.
The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and School of Engineering and Applied Science have announced the start of The Ripple Project as part of the Ripple University Blockchain Research Initiative. The new project aims to promote student and faculty research in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. The project’s Ripple Fellowship will support a small group of students as they pursue the University of Pennsylvania’s new Wharton-Engineering MBA/MS dual degree program.
The Ripple Project comes at a time when employers are seeking professionals with knowledge of blockchain technology and how to harness its potential. In addition to giving financial resources to support faculty research and financial aid, Ripple, a global payments company, will provide technical resources and strategic guidance to University of Pennsylvania faculty as they equip students with the knowledge required to use the power of blockchain technology.
