Riley Pelisek graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business in December of 2016, substituting a final semester of electives to gain exposure to entrepreneurship, social-impact investing and private sector development in African markets.
He has focused prior internship experience around high-growth and innovative businesses, working with the Equity Capital Markets Group of middle-market investment bank Robert W. Baird, the Innovation and Technology Transfer Office of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and the technology private equity firm Silver Lake Partners.
During his fellowship, Riley enjoyed the fabulous weather, and stayed active by joining a Kigali running club, ultimate Frisbee team, and hiking volcanoes in Virunga!
