About
John Ta
Passionate about financial literacy, teaching, entreprenurship, & patient wellness advocacy. Avid powerlifter.
- Email: jta2000@sas.upenn.edu
- LinkedIn: Connect with me!
- Masters: Chemistry
- Majors: Biochem & Biophysics
- Interests: Healthcare finance, entrepreneurship, & VC
Involvements
Ventures
Common Cents
Founder & CEO
Empowering students to manage their money and to reach financial independence
Notable Accolades
- Penn Startup Showcase 2021 Semifinalists
- Wharton Innovation Fund Awardee
EduCare
Co-founder & Director of Finance
Designing the future of health literacy
Notable Accolades
- Penn CARES Grant Recipient
- Wharton Innovation Fund Awardee; Launch Award
- Mack Institution for Innovation Grant Recipient
VariCard
Founder & CEO
Stealth mode
Notable Accolades
- Startup302 3rd place overall, finhealth prize (youngest founding team)
- iCorps Accelerator 2021 Cohort & Top 6 2020–21 Ventures
- Wharton Innovation Fund Awardee
- WeissPitch Idea Competition, 2nd Overall
Funsies
Taco Tuesday Power Rankings
Philadelphia
- Best Taco Tuesday in General: Rosy's Taco Bar
- Best Chicken Tacos: Rosy's Taco Bar
- Best Pork Tacos: Mission Taqueria
- Best Fish Tacos: Distrito
- Overrated Taco Tuesday: El Vez