Veg Out and WCU Investment Group Present : Venture Capitalist, Entrepreneur and Consultant David Benzaquen (with free Vegan Catering)

David Benzaquen

Consultant and investor for plant-based food companies.

Mission: Plant LLC

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenzaquen/

David Benzaquen is one of the world’s leading experts in the plant-based food industry. Among his experiences, he spent nearly a decade leading a corporate strategy consulting firm for plant-based consumer products, founded one of the first plant-based seafood companies, and has invested in a number of businesses in the space. David serves as an adviser with multiple food accelerators and venture capital funds and has spoken at conferences all over the world about the plant-based industry. He and his companies have been profiled in The New York Times, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Fast Company, Wired, Inc, CNN and more. 

Joshua Filer

President

Veg Out

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuafiler/

Joshua Filer is a Senior at West Chester University, pursuing a degree in Finance.



Currently works as a Business Development Representative for Mission:Plant LLC.



Previously worked in Corporate Development as a Strategy and Business Development Analyst Intern at CertainTeed.



At West Chester University he is the President of Veg Out, President of Net Impact, and Vice President of the West Chester University Investment Group, the previous Dining Services Senator for the Student Government Association, key contributor to Students Against Food Insecurity. Being a fierce advocate of the student populous, he has led town halls, group discussions, and lobbied in Harrisburg to discuss food insecurity and food options on campus. He also contributes to the Sustainability Council, Sustainable Food Systems Committee, and Principles for Responsible Management Education Committee.

Clay Corcimiglia

President

West Chester University Investment Group

https://www.linkedin.com/in/claycorcimiglia/

Clay is a Senior at West Chester University Honors College double majoring in Accounting and Finance with minors in Applied Statistics and Civic & Professional Leadership with a concentration in Business Leadership. Upon graduation, Clay has plans to work at Meradia, where he is currrently interning. He previously interned with CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen). Clay, upon graduation, also plans to take the CFA Level 1 exam. He is currently the president of the WCU Investment Group as well as the president of the Ski and Snowboarding club.



Clay is a Data-driven decision maker with professional and academic experience in portfolio management, equity valuation, financial modeling, and risk management. Capable team builder and leader possessing strong written and verbal communication ability. Adaptive learner and critical thinker seeking to challenge himself in a high-paced, competitive work environment where he can both teach and be taught.



150 credit graduation: May 2022