Joseph Ansanelli on starting his first business

"It was definitely scary, but we probably weren't smart enough to realize that what we were doing was risky." - Joseph Ansanelli (W'92) discusses how, as a student, he co-founded Trio, a software company ultimately acquired by Apple's software division.

Joseph Ansanelli on the birth of Vontu

"We actually had the first venture capital pitch from my living room." - a life-threatening accident during the early days of founding Vontu forced Joseph Ansanelli, W'92, to think about the atmosphere and priorities in his data loss prevention company.

What Wharton Means to Joseph Ansanelli

"My parents were immigrants, and sent three kids to college. My dad was a schoolteacher. And I'd like to figure out how to help other people come here and have that opportunity." - Joseph Ansanelli, W'92, talks about how Wharton gave him the network and the thinking skills to succeed as and entrepreneur, and how he's giving back.

Joseph Ansanelli - Full Interview

Our full interview with Joseph Ansanelli, W'92.