Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Welcome to the Innovation and Entrepreneurship community!

The Innovation & Entrepreneurship community will provide resources, information, and a virtual space for students and alumni interested in innovation and entrepreneurship.  As a follower of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship community, you will get timely alerts on internships, co-ops, jobs, blogs, and events posted on the page.  

Career and self-development are life-long processes that evolve as new experiences and information are obtained. Use this page to design your career and self-development strategically. Review the list of student and professional organizations and decide which opportunities best align with your career goals. Connect with a Husky Mentor to engage in career conversations that will expand your network and give you an on-the-job perspective. Explore your options by reviewing Job Market Insights and the UConn Undergraduate Outcomes.  

Tips on Pitching your Business from a Chief Marketing Officer

Published on May 24, 2023

Marisa Thalberg shared advice with students interested in entrepreneurship at the Tips on Pitching your Business event during April of last year through a webinar in honor of Entrepreneurship Month. Throughout her career journey, Thalberg has been Global Chief Brand …

By Jennifer Criollo
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Business Opportunities (Outside of the Classroom)

Published on May 12, 2023

Are you interested in expanding your business experience? Check out these on-campus resources that can help foster innovation and supports student opportunities.

By Christopher McAuliffe
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Student Success Story: Aarthi Shankar

Published on May 3, 2023

Junior Financial Management major Aarthi Shankar has been heavily involved in the UConn Hartford community. Learn about her experiences and the advice she has for current and future students.

By Andrew Lanza
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Brainstorming Business Ideas: Entrepreneur Month

Published on April 24, 2023

Entrepreneurs Haley Segar and Kayla Simon shared their entrepreneurial journeys and how resources at UConn helped them get their businesses started. Read on to learn more about their unique stories and businesses.

By Emily Bretthauer
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Nidhi Nair: Student Success Blog

Published on April 18, 2023

Learn about senior Economics Major Nidhi Nair ’23, her career journey so far and the Schwartzman Scholar Program she will be participating in after graduation!

By Alexis Staten
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Student/Alumni Success Stories

Simone Morris: Empowering Women in Entrepreneurship

Latinx Heritage Month Spotlight: Noëlle Santos

Student Success Story: Aarthi Shankar

Brainstorming Business Ideas: Entrepreneur Month

Nidhi Nair: Student Success Blog

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NetWerx Program

NetWerx Program

The Werth Institute NetWerx Program builds bridges between current students and UConn alumni through multiple engagement opportunities centering around how …

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Résumé Samples by Career Community

Résumé Samples by Career Community

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Career Search Engines

Career Search Engines

In addition to engaging in networking, searching online can be a viable option to supplement internship and co-op efforts. In …

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Werth Institute

Werth Institute

Under University leadership, the Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation brings together myriad programs that foster entrepreneurship and …

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Women’s Business Development Council

Women’s Business Development Council

Women’s Business Development Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing the tools and resources to help …

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U.S. Small Business Administration

U.S. Small Business Administration

We support America’s small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) connects entrepreneurs with lenders and funding to help them plan, start and …

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