S1E8. Exploring Entrepreneurship with Kathy Rocha

In this week’s episode, Tomaso chats with the Operations Director of the Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UConn, Kathy Rocha. Kathy talks about the nonlinear path from a major to career, using her Political Science major from Providence College as an example. Kathy had planned to enter the field of law, but upon graduation, she felt drawn to the business world, ultimately pursuing her MBA and a career in high tech, persisting proudly in a male-dominated field. Listen to this episode to hear how she found herself at UConn and working at the Werth Institute connecting students with opportunities to cultivate their own entrepreneurial mindsets. Kathy even shares one of many stories about a recent UConn student who was able to maximize the opportunities the University has to offer to create an intriguing venture, Levo International. Listen to learn more about what Kathy has to say about finding your path, exploring entrepreneurship, and connecting with the Werth Institute.