Michelle Cote

Michelle Cote is a Lead Instructor at the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) within the University of Connecticut School of Business. She also serves as Director of Launc[H], a community initiative fostering Hartford’s growth as a hub for innovation and business development. Her expertise spans business model development, customer discovery, social enterprise, and innovation ecosystems.

Education: She holds a B.A. and an M.B.A. from the University of Connecticut.

Research Interests: Cote focuses on entrepreneurial education, social impact ventures, and building innovation ecosystems. She supports initiatives like Accelerate UConn and the CCEI Summer Fellowship Program to cultivate new ventures. Her work with Launc[H] includes launching the Hartford InsurTech Hub and fostering partnerships in digital health and advanced manufacturing.

Awards: Recognized in 2008 by O, The Oprah Magazine for her innovative ideas.

Advising & Grants: She mentors students and faculty through CCEI programs but no explicit grant details are provided. She leads Launc[H], a community-driven initiative, and previously supported social entrepreneurs via reSET and The Purpose Project.

Labs/Teams: Active in Launc[H] and the Hartford InsurTech Hub, collaborating to enhance Hartford’s entrepreneurial landscape.