Aurore Hochard

Head of Entrepreneurship Programmes - Cass Business School

After a rewarding career as a teacher and tech entrepreneur in the USA and UK, Aurore came back to the Education Industry to share her passion for entrepreneurship with Cass Business School Faculty, staff and students. As well as supporting students contemplating an entrepreneurial venture, Aurore enjoys working with small and large businesses. By creating and running entrepreneurship programmes and events, including startup weekends, hackathons for corporate partners and business conferences like Cass Innovate, Aurore helps businesses be more competitive by fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and developing more ‘intrapreneurs’ in their organisations.

Expertise to custom design, sell and deliver highly experiential educational programs based on academic, personal and corporate needs

Outstanding business development skills and legal knowledge that help in negotiating with commercial partners and corporate sponsors (as well as students and colleagues at Cass Business School!)

Vast experience in project managing large scale educational courses and events (Ex: Cass Innovate, an annual conference welcoming 200+ attendees)

Strong networking skills leading to connections made within the entrepreneurship, corporate and media industry, with A-list celebrities as well as governing politicians in the UK and France

Capacity (and passion) giving advice and consultative support for student ventures as well as motivate and support other business school staff