Chat to Connect

WPI's Chat to Connect series aims to nurture and develop WPI community of students, mentors, and alumni to grow the entrepreneurial culture on campus.
With knowledge and expertise within our large community, Chat to Connect brings students and industry leaders together to show students how excellent ideas can turn into market-worthy products and intellectual property.
Chat to Connect events host diverse partnerships with various student clubs to engage with our mentors and alumni. Students choose the topics of choice to ask the experts. Through storytelling and knowledge sharing of successes and failures, the mentors impart their wisdom to help students consider the next steps. Students gain insight from professionals and industry leaders on navigating their ideas and projects to make an impact locally and globally.
Our program is designed to
- spark and grow the innovative and entrepreneurial mindset,
- engage a diverse and inclusive student community in thought-provoking conversations,
- expand the innovative and entrepreneurial community, and
- introduce new students to our various program offerings to support their projects and ideas.
A sneak peak from previous Chat to Connect events!

The Power of Social Entrepreneurship, Service and Volunteering


Learn How to Add Value to Your Project


How to Pitch Yourself


How to Build a Career as a Woman in STEM

Learn more about WPI's Chat to Connect speakers through the Experts in Residence program.
Student Testimonials
"It was really exciting and friendly environment in the event. Listening to people who have done the same things themselves is pretty amazing. It gave very good insight and the conversation after the event was very helpful."- Graduate Student
"It was a very good seminar. Please set up others like this."- Participant