The Husky Effect
How UConn Is Creating the Entrepreneurs of the Future
by Toni Boucher with Josh Young
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Pub Date 18 Mar 2025 | Archive Date 25 May 2025
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Description
Like the coaches and players on the storied University of Connecticut’s national champion men’s and women’s basketball teams, Toni Boucher knows firsthand how to compete and win—and occasionally how to fall short and get back up and bet on herself yet one more time.
In this overtly personal exploration of how to achieve business excellence, the former state legislator and long-standing executive lays out a recipe for entrepreneurs of any age to reach for their dreams.
She knows what she is talking about. Boucher has run in seventeen political campaigns (and won fifteen). She and her late husband, Bud, have been involved in many startups and business innovations. Each of these involved risk and belief in pursuit of an idea even when others lose faith. Bud and Boucher’s father, who brought the family to the United States when she was a little girl, have inspired her over a lifetime. Despite countless business failures, they never gave up until they found success.
That dogged determination and the incredible success of Bud’s final business allowed Boucher to name the Boucher Management & Entrepreneurship Department at the UConn School of Business in his honor, and also to support anyone on an entrepreneurial journey who is committed to learning the skills and work ethic that get meaningful results.
A long-time politician, Boucher believes the best social justice program is creating jobs so people can support themselves and their families. The Husky Effect is a deep dive into UConn’s innovative approaches to teaching entrepreneurship and the key figures who are reshaping the curriculum to emphasize hands-on experience, emotional intelligence, and a multidisciplinary approach. It is an invitation for you to discover how you can create your own winning story.
Advance Praise
“Success is about doing your work in a way that it can’t be done any better. That is the goal every day, both on the basketball court and at the UConn School of Business.”
—Geno Auriemma, winningest basketball coach in NCAA history, eleven-time national champion
“Huskies have a championship mentality with a growth mindset, intrinsic motivation to achieve and innovate, and a strong sense of belonging. We build resilience in the students and prepare them for a rewarding life, career, and citizenship.”
—Radenka Maric, president, University of Connecticut
“Toni Boucher’s unwavering commitment to innovation has transformed UConn’s School of Business into a powerhouse of entrepreneurial success. The Husky Effect takes readers inside the bold initiatives—cutting-edge, hands-on learning in venture investing and groundbreaking research in entrepreneurship—that are equipping the next generation of trailblazers. This is the story of how one donor’s vision is building the future, one entrepreneur at a time.”
—Greg Reilly, interim dean, UConn School of Business
“Toni Boucher’s financial and personal commitment to UConn is unparalleled. Her devotion to Connecticut, the university, and our student-athletes has been incredible and has improved the lives of so many. I have known Toni for years, and I am inspired by her selfless devotion to serving and commitment to UConn. She is a state treasure.”
—Marc D'Amelio, cofounder and CEO, D'Amelio Brands & D'Amelio Footwear; founder, D'Amelio Huskies NIL Collective
“Toni’s generous gift to UConn’s now Boucher Management & Entrepreneurship Department has unlocked countless opportunities for students. Thanks to her investment, I’ve led transaction teams investing real dollars in innovative startups and visited preeminent financial institutions like Apollo Global Management and Fortress Investment Group to underwrite their funds. Her vision for fostering entrepreneurship at UConn will impact generations of Huskies to come.”
—Aria Penna, finance major, UConn Class of 2025
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9798891387089 |
| PRICE | US$19.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 120 |
