Congratulations to Sara Cochran, 37, for being chosen as part of our 2019 class of 20 Under 40!

Get to know a bit about Sara before the issue:

Occupation

Entrepreneurial Programs Manager, Department of Research and Economic Development; Interim Director of Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Adjunct Professor, Trulaske College of Business at MU

Years lived in Columbia

5.5

What excites you about your job?

Students! When I get to implement a student program or teach a unique lesson, I love watching students learn and grow and see their excitement and passion for entrepreneurship. Don’t tell them this, but student emails or notes of kind words and thanks are my favorite and keep me doing what I do. I save them all.

Learn more about Sara and the rest of the 20 Under 40 class of 2019 in our January 2019 issue coming soon!