Rocky Donati

About Rocky Donati

I’m the Co-Founder & CEO of Maven, a community that empowers women entrepreneurs to build businesses with their whole selves—aligning heart and head to create purpose-driven work that sustains them and their communities. For 20+ years I’ve operated at the intersection of strategy, space, and story—leading teams across real estate investment, property operations, and community activation. At Maven, we translate that operating rigor into welcoming spaces and practical tools: from physical hubs for women-owned business to digital resources that turn stuck moments into sustainable momentum. Our vision is simple and bold: when women are truly seen, they lift others. We design for that ripple—offering space, connection, and guidance rooted in our values of love and curiosity. Through our MAVEN rhythm (Meet the Moment, Align from Within, Venture with Intention, Evaluate & Celebrate, Nurture the Next Step), we help founders move from overwhelm to clarity, from isolation to community, and from ideas to results-My Superpowers: executive leadership, operating strategy, brand development, and scalable community systems-My Purpose: building teams and places where women can lead fully, grow steadily, and give back generously. If you’re designing spaces, products, or partnerships that advance women in business—and want it done with both heart and operational excellence—let’s connect.

Experience

1. Podcast Host

   Heart Head Work

   Jun 2025 — Present

   Heart + Head Work dives into the balance of strategy and soul in business. Co-hosted by Tessa & Rocky, co-founders of Maven, these dynamic counterparts discovered magic in their differences, and together they explore what it takes to align passion with practicality, mission with method, and intuition with insight. Join us for candid conversations on success, failure, and purpose-driven work—designed to help you lead with heart, think with strategy, and build a business that truly aligns with you.

Education

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Masters

  2008 — 2009

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  B.S.

  2003 — 2008

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Training
• Sales Management
• Event Planning
• Sales Operations
• Marketing
• Retail Management
• Market Research
• Brand Management
• Leadership
• Strategy
• International Sales
• Strategic Planning
• Event Management
• Online Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Brand Development
• Budgets
• Product Development
• Sales
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Strategy
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Start-Ups
• Public Relations
• Social Media
• Trade Shows
• Product Marketing
• Management
• Store Management
• Direct Marketing
• Program Management
• Advertising
• Customer Service
• Social Media Marketing
• Social Networking
• Marketing Strategy