Joel Shulman Shares Why Invest in Entrepreneurs?
Looking for a Stock Tip? Invest in Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs take the long view when leading companies, says Babson Professor Joel Shulman. That way of thinking produces results for their companies and the people who invest in them.
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John Crawford
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John Crawford
A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.
February 7, 2019

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Babson Faculty Research Day
On the Road to Research, a Welcome Stop-off for Feedback and Fellowship Babson’s Faculty Research Day promotes important studies while helping faculty make essential connections.
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February 6, 2019

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GEM U.S. Report
Women Weigh Risks and Rewards When Faced with Entrepreneurial Opportunity The 2017 Babson-sponsored U.S. Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report finds that 59 percent of women entrepreneurs perceive opportunity, the highest rate ever recorded, but their entrepreneurial intentions are not trending upward—yet.
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February 5, 2019

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Angelakis Family Gift Advances Entrepreneurship Education and Leadership Christine ’86 and Michael Angelakis ’86 are giving a $6.8 million gift to Babson, including $1 million for financial aid and $5.8 million to advance new initiatives or programs.
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February 5, 2019

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Babson Summer Venture Program
Leadership and Startup Expert Bob Stringer Will Lead the Summer Venture Program Consultant, author, and venture capitalist-turned-angel investor and startup advisor Bob Stringer is the Blank Center’s new Summer Venture Program director.
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February 4, 2019

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Patrick Gregory
Investing in the Future with Patrick Gregory Patrick Gregory—lecturer, institutional portfolio manager, and campus leader—discusses the importance of real-world application in the classroom.
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February 4, 2019

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Blank Center Entrepreneurs in Residence
Blank Center Names New Entrepreneurs in Residence Accomplished tech executives and entrepreneurs Derek Schoettle and John Landry will mentor students and share their experiences at the Blank Center.
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February 1, 2019

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mentoring matters
No Matter Which Side of the Relationship You’re On, Mentorship Matters From CLTP to WIN Lab®, Diana Yuan ’15 has taken full advantage of the mentor opportunities at Babson. Here she shares her 360-degree view on the mentor-mentee relationship.
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January 31, 2019

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IFE Board at Babson
New Advisory Board Begins Work with Babson's Institute for Family Entrepreneurship A newly-formed Board of Advisors, composed of global family entrepreneurship leaders, will guide Babson’s Institute of Family Entrepreneurship.
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January 31, 2019

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Brian Barefoot
With $2 Million Gift, Babson Establishes Pamela P. and Brian M. Barefoot Athletics Director Position Babson President Emeritus Brian M. Barefoot ’66, H ’09, MP ’01 and his wife, Pamela P. Barefoot MP’01, have made a $2 million gift to establish the Pamela P. and Brian M. Barefoot Athletics Director position.
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January 30, 2019

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