Carlos Rodriguez Laconi poses for a picture against a backdrop of trees
A Personal Journey of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition A Babson alumnus pursues a different type of entrepreneurial opportunity, by focusing on growing an existing business, rather than launching a new one.
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John Crawford
Senior Journalist
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.
September 8, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

A group of five students sit in discussion in a space overlooking the Babson World Globe
Babson Ranked the 10th Best College in America With its impressive student outcomes, Babson rates among the nation’s elite schools in the WSJ/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings.
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Eric Beato
Editor / Writer
Eric Beato
Eric Beato is the Editor of Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. A native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Eric has worked as an editor and writer at newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Boston Herald. Eric joined Babson College in 2019 after working as the communications director for a private educational travel company and as the managing editor of six regional sports publications.
September 6, 2023

Posted in Community

AI generated image of electrified letters "AI" inside a lightbulb against a background of a stormy sky with lightning
The Age of AI: Seven Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know At the dawn of this new generative AI era, Babson College faculty and alumni explore the ramifications, dangers, and opportunities for entrepreneurs.
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September 5, 2023

Posted in Insights

President Spinelli talks to students on campus
‘Greater Impact’: How Babson Is Positioned to Lead As he begins his fifth year with a clear vision for the future, President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD reflects on navigating the unexpected journey of the pandemic and how the challenges and solutions have the College poised to expand its leadership and impact.
By
Eric Beato
Editor / Writer
Eric Beato
Eric Beato is the Editor of Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. A native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Eric has worked as an editor and writer at newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Boston Herald. Eric joined Babson College in 2019 after working as the communications director for a private educational travel company and as the managing editor of six regional sports publications.
September 1, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Three members of the Babson College community address the crowd at a conference.
What Is Entrepreneurial Acquisition, and Why Is It Booming? Entrepreneurship through acquisition—buying and further building an existing business—has surged in popularity at Babson.
By
Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
August 31, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

Carlos Varela stands on stage and holds an award and framed gift from his team members.
Be a Changemaker: Why This Babson Collaborative Member Stands Out With an entrepreneurial mindset, everyone can be a changemaker. Learn about the Babson Collaborative Member of the Year, Carlos Varela, and his role in keeping the mindset, skill set, and spirit of entrepreneurship at the forefront.
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August 31, 2023

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Sandra Bravo sits at a desk at her home
Fighting for Those Too Often Forgotten Associate Professor of Practice Sandra Bravo MBA’87 has spent a lifetime concerned about children in the foster care system. She adopted two foster children and started a nonprofit that aims to rethink the system and raise awareness about its challenges. Even in the face of tragedy, she remains resolute.
By
John Crawford
Senior Journalist
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.
August 30, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

A group of students stand with rolling carts.
Big Emotions and New Beginnings: Stories from Move-In Day Move-in day is so many things: stressful, exciting, bittersweet, hopeful. Here are stories from a day when a new chapter opens, and the possibilities are many.
By
Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
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John Crawford
Senior Journalist
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.
August 29, 2023

Posted in Community

Four students hold signs and cheer for families driving onto the Babson campus
As New Students Arrive, New Memories Form The first day on campus for the undergraduate Class of 2027 marks the start of a new academic year and some of the first Babson memories for the arriving students.
By
Melissa Savignano
Writer
Melissa Savignano
Melissa Savignano, a content marketing manager at Babson College, has worked in higher education for almost a decade, where she tells authentic, compelling campus and community stories. Before Babson, she managed communications for Boston University’s largest college, the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. She previously worked in client relations, helping brands of various sizes launch content marketing strategies and storytelling initiatives. When not at work, you will find her in the city of Boston, probably at the movie theater.
August 25, 2023

Posted in Community

Photos of top row from left: Genesis Sanchez, Sean Collins, Julia Marcelis and bottom row from left: Lucia Saab Arango, Elliot Jones, and Aurora Wu
The Class of 2027 Is Something Special There’s not one type of Babson student. The vibrant incoming class, which includes artists, performers, advocates, and researchers, only further proves that.
By
Melissa Savignano
Writer
Melissa Savignano
Melissa Savignano, a content marketing manager at Babson College, has worked in higher education for almost a decade, where she tells authentic, compelling campus and community stories. Before Babson, she managed communications for Boston University’s largest college, the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. She previously worked in client relations, helping brands of various sizes launch content marketing strategies and storytelling initiatives. When not at work, you will find her in the city of Boston, probably at the movie theater.
August 23, 2023

Posted in Community