Author: Elizabeth Atwater
Writer
Best MBA for Entrepreneurship – Again »
For an unprecedented 27th consecutive year, U.S. News & World report has ranked Babson’s MBA program No. 1 for entrepreneurship. Our innovative, ever-evolving approach to instilling an entrepreneurial, make-it-happen mindset in our graduates is needed now more than ever.
Advice from Married Entrepreneurs Sara Blakely and Jesse Itzler »
Sara Blakely and Jesse Itzler are an entrepreneurial power-couple. She founded Spanx and is a self-made billionaire, he has sold multiple businesses, authored best selling books, and is a former rapper. Together they have four children and say marrying one another has been the best decision they ever made.
Fighting Global Iron Deficiency, One Lucky Iron Fish at a Time »
Sets of three are lucky in Cambodia. But when Dr. Gavin Armstrong incorporated his company Lucky Iron Fish on 12/12/12, he wasn’t thinking much about luck. Rather, he was launching an innovative solution to one of Cambodia's biggest problems; iron deficiency.
Investing in Women: A Conversation with Tory Burch »
If net worth were measured in shoes, today Tory Burch is worth more than 4 million of her signature Reva ballet flats. Is there a secret to her success? In retrospect, she says it’s scary to think how little she knew at the outset, but her motivation to challenge herself and be open to new experiences has never wavered.
Business Takes Center Stage »
Some of the brightest, most creative, entrepreneurial minds in business work for museums, symphonies, dance companies, and other arts organizations. Many of these executives and directors come from creative backgrounds with no formal business training, so success often hinges on building relationships with partners who have complementary skill sets.
Boston Rising: Uncovering the Hub’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem »
Boston proudly leads the nation in higher education, health care, and life science innovation. While Silicon Valley has earned its reputation as the hub of startup activity, Boston’s entrepreneurship ecosystem is steadily growing and thriving.