Author: 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.

Babson’s May Commencement Speakers: Dr. Albert Bourla, Richelieu Dennis Jr. ’91, Carla A. Harris, and Jamie Siminoff ’99.

Babson Announces Speakers for Commencement Celebrations An impressive group of four innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs will address Babson’s Class of 2021 and Class of 2020 at digital ceremonies in May.

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.

March 25, 2021

Tagged Class of 2020, Class of 2021, Commencement, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Graduate, Leadership, Undergraduate

Posted in Community

Skier Victor Wiacek ’22 slaloms around a gate

A Frightening Crash Leads to Life-Saving Opportunity Skier Victor Wiacek ’22 nearly died after an accident on the slopes. That led him to develop a product to better protect himself and other skiers.

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.

March 19, 2021

Tagged Startups, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Athletics, Undergraduate, Class of 2022

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

As Bitcoin Booms, Speculation About Its Future Rises, Too As bitcoin’s value surges, Babson professors weigh in on its volatility and what the future looks like for the cryptocurrency.

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.

March 17, 2021

Tagged Faculty, VC & Investing, Technology, Research

Posted in Insights

Compilation of Sarah Girouard and Eric Girouard each holding products from their companies

The Pandemic Sparks an Entrepreneurial Boom The tumult of the past year has not scared away entrepreneurs from pursuing their startups. On the contrary, entrepreneurial activity has seen a sharp uptick.

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.

March 5, 2021

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Alumni, Faculty, Startups, Family Entrepreneurship

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Matthew Mottola MSEL’17 speaks on stage about the future of work, with the cover of his new book inset

How Freelancers Are Taking Control of Their Careers In his career, Matthew Mottola MSEL’17 has focused on supporting and empowering freelance and remote workers. Now, he has a new book exploring the future of work.

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.

March 1, 2021

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Alumni, Startups, Technology

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

To prepare for an uncertain future, business leaders must use their imaginations to imagine the world of tomorrow.

Why Business Leaders Need Imagination To prepare for an uncertain future, business leaders need to indulge in what science fiction writers and children employ on a regular basis: their imagination.

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.

February 24, 2021

Tagged Faculty, Leadership, Research

Posted in Insights

Juliette Swann MSEL’19, founder of the dating app Birdy

How a Breakup Spurred a New Venture After leaving an unhappy relationship, Juliette Swann MSEL’19 founded Birdy, a dating app that aims to help users find better matches.

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.

February 12, 2021

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship, Alumni, Women's Leadership, Startups

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

As part of an Entrepreneurial Leadership Village event, a healthcare expert discusses how she leads by values and stays positive during the uncertainty and disruption of the pandemic.

How to Lead in Health Care During a Pandemic As part of an Entrepreneurial Leadership Village event, a healthcare expert discusses how she leads by values and stays positive during the uncertainty and disruption of the pandemic.

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.

February 3, 2021

Tagged Advice, Leadership, Women's Leadership

Posted in Insights

FME Businesses Prepare to Launch Their Products

Preparing for Launch: It’s All About Manufacturing In the fourth part of an ongoing series on FME, student teams rush to finish last-minute details as their companies are nearly ready to start selling.

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.

January 27, 2021

Tagged Entrepreneurship Education, Undergraduate, Student Life, Online Classes

Posted in Community

Planting the Seeds for Financial Empowerment Through her nonprofit, Seeds of Fortune, Nitiya Walker ’14 seeks to empower young women of color through financial knowledge.

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.

January 22, 2021

Tagged Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Nonprofit, Diversity and Inclusion, Women's Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Alumni

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

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