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Author: John Crawford

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.

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.
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March 19, 2021

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-05-26 13:44:27
A Pile of Bitcoins
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.
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March 17, 2021

Posted in Insights

2026-05-21 07:00:16
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.
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March 5, 2021

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-05-18 10:19:01
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.
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March 1, 2021

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-05-05 06:26:13
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.
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February 24, 2021

Posted in Insights

2026-04-06 08:17:41
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.
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February 12, 2021

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-05-31 04:33:54
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.
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February 3, 2021

Posted in Insights

2026-05-16 10:44:18
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.
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January 27, 2021

Posted in Community

2026-05-29 14:14:30
Nitiya Walker ’14 of Seeds of Fortune
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.
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January 22, 2021

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-05-17 07:16:42
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.
What Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Means to Babson Students In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Babson students reflect on his amazing life and how they honor his legacy in their lives.
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January 18, 2021

Posted in Community

2026-05-26 06:01:33