Author: Shannon Sweeny Curran

Shannon Sweeny Curran
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Shannon Sweeny Curran
Shannon Sweeny Curran is the Senior Content Strategist at Babson College. Shannon is a writer, content strategist, and works with current students, alumni, and faculty to tell the Babson story. She is also the co-founder and executive director of the movement company ParadiseMoves. She earned her undergraduate degree in political and social communications from Emerson College and is currently an MBA candidate at Babson.
The Power of the Entrepreneurial Family
The Power of the Entrepreneurial Family » Running her family business taught Lauri Union the power of family entrepreneurship. Now, she is working to strengthen entrepreneurial families at Babson.
By John Crawford & Shannon Sweeny Curran September 16, 2020
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Breaking Down Barriers for a More Diverse Workplace
Breaking Down Barriers for a More Diverse Workplace » Babson Executive Education and the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL) have teamed up with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce to break down barriers for women and minorities in the workplace.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran July 16, 2020
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Apply for the 20th Annual Rocket Pitch
Apply for the 20th Annual Rocket Pitch » For 20 years, Babson and its Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship have helped hundreds of entrepreneurs propel their business ideas at Rocket Pitch—a signature, fast-paced event for the whole community. Apply now!
By Shannon Sweeny Curran September 27, 2019
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Taking the Lead
Taking the Lead » Hisham Beydoun MBA’19 came to Babson to learn how he could use business to change the world. He is leaving changed by his classmates and the impact he made on the Babson community.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran April 12, 2019
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The Corporate Entrepreneur: Matthew Mottola at Microsoft
The Corporate Entrepreneur: Matthew Mottola at Microsoft » Matthew Mottola MS’17 is obsessed with fixing both the way we work, and the way we feel about our work. He used his make-it-happen mindset to tackle this problem at Microsoft.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran April 9, 2019
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Shay Jaffar – A Brand Born at Babson
Shay Jaffar – A Brand Born at Babson » Shay Gaafar MBA’19 came to Babson to dive into the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Two years later, she’s leaving with her own brand.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran April 1, 2019
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“I Walked In And Knew, These Are My People”
“I Walked In And Knew, These Are My People” » As a young entrepreneur, Rachel Pardue ’19, co-founder of LOU, often felt like the odd one out—until she found her home at Babson.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran March 28, 2019
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It’s a Babson Snow Day. What Now?
It’s a Babson Snow Day. What Now? » It’s official: school is canceled. You are snowed in. What should you do this snow day at Babson? We’ve got a few ideas.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran March 4, 2019
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Bringing the Boardroom to the Classroom
Bringing the Boardroom to the Classroom » What is the CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line doing in a classroom? Imparting wisdom and engaging in a dialogue with Babson students in Miami about real-time business issues.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran March 1, 2019
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An MBA for the Future of Work
An MBA for the Future of Work » The way we work is changing. Employers want critical thinkers. Active learners. Creative problem solvers. In short, they want entrepreneurs. The new Babson MBA is building entrepreneurial leaders who will be ready for this future of work.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran February 27, 2019
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He Came to Babson in 1978. You’ll Still See Him On Campus Today
He Came to Babson in 1978. You’ll Still See Him On Campus Today » Call George Recck the ultimate Beaver Believer. Through his time as a Babson undergraduate and graduate student, a staff member, and a current member of our faculty, Recck has seen it all. Now he’s excited to see the College’s second century unfold.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran February 19, 2019
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The Key to Economic Growth? Local Entrepreneurship
The Key to Economic Growth? Local Entrepreneurship » Can entrepreneurship save economies? If you ask Daniel Isenberg, the answer will always be yes.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran February 18, 2019
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Investing in the Future with 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.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran February 4, 2019
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From the Classroom to Shark Tank, Max Feber’s Future is BRUWing
From the Classroom to Shark Tank, Max Feber’s Future is BRUWing » Babson College student Max Feber ’21 is the founder and CEO of BRUW, the cold brew filter changing the game on how people drink and make coffee.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran January 2, 2019
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Determined to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution? Wishroute Is With You
Determined to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution? Wishroute Is With You » Just in time for your New Year's Resolutions, meet the three-time Babson graduate behind Wishroute, an accountability service that provides a human-powered path to wellness.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran January 1, 2019
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Launching a Career: 5 Ways Women Can Get Ahead at Work
Launching a Career: 5 Ways Women Can Get Ahead at Work » Looking to get ahead at work? Susan Duffy, executive director of the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College, will walk you through what you need to do to get to the next level.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran December 3, 2018
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Let’s Get Certified
Let’s Get Certified » Babson Assistant Professor of Marketing Richard Hanna outlines the pros, cons, and how to for integrating professional certifications into the classroom.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran November 27, 2018
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Breaking Down Language Barriers with Entrada ESL
Breaking Down Language Barriers with Entrada ESL » Social entrepreneur Erin Janklow MBA’14, founder of Entrada ESL, is working with companies such as Rent the Runway, Vail Resorts, and the National Domestic Worker’s Alliance to teach English as a second language to labor workers.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran November 16, 2018
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The Power of Scale Up Around the World
The Power of Scale Up Around the World » Representatives from 10 countries from around the world gathered at Babson to discuss the benefits, challenges, and opportunities for scaling up to increase economic development.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran November 14, 2018
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We Need More Babsons: Richelieu Dennis on Economic Opportunity as a Vehicle for Change
We Need More Babsons: Richelieu Dennis on Economic Opportunity as a Vehicle for Change » Entrepreneur, investor, social innovator Richelieu Dennis ’91 addresses the need for access, capital, and expertise in order for entrepreneurs to create economic opportunity.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran October 23, 2018
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Looking for a Babson Entrepreneur? Go to the Coasts
Looking for a Babson Entrepreneur? Go to the Coasts » Businesses run by Babson students, alumni, and community members are thriving domestically and internationally. From coast to coast, Babson entrepreneurs are participating in competitive accelerators and scaling their businesses to increase their impact.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran October 22, 2018
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What Exactly Does It Do? Female Entrepreneurs on the Art of the Technology Pitch
What Exactly Does It Do? Female Entrepreneurs on the Art of the Technology Pitch » Complicated technology, a landscape stacked against you, and lots of unknown territory. These female entrepreneurs are giving advice on how to pitch your tech company to wow investors.
By Shannon Sweeny Curran October 9, 2018
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Failure: Just What the Doctor Ordered
Failure: Just What the Doctor Ordered » We’ve all heard the stories—Steve Jobs was fired from Apple, Oprah was let go from her first television job, and Steven Spielberg was rejected from film school multiple times. From these great failures came great success. But can failure work for everyone?
By Shannon Sweeny Curran February 24, 2017
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