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Jamie Siminoff ’99, H’21 to Return to Campus to Release His New Book about Ring Jamie Siminoff ’99, H’21 returns to Babson on November 10 to launch his new book and sit down with President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD for a fireside chat hosted by the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
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October 24, 2025

Posted in Babson Briefs

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Six Visionary Leaders Honored by the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership presented Legacy & Impact Awards to six women whose vision and leadership continue to shape Babson and the world.
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October 8, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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Babson Launches New Institute for Real Estate and Entrepreneurship The new TARCO Institute for Real Estate and Entrepreneurship, founded through the vision and generosity of Todd Ruderman MBA’99, expands Babson’s reach by uniting entrepreneurial leadership with real estate innovation.
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September 18, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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Lessons from the Heart of Babson’s Summer Venture Program   Each summer, Babson’s Summer Venture Program gives student founders the tools, mentorship, and momentum to accelerate their ventures. Meet four advisors who are helping shape the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders—one insight at a time.
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July 22, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

MSEL Duo Earns First Place at GEM Hackathon   Rhaaghav Kanodia MSEL’25 and Kamo Aghbalyan MSEL’25 took first place at Babson College’s third annual GEM Hackathon, hosted by the Butler Institute for Free Enterprise Through Entrepreneurship. 
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April 16, 2025

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Entrepreneurs pitch their venture on a stage at the B.E.T.A. Challenge semifinals
What’s in a Name? The Stories Behind This Year’s B.E.T.A. Challenge Semifinalists A venture’s name sets the stage for its identity and purpose. As the B.E.T.A. Challenge semifinalists prepare to pitch on April 16, we explore the meaning behind their names and what they represent.
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April 9, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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GEM Report: U.S. Entrepreneurial Activity Returns to Historic High  The rise in post-pandemic entrepreneurship continues, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2024–2025 United States Report, the 26th annual global survey on entrepreneurship.
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March 26, 2025

Posted in Insights

Jeanie Chung and Alec Leddon pose for a photo by the Charles River
Turning Personal Loss into Life-Saving Innovation  With the help of the SUD Sprint program at the Kerry Murphy Healey Center for Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Jeanie Chung is turning personal tragedy into a life-saving solution to the opioid crisis.
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February 27, 2025

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Babson Professor Co-Hosts Global Women in Marketing Awards  Associate Professor Samantha N.N. Cross recently co-hosted the 2024 Global Women in Marketing Awards at the University of Westminster in London.
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December 4, 2024

Posted in Babson Briefs

The winning teams pose for a photo with their winning checks
Health Innovation Takes Center Stage at Babson’s First Health Pitch  The inaugural Health Pitch competition, held during Global Entrepreneurship Week, featured six innovative healthcare ventures by Babson students.
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November 21, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership