AI: ‘The New Electricity’ · Summer 2023 · Babson Magazine

The Age of AI: Seven Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know At the dawn of this new generative AI era, Babson College faculty and alumni explore the ramifications, dangers, and opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Fighting for Those Too Often Forgotten Associate Professor of Practice Sandra Bravo MBA’87 has spent a lifetime concerned about children in the foster care system. She adopted two foster children and started a nonprofit that aims to rethink the system and raise awareness about its challenges. Even in the face of tragedy, she remains resolute.

‘Greater Impact’: How Babson Is Positioned to Lead As he begins his fifth year with a clear vision for the future, President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD reflects on navigating the unexpected journey of the pandemic and how the challenges and solutions have the College poised to expand its leadership and impact.

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Curtis Johnson ’23: Building and Inspiring Community As a heavily involved honors student and a key figure at many student-run events, Curtis Johnson ’23 worked tirelessly to foster and inspire the Babson community.

Martha Buckley MBA’23: Commitment to Social Impact With a passion for “using social impact as a catalyst for good in the business world,” Martha Buckley MBA’23 invested in making the most of her Babson experience.

The Weissman Legacy Empowered by his generosity, wisdom, and commitment to creating a worldwide community, Weissman Scholars reflect on the enduring impact of Robert (Bob) Weissman ’64, H’94, P’87 ’90, G’19.

Two National Runners-Up Put Babson Tennis on Path to Glory After advancing to the national finals match in singles and doubles, women’s tennis players Olivia Soffer ’25 and Matia Cristiani ’26 have their sights set on even loftier goals.

Anjali Wali ’09 Keeps the Alumni Community Connected As the director of regional programs and annual giving at Babson, Anjali Wali ’09 has a unique perspective and opportunity to connect with fellow alumni.

Can Entrepreneurship Improve Health Outcomes? Health economist Yunwei Gai and a team of Babson colleagues pioneer a new area of research to study how entrepreneurial ventures affect the health of people in the community.

Solving Food Insecurity One Row at a Time Marvin Makofsky ’64 feeds a need with his nonprofit Plant a Row for the Hungry, which utilizes local gardens to provide fresh vegetables to his community of Port Washington, New York.

From the President: Charging Forward in an Era of Change In an era of accelerated change, which poses new challenges and opportunities, Babson College embraces its responsibility to lead and remains poised to charge forward and thrive.

News, Notes, and Nods: Undergraduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's undergraduate alumni in the Summer 2023 edition of Babson Magazine.

News, Notes, and Nods: Graduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's graduate alumni in the Summer 2023 edition of Babson Magazine.

News, Notes, and Nods: In Memoriam Remembering the alumni and members of the Babson community who have passed recently and included in the Summer 2023 edition of Babson Magazine.

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