New Tech Ventures Blog

The New Tech Ventures Blog is produced by undergraduate students from Babson College and the F.W. Olin College of Engineering enrolled in the New Technology Ventures course, taught by Assistant Professor of Practice Stephen Brand. The Advanced Elective course includes weekly guest lectures from regional and national technology leaders. For this blog, teams of students capture the experience and insights of these prominent tech entrepreneurs.

Andrea Ashford-Hicks speaks in front of the class

Science Meets Capital: Inside Boston’s Biotech Innovation Scene Angel investor Ben Littauer and Cayuga Biotech CEO Andrea Ashford-Hicks offer a unique perspective on founders and investors to students in the New Tech Ventures blog.

By Thought & Action Staff

November 19, 2024

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Aidan Kittredge speaks to the class in front of a video screen

From Accelerator to Success: Lessons from Aidan Kittredge and Techstars Graduates Aidan Kittredge of Techstars and several founders who have graduated from the Techstars accelerator program share startup advice with students in the New Tech Ventures blog.

By Thought & Action Staff

November 14, 2024

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Investing in AI Technologies: What We Learned from Erez Capital Founder Michael Benezra and venture partner Stephen Grant offer insights on leveraging networks and diverse skills to students in the New Tech Ventures blog.

By Thought & Action Staff

November 1, 2024

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Insights from Environmental Entrepreneur Julie Bliss Mullen of Aclarity Julie Bliss Mullen, founder and CEO of Aclarity, shares her journey and valuable advice with students, who offer their takeaways in the latest New Tech Ventures blog post.

By Thought & Action Staff

October 30, 2024

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Lessons from Jothy Rosenberg: Product-Market Fit, Adaptability, and Team Building Entrepreneur Jothy Rosenberg discusses the pillars of a successful venture, as students reflect on his insightful journey in the latest New Tech Ventures Blog post.

By Thought & Action Staff

October 8, 2024

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Venture Capital Decoded: A Serial Entrepreneur’s Guide for Students In a post for the New Tech Ventures Blog, students share their takeaways on venture capital from Patrick Sobalvarro, CEO and co-founder of Veo Robotics.

By Thought & Action Staff

October 4, 2024

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Bryanne Leeming MBA’16, Unruly Studios In a post for the New Tech Ventures Blog, students share their insights on Bryanne Leeming MBA’16 and her venture, Unruly Studios.

By Thought & Action Staff

September 19, 2024

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