Community
Whether it happens in the classroom, while consulting with our partner companies, or at one of our global hubs, we bring you compelling stories about what’s happening throughout the Babson College community.

Honoring Andrew ‘Zach’ Zacharakis for 20 Years as BCERC Director
As the 45th annual entrepreneurship research conference returns to Babson’s campus, BCERC pays tribute to Professor Andrew “Zach” Zacharakis for two decades of service. Zacharakis shares reflections of BCERC and its impact.
June 16, 2025
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

From Text Prompt to Furniture: The Story Behind Babson’s AI Dam Chair
With groundbreaking artificial intelligences advances, Vaness (Reece) Gardner ’26 and Cole Collins ’26 have created what is believed to be the first full-scale, AI-designed chair on a college campus.
May 23, 2025
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

A Mother and Entrepreneur Creates Community for Her Fellow Moms
As a new mom facing a challenging time, Shenaya “Nay” Martin MBA’25 founded the support group Zooming Moms. She later started a second group, Moms at Babson, as an MBA student.
May 15, 2025
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership