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Entrepreneurial Leadership

The world needs entrepreneurial leaders to solve complex challenges that have persisted for decades or longer, as well as future ones we can’t even envision yet. Entrepreneurial leadership is both a skill set and a mindset, and entrepreneurial leaders impact businesses, organizations, and society because they put people first and manage in a relational way. Here, we illustrate the impact of entrepreneurial leadership through inspiring and uplifting stories from the Babson community and beyond.

Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship on an autumn day
Another Crop of Babson Entrepreneurs Makes the Boston Business Journal’s 25 Under 25 List The Boston Business Journal just released the latest installment of its 25 Under 25 list. Once again, Babson is well-represented, with 10 student and alumni founders making the list.
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November 6, 2026

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2026-11-08 11:42:18
Babson students gather around a table selling portable cell phone chargers near Babson's world globe.
One Semester, 12 Startups: Babson Students Get Down to Business From succulents to custom chess pieces, Babson students launch real businesses while learning entrepreneurship and problem solving.
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November 6, 2026

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2026-11-08 11:42:18
Concrete arches are installed on a beach
Entrepreneurship on the Seashore: A Startup Fights Against Erosion In this installment of Startup Stories, Nick Bourdon ’20 explains how his venture, Reef Arches, works to protect coastlines against a relentless and costly challenge.
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November 5, 2026

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2026-11-08 11:42:18
Woman stands in front of several published books
From Imagination to Publication: How Tiny Star Empowers Young Writers in the Age of AI In this installment of Startup Stories, founder Joy Meng MBA’28 discusses Tiny Star, which helps children publish their own stories while building creativity, confidence, and independence in the age of AI.
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October 27, 2026

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2026-11-08 11:42:18
Peter Gordon MBA’96, Othmane Maacha MSF ’25, Jamie Modiano ’26, and Linghang Zeng sit on chairs before an audience
From Idea to Launch: 10 Lessons from a 3-Month Entrepreneurial Sprint Peter Gordon MBA’96 discusses what he learned as his fintech startup, HarborLine, went from concept to a functioning platform in only a few months.
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October 23, 2026

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2026-11-08 10:08:03
Against a picturesque backdrop, Wendy Murphy displays her lasso skills
Exploring and Developing Entrepreneurial Leadership at West Creek Ranch At West Creek Ranch in Montana, nonprofit and social-sector leaders explored entrepreneurial leadership through a unique blend of classroom learning and outdoor experiences. From working with horses to fly-fishing and reflection, participants discovered how authenticity, adaptability, and self-awareness shape effective leadership.
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October 9, 2026

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2026-11-08 05:25:14
Arthur M. Blank ‘63, H’98 gestures while speaking to a room of students
Good Company, Good Game’s Impact Continues to Grow over Five Years Members of the fifth cohort of the Good Company, Good Game course reflect on their experiences of learning the six core values of the Blank Family of Businesses and AMB Sports and Entertainment.
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October 5, 2026

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2026-11-08 09:48:40
A profile picture of Ceylan Rowe MBA’22
Delivering Dignity: How a Babson Entrepreneur Fights Period Poverty In this installment of Startup Stories, Ceylan Rowe MBA’22, founder of the Fihri Foundation, discusses the obstacles she has faced, the influence of Babson, and her advice for entrepreneurs.
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October 1, 2026

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2026-11-08 10:14:20
Communication skills are pivotal in leadership.
Why Is Communication Important in Leadership? Successful leadership requires effective communication to foster collaboration, enhance productivity, and maintain connections in a tech-driven world.
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September 30, 2026

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2026-11-08 10:14:20
Man holds bottles of olive oil from his startup business.
A Better Bottle: How Daniel Danes MBA’24 Built an Olive Oil Business on Quality and Trust With lessons and tools from Babson, Daniel Danes MBA’24 launched TITIN Olive Oil, bringing traceable, high-quality Spanish olive oil to retailers and restaurants.
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September 24, 2026

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2026-11-08 09:58:09