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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.

Sustainability Through Innovation: Meet the Global Student Challenge Winners The Babson Collaborative Global Student Challenge tasks students worldwide with generating new business concepts aligned with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. Here’s how the latest winners tackled the challenge.
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October 30, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

What Is Entrepreneurial Leadership? Entrepreneurial leaders harness the power of relationships and put people first, and that enables them to take on and solve daunting challenges.
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October 27, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-04-01 17:01:31
Blank Center 25th Anniversary Honorees
Celebrating 25 Years at the Forefront of Entrepreneurship As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship pays tribute to 10 leaders and luminaries behind its growth and success.
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October 25, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-23 12:13:50
Jack McCarthy and Kevin O’Leary sit on chairs on the stage at Babson’s Sorenson Center for the Arts.
A Shark Comes to Babson: Eight Lessons from Kevin O’Leary Kevin O’Leary of “Shark Tank” visited Babson and spoke about his triumphs, his setbacks, and the business wisdom he has learned through the years. Here are eight takeaways.
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October 23, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-03-30 16:20:00
A green paper boat leads a fleet of white paper boats
Why Is Leadership Important? Why is leadership important? Babson faculty offer their expertise on the definition and value of leadership skills.
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October 23, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes

Meet the Babson Names Behind Your Favorite "Shark Tank" Products With Kevin O’Leary of “Shark Tank” coming to Babson this week, read about the College alumni behind some of the memorable businesses from the show.
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October 17, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-03 00:43:49
On the field of a football stadium, Kody Harris and Arthur Blank shake hands
Pursuing a Career in Sports With its focus on values and leadership, Babson’s Good Company, Good Game course inspired Kody Harris ’25. He hopes to make a career in the sports industry.
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October 4, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-04-02 02:14:40
With Hands-On Learning, Babson Student Consultants Give These Businesses a Boost By working directly with companies large and small, Babson graduate students not only get valuable hands-on learning experiences, but they also provide tremendous advantages to their companies.
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October 4, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-31 17:33:56
HOLEO Golf & Museum co-founders Andre Husada MSEL’20, Stella Susanto, and Rexanders Gautama MSEL’20, outside their first mini-golf location in Jakarta Indonesia.
Mini Golf Fever Sweeps Jakarta: An Entrepreneurial Success Story A new Instagram-friendly mini golf course, originally conceived at Babson, has sparked enthusiasm in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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September 29, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-04-02 02:14:40
Image of people with arms around each other showing teamwork
Why Is Integrity Important in Leadership? Integrity in leadership leads to loyal customers, increased profits, and a better world for all. We looked at different situations where this plays out.
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September 28, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes

2026-04-03 00:00:32