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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.

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

Tagged Household Names, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Campus

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-05-21 05:16:42
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

Tagged Leadership, Faculty, Q&A

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes

2026-05-21 05:16:42
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

Tagged Household Names, Startups, VC & Investing, Entrepreneurship

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-05-22 00:44:43
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

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Leadership, Undergraduate, Career, Faculty, Company Culture

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-04-29 06:50:22
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

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Graduate, Experiential Learning, Entrepreneurship

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-05-21 05:16:42
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

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship, Global

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-04-22 07:33:22
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

Tagged Leadership, Books, Faculty, Q&A

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes

2026-05-21 03:10:36
overhead view of North America lit up at night
U.S. GEM Report: Entrepreneurial Activity Reaches Record Levels U.S. entrepreneurial activity has hit its highest level in the history of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. Entrepreneurship in manufacturing also is growing.
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September 14, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Research, Faculty, Women-Led Entrepreneurship

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes

2026-05-21 05:16:42
Brian Lynch stands together with Babe Luke
Joining the Peace Corps as a Retiree: The Challenges and the Rewards Brian Lynch ’79 brings a lifetime of experiences to the Peace Corps. Serving as a retiree is not common, and he talks about the rewards and challenges he faces.
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September 11, 2023

Tagged Alumni, Global, Career

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-05-08 02:24:31
Carlos Rodriguez Laconi poses for a picture against a backdrop of trees
A Personal Journey of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition A Babson alumnus pursues a different type of entrepreneurial opportunity, by focusing on growing an existing business, rather than launching a new one.
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September 8, 2023

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship, Q&A

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-05-18 23:05:05