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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.

Emmanuel Jal speaks to an audience in an auditorium
The Inspirational Journey of Emmanuel Jal Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier from South Sudan who became an entrepreneur and hip-hop artist, visited Babson and discussed the power of imagination to envision a better future.
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March 15, 2023

Tagged Global, Campus, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Inclusive Excellence

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-25 08:55:34
Somia Farid Silber sits at a conference room table with Atlanta skyline in the background
The Future of Franchising An effective and enduring business model, franchising looks toward a future marked by new business trends, leaders, and educational opportunities courtesy of Babson’s Tariq Farid Franchise Institute.
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January 4, 2023

Tagged Franchising, Alumni, Campus, Career, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Faculty, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-02 11:03:24
Ela Gokcigdem speaks while sitting on stage alongside two other presenters
Babson Student Takes Climate Change Fight to the Global Stage at Prestigious U.N. Conference It has been a busy year for Ela Gokcigdem ’24, who co-founded a youth organization focused on ocean conservation and then presented survey findings at COP27 in Egypt.
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December 14, 2022

Tagged Sustainability, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Undergraduate, Social Innovation, Women's Leadership, Class of 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Colby Thomson ’23
Bringing Entrepreneurial Education to Others Colby Thomson ’23, one of three Babson students named to BostInno’s 25 Under 25 list, is the creator of Entrebuddies, a special education curriculum focused on entrepreneurship.
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December 9, 2022

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Undergraduate, Class of 2023, Social Innovation, Women's Leadership, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

A chef's hands shaping dumplings.
Risk Takers, Problem Solvers, Dumpling Makers Alyssa Lee MBA’17 and Annie Campbell MBA’17 bring innovation, entrepreneurial leadership, and dumplings to Boston’s restaurant industry.
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December 8, 2022

Tagged Alumni, Graduate, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Startups, Women-Led Entrepreneurship

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-20 16:31:48
Closeup of gratitude journals with children's names
Attitude of Gratitude Helps Babson Graduate Help Others One small change to a Babson graduate’s daily routine changed his life for the better. Now, Teddy Droseres ’10 is helping others do the same thing.
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November 22, 2022

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-23 22:03:54
Aaron Bart-Addison, Sedonami Agosa ’20, and Anna Gildea, the three leaders of ClearPath, sit at a table filled with information about their nonprofit.
Helping Those Without a Home As someone concerned about homelessness, Sedonami Agosa ’20 founded ClearPath, which seeks to keep those aging out of foster care off the streets.
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November 17, 2022

Tagged Social Innovation, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Alumni

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-01 12:26:41
Two students and Professor Foster look out the window of the egg-shaped anaerobic digesters
Exploring an Integrated, Systems Mindset One Socio-Ecological Systems class goes beyond the classroom to teach students the integrated systems behind wastewater management and how sustainable management of our natural resources is more important than ever.
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November 16, 2022

Tagged Undergraduate, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Class of 2025, Sustainability

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-02 22:58:38
Terence Musto sits next to a motorcycle in his metal shop.
An Entrepreneur on Two Wheels Armed with his Babson education and a passion for building and creating, Terence Musto ’10 is seeking to change the way motorcycle and bicycle riders take to the road.
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November 4, 2022

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-20 01:00:36
A PADL station with paddleboards for rent rests near a dock in Florida
Sun, Sea, and Entrepreneurship Wanting to work on something entrepreneurial, Jose Lorido MBA’20 joined PADL, a paddleboard rental venture aiming to get people out on the water.
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September 27, 2022

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Alumni

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-26 22:49:54