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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.

Preshika Jain poses for a photo at the Babson College front gate
Babson MBA Graduate Takes Uncommon Path to Education Equity Preshika Jain MBA’21 used her experiences and connections through Babson College’s Uncommon Table to develop an ed tech product that would improve equity in education.
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January 28, 2022

Tagged Alumni, Class of 2021, Entrepreneurship, Global, Mentoring & Networking, Social Innovation, Technology, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Women's Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-09 07:15:20
Elissa Kalver ’09 holds her daughter, Ellie
A Cancer Diagnosis Launches an Entrepreneurial Journey After her cancer diagnosis, Elissa Kalver ’09 started a nonprofit, We Got This, that aims to help family and friends better support their loved ones dealing with the disease.
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January 20, 2022

Tagged Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Women's Leadership, Alumni, Entrepreneurship, Nonprofit

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-29 10:31:26
Sunitha Rao ’14 sits on a bench
Net Gain: From Babson to Financial Freedom After leaving behind her professional tennis career, Sunitha Rao ’14 sought financial independence. In the conclusion of this two-part series, we discover how she found it.
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January 12, 2022

Tagged Alumni, Career, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-26 10:15:37
Portrait of Sunitha Rao ’14
When Your Career Ends at 23: From the Olympics to Babson In this two-part series, we look at the life and career of Sunitha Rao ’14, who was pushed into tennis at a young age and then found herself, tired and nearly broke, having to start over.
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January 11, 2022

Tagged Alumni, Career, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-28 13:51:59
New Year’s Resolutions and the Entrepreneurial Mindset An entrepreneurial mindset can help people tackle New Year’s resolutions by promoting simple rules for guidance and success, according to Babson Professors Donna Kelley and Sinan Erzurumlu.
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January 3, 2022

Tagged Advice, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-04-04 18:40:27
Roger Babson on a ladder picking an apple from a tree
The Collection That Connects Babson and Isaac Newton The College’s extraordinary collection of historic books, manuscripts, artifacts, and more not only represents a symbolic connection to Sir Isaac Newton but also offers inspiration in the classroom and beyond.
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December 22, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Alumni, Research

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-04-28 13:51:59
Andrew Foley, Alicia Sibole, and Diana Yuan walk outside Van Winkle Hall
The Enduring Power of eTower Babson’s first living-learning community endures because of committed leaders who carry on the legacy and make eTower a true home for student entrepreneurs.
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December 17, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship Education, Class of 2023, Alumni, Student Life, Startups

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-29 09:11:45
Women raise their arms at construction project in Haiti
Babson Grad’s Nonprofit Empowers Entrepreneurs in Haiti Rebecca Obounou MBA’17 started a nonprofit to help mostly women entrepreneurs in rural Haiti. Now, her company will become the philanthropic arm of a new rum venture.
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December 14, 2021

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Global, Nonprofit, Women-Led Entrepreneurship

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-29 10:31:26
Evadne Cokeh MBA’17 hikes in the woods
What Is the Most Effective Way to Make a Difference? After a stint in the nonprofit sector, Babson alumna Evadne Cokeh MBA’17 came to the corporate world of ButcherBox, intent on making a social and environmental impact.
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December 13, 2021

Tagged Alumni, Social Innovation, Career, Company Culture, Inclusive Excellence, Women's Leadership

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-28 13:51:59
A woman takes notes on paper while on her laptop
Upcoming Certificate Program in Global Business Leadership Feeds Upskilling Demand Babson College is partnering with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to offer an Executive Certificate in Global Business Leadership to help growth-minded professionals learn key skills in international business.
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December 6, 2021

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Executive Education, Global, Online Classes

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-21 04:38:11