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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.

Charlie Sedlock '21
In Teach for America, Charlie Sedlock ’21 Will Help Build Equity in Education Charlie Sedlock ’21 has been appointed to Teach for America and will educate underprivileged students starting this fall.
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April 1, 2021

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Skier Victor Wiacek ’22 slaloms around a gate
A Frightening Crash Leads to Life-Saving Opportunity Skier Victor Wiacek ’22 nearly died after an accident on the slopes. That led him to develop a product to better protect himself and other skiers.
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March 19, 2021

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-02 05:20:40
Compilation of Sarah Girouard and Eric Girouard each holding products from their companies
The Pandemic Sparks an Entrepreneurial Boom The tumult of the past year has not scared away entrepreneurs from pursuing their startups. On the contrary, entrepreneurial activity has seen a sharp uptick.
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March 5, 2021

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-03-31 13:10:53
Matthew Mottola MSEL’17 speaks on stage about the future of work, with the cover of his new book inset
How Freelancers Are Taking Control of Their Careers In his career, Matthew Mottola MSEL’17 has focused on supporting and empowering freelance and remote workers. Now, he has a new book exploring the future of work.
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March 1, 2021

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-04-02 05:20:40
Juliette Swann MSEL’19, founder of the dating app Birdy
How a Breakup Spurred a New Venture After leaving an unhappy relationship, Juliette Swann MSEL’19 founded Birdy, a dating app that aims to help users find better matches.
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February 12, 2021

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-02 05:20:40
Farah Bernier MBA'08
Legacy Day Keynote Speaker Farah Bernier MBA'08 Works for Equality, Community Farah Bernier MBA’08, a leading human resources professional, embraces opportunity to address 18th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Day.
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February 12, 2021

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Jeffrey P. Shay ’87, MBA’91
Back at Babson, Shay Brings Unique Perspective Jeffrey P. Shay ’87, MBA’91 returns as the new executive director for academic operations at Babson College’s The Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
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February 9, 2021

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-02 05:20:40
Cooking Japenese curry in EPS Made in Japan: Culture & Opportunities
Experiential Study Abroad from Home? Here’s How Babson College Made it Happen With hands-on cooking and art lessons, Babson students virtually visit Japan from home, thanks to an entrepreneurial professor bringing the culture to life.
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February 5, 2021

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-21 20:52:39
Tiffany Ramsarran '24 at Massachusetts Business Professionals of America event
Drawn by Diversity, She’s Focused on Solving Human Trafficking First-generation college student Tiffany Ramsarran ’24 uses diversity background, and Babson resources, to tackle global human trafficking issue.
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January 29, 2021

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Portrait of Tim Ryan smiling
Taking Action on Diversity and Inclusion As U.S. chair and senior partner at PwC and co-founder of CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, Tim Ryan ’88 uses his entrepreneurial skills to raise awareness and effect change.
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January 25, 2021

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights