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.
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.
February 12, 2021
Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership
2026-08-23 02:13:45
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.
February 12, 2021
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
2026-08-27 21:54:59
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.
February 9, 2021
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
2026-08-27 11:12:19
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.
February 5, 2021
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
2026-08-16 15:45:13
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.
January 25, 2021
Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights
2026-08-27 11:12:19
