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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.

Think Board pivots production
Whatever It Takes Entrepreneurs have shifted their companies to address coronavirus-related needs, and in the process, have learned much about the effort required to pivot.
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April 27, 2020

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-16 15:03:01
People of Babson: Lisa Thomas, Director of Service and Justice Programs Lisa Thomas, the director of Service and Justice Programs, reflects on the importance of service, and how it relates to entrepreneurial leadership.
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April 23, 2020

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-11 16:17:15
The Business of Business is People
The Business of Business Is People Now more than ever, companies need leaders who inspire positive transformation, and put the well-being of the people they lead at the center of everything they do.
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April 23, 2020

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-04-21 00:28:18
‘When There’s a Problem, There’s an Opportunity’ Entrepreneurs Matt Nuernberger MBA ’10 and David Zamarin ’19 are in different businesses, yet share a common mission: retooling their operations to stay successful in response to the pandemic.
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April 16, 2020

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-27 14:54:30
BETA Finalists
The B.E.T.A. Challenge Finale is Coming. The Finalists are Ready. At the B.E.T.A. Challenge finale, Babson entrepreneurs will come together for the ultimate pitch, and an opportunity to win big.
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April 13, 2020

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-20 15:30:05
Emily Lagasse
A Pivot for Our Furry Friends Emily Lagasse MBA’15, founder of Petwell Supply, pivoted her business model in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
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April 9, 2020

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Helena Dweck
Sending an Air Hug Helena Dweck’s early return from a semester abroad in Italy sparked a business idea.
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April 3, 2020

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-16 15:17:58
Bauer face shield
Bauer CEO and Babson Alumnus Pivots Production with Purpose You don’t need to be a founder to launch a successful business pivot. Bauer CEO Ed Kinnaly ’87 knows this well.
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April 2, 2020

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-22 10:50:06
Popped Water Lily Seeds Go Prime Time Nadine Habayeb is about to swim with the sharks as she attempts to seal a deal for her snack company, Bohana, on ABC’s Shark Tank on Friday night, March 20.
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March 20, 2020

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Alberto Perlman at GEM
Lessons from Zumba's Disruptive Business Model Fitness is an industry filled with disruptive business models. What can we learn from Zumba’s?
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March 12, 2020

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership