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.

Kyla Christie '22 with Jamie Kent '09 and music executives at stARTup!
It's Not Entrepreneurship, It's Artrepreneurship What does Jamie Kent ’09 think is the biggest opportunity and the greatest hope for the music industry? Is it the next emerging artist? A new genre? No—it’s blockchain technology.
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October 4, 2019

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Erika Karp
Can the Financial Markets Make the World a Better Place? Erika Karp’s investment firm helps clients make a social impact with their money. Babson recently honored her with the Centennial Social Innovator Award.
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October 1, 2019

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Boston Mayor Walsh
The Bottom Line? Stay in Boston. Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, and other leading local players, including Governor Charlie Baker, joined Babson for its Centennial Celebration. All agree, Boston is the best place to be.
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September 27, 2019

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The Business of Sports Entrepreneurship
The Business of Sports Success in business and sports entrepreneurship is intertwined through organizational strategy, says Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank.
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September 25, 2019

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TORq Interface wins Babson ePitch
TORq Interface Wins Big Joanna Geisinger MBA’17 and her startup, TORq Interface, pitched to win $100,000, and the investment interest of some famous judges, including Jamie Siminoff ’99, founder of Ring, at Babson ePitch: Second Century Challenge.
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September 23, 2019

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LaShonda Cooks
An Artist and an Entrepreneur Dallas native LaShonda Cooks ’10 reflects on her favorite moments at Babson and her perspective on art entrepreneurship.
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September 13, 2019

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Creating a Clear Path for Growth Juan Giraldo MBA ’18 came to Babson with an idea for a food business, but it was during the Cultivate Small Business program at Babson Executive Education that he was finally able to drill down, work out the kinks, and create a clear path for continued growth.
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September 12, 2019

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Reign Drink Lab
Brewing a New Venture Tam Le MBA ’13 has always been an entrepreneur. But it was the Cultivate Small Business program at Babson that allowed him to extend his business and break new ground.
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September 10, 2019

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April Chen
4 Questions with April Chen ’19 April Chen ’19 reflects on her journey to Babson, building—and pivoting—her venture, and her favorite Babson moments.
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September 5, 2019

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Swimming with Sharks
Alumni Who Pitched Ideas on 'Shark Tank' Return to Babson At this year’s Babson Connect: Worldwide, part of the College’s Centennial Celebration, four Babson alumni shared their experiences pitching on ABC’s “Shark Tank.”
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September 3, 2019

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership