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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.

Linda Rottenberg
Linda Rottenberg’s Advice: Go Crazy on Your Idea Linda Rottenberg has a message for aspiring entrepreneurs: If people aren’t calling you crazy, you aren’t dreaming big enough.
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May 7, 2018

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2026-05-01 02:15:21
Caryl Stern
Caryl Stern’s Lessons on Life and Leadership In the story of Caryl Stern’s life, there’s a theme prevalent in each and every chapter: putting children first.
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May 3, 2018

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2026-05-01 02:15:21
Stephen Ritz
Growing Plants to Grow Students with Stephen Ritz Stephen Ritz’s Green Bronx Machine uses the power of a plant to transform communities that are fragmented and marginalized into neighborhoods that are inclusive and thriving.
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April 17, 2018

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2026-05-01 23:21:47
Warren Buffett
Life Lessons from Warren Buffett An MBA student had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sit down with Warren Buffett. Here’s what he learned.
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April 12, 2018

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-05-01 23:21:47
Crooked Oak Barrel Reserve Gin
Crooked Oak's Head-First Dive Into Craft Spirits What started as an experiment for a family of entrepreneurs has grown into a full-fledged business, putting a new spin on classic spirits.
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April 2, 2018

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-30 18:00:10
Michelle Brooke-Marciniak
From Athlete to Entrepreneur Former WNBA star and collegiate standout Michelle Brooke-Marciniak leveraged the skills and mentality she developed as an athlete to guide her career as an entrepreneur.
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March 23, 2018

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-05-01 02:15:21
After the Storm Entrepreneurs are putting their own unique spins on hurricane recovery efforts in the U.S.
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December 11, 2017

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-05-02 07:01:06
Sheila Marcelo
3 Lessons from Distinguished Entrepreneurs What can we learn from the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs? We look to the world’s first entrepreneurship hall of fame to find out.
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November 20, 2017

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-05-02 07:01:06
Arthur Blank
No Finish Line Arthur Blank ’63, H’98, built The Home Depot, one of the largest retail outlets in the world. For the second act of his amazing career, Blank has kept busy, pledging to give nearly all of his wealth to charity, and leading his NFL team, the Atlanta Falcons. 
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November 18, 2017

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-30 15:51:25
Roshni Nadar Malhotra
Roshni Nadar Malhotra on Building India’s Future Roshni Nadar Malhotra has spearheaded a multitude of initiatives and programs that prepare India’s next generation of women leaders, and the next generation of nation builders in India’s classrooms.
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November 2, 2017

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-05-02 07:01:06