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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.

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

2026-07-21 21:25:10
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

2026-07-28 07:05:06
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

2026-07-27 16:53:33
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

2026-07-27 12:59:06
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

2026-07-26 06:57:56
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

2026-07-26 18:11:45
nibs etc.
Turning Leftovers into Bestovers This food entrepreneur is using pulp-based snacks to transform the way we think about—and use—food waste.
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October 12, 2017

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-07-27 12:59:06
why teach entrepreneurship
Why Teach Entrepreneurship? The Babson Impact Why teach entrepreneurship? The University of Guadalajara partnered with Babson College to develop an entrepreneurial mindset in students.
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September 25, 2017

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2026-07-27 12:59:06
beyond the business school
Bringing Entrepreneurship Beyond the Business School How do you bring entrepreneurship education beyond the business school? The University of Guadalajara in Mexico found out.
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September 15, 2017

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2026-07-27 12:59:07
Ramon Mendiola
People, Planet, Profits: A Recipe for Triple Bottom Line Why Ramon Mendiola, CEO of FIFCO, merged the company’s business strategy with corporate social responsibility.
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August 14, 2017

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-07-27 12:59:07