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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.

Entrepreneurs pitch their venture on a stage at the B.E.T.A. Challenge semifinals
What’s in a Name? The Stories Behind This Year’s B.E.T.A. Challenge Semifinalists A venture’s name sets the stage for its identity and purpose. As the B.E.T.A. Challenge semifinalists prepare to pitch on April 16, we explore the meaning behind their names and what they represent.
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April 9, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Class of 2024, Class of 2025, Graduate, Startups, Undergraduate, Class of 2028

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-25 08:55:18
Wiljeana Glover poses for a portrait
LISTEN: When Female Entrepreneurial Leaders Tackle Women’s Health Issues  In Episode 2 of “From Problems to Possibilities,” four women health entrepreneurs discuss how women are creating, leading, studying, and funding companies that are tackling issues in the women’s health space.
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April 9, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Faculty, Women's Leadership

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-03-26 04:19:16
Nate Amado and Camille Marsh pose for a portrait together in their uniforms
What It Means to Be a Student-Athlete at Babson Athletics is an integral part of life at Babson, with about 500 students playing on one of Babson’s 23 varsity teams. Those student-athletes spend many hours honing their skills, balancing their academic and athletic responsibilities. That makes for a robust, rigorous, and rewarding life, one in which student-athletes are playing a sport they love while developing as leaders, building resiliency, and preparing for their futures.
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April 1, 2025

Tagged Athletics, Class of 2025, Student Life, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-25 12:45:21
Ariel Armony poses for a photo in his office
Listener, Learner, Traveler, Teacher: A Profile of the Provost Introducing Ariel Armony, Babson’s new provost and executive vice president. He brings to the College a leadership background in academia, a lifetime of global experiences, and a deep curiosity. As Babson’s chief academic officer, he plays a critical role in guiding the College’s efforts to educate the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.
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April 1, 2025

Tagged Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-24 21:37:59
Sebastian Fixson poses for a portrait
‘Designer Mindset’: Innovating Babson’s New DBA Program As faculty director, Sebastian Fixson aims to help doctoral students create real-world change
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April 1, 2025

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Graduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-24 03:47:56
Natalie Chong poses for a photo while leaning on a recycling bin
How One Student Drives Real Change Through Sustainability From small steps to long-term solutions, Natalie Chong ’25 champions initiatives to demonstrate how sustainability and entrepreneurship can coexist and create change on campus and beyond.
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April 1, 2025

Tagged Class of 2025, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Sustainability, Babson Magazine

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-25 08:44:52
Logo for the From Problems to Possibilities podcast on a black background
From Problems to Possibilities: Babson’s New Entrepreneurial Leadership Podcast Babson’s new podcast explores how entrepreneurial leaders in the Babson community and beyond are working on solving some of the world’s biggest problems with the unique skills that the world needs today.
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March 31, 2025

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Faculty, Leadership

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-26 04:19:16
Artist rendering of the new 77,600-square foot Executive Lodge and Conference Center
Babson Expansion to Transform the Living-Learning Experience for All Learners Babson announced a historic capital plan to complete the full vision of the Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village and build a new lodging, learning, and event space for professional and executive programs.
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March 24, 2025

Tagged Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Professional and Executive Education

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-26 02:38:07
Group of four people applaud while standing at a podium
Jahazii Wins $10,000 at Inaugural Zest for Africa Challenge The Zest for Africa Challenge, a new pitch competition organized by the Black Graduate Club, aims to provide early-stage African founders access to Babson resources.
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March 19, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Graduate, Startups, Class of 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-24 15:10:21
Soft skills such as emotional intelligence and adaptability, have become vital in today's workplace, Babson management experts said. (Photo: Viacheslav Yakobchuk)
What Are Soft Skills and Why Are They Important in Business? Babson experts define soft skills, such as emotional intelligence and communication, and explain why they are essential for career growth and success in today’s evolving workplace.
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March 17, 2025

Tagged Faculty, Entrepreneurship Education

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-03-25 08:44:52