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LISTEN: Changing the Game: The Mind on Sports
In Episode 6 of “From Problems to Possibilities,” two Babson College alumni and an expert in mental health philanthropy discuss how entrepreneurial leaders are making an impact at the intersection of sports and mental health.
May 21, 2025
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Big Bucks for the Boston Celtics: What a Record-Breaking Sale Means for the Brand and Its Fans
Babson Associate Professor Anjali Bal looks at the $6.1 billion sale of the Boston Celtics, what it says about the team’s winning brand, and whether such an exorbitant price tag is good or bad for a fan base.
May 12, 2025
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LISTEN: Do Well by Doing Good: The ‘Stuff’ in Sustainability
In Episode 5 of “From Problems to Possibilities,” two Babson College alumni and an accounting professor discuss how entrepreneurial leaders are creating value by tackling sustainability in the consumer products space.
May 6, 2025
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LISTEN: Authenticity in Messaging and Representation in Media
In Episode 4 of “From Problems to Possibilities,” a trailblazing advertising executive, a Babson marketing professor, and a modeling agency founder examine the business opportunities and impact of authentic messaging for companies.
April 22, 2025
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Work Hard, Call Your Parents, and Other Advice from Entrepreneur Mike Repole
The co-founder of two multibillion-dollar beverage companies and majority owner of Nobull, Mike Repole delivered a loose, honest, and funny talk at Babson, offering insights from an entrepreneurial career.
April 16, 2025
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LISTEN: The Importance of Systems Thinking and Biomimicry
In Episode 3 of “From Problems to Possibilities,” a blue economy specialist, an ecology professor, and a sustainable business leader explore how entrepreneurial leaders can use systems thinking and biomimicry to solve problems and maximize impact.
April 11, 2025
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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.
April 9, 2025
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Shaken, Stirred, and Uncertain: What Amazon’s Takeover Means for James Bond
As Amazon gains creative control of the James Bond franchise, Julie Levinson, a professor of film at Babson, considers what the move means for the film series and what it says about the movie business today.
April 7, 2025
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