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Aaron Walton speaks in a Babson classroom
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.
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April 22, 2025

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Mike Repole speaks at Winn Auditorium
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.
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John Crawford
Senior Journalist
John Crawford
A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.
April 16, 2025

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Ramon Mendiola smiles during an award presentation
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.
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April 11, 2025

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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

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Actor Daneil Craig as James Bond
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.
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John Crawford
Senior Journalist
John Crawford
A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.
April 7, 2025

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Illustration of the horizon from the cover of the GEM report
GEM Report: U.S. Entrepreneurial Activity Returns to Historic High  The rise in post-pandemic entrepreneurship continues, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2024–2025 United States Report, the 26th annual global survey on entrepreneurship.
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March 26, 2025

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The U.S. Capitol building with financial graphics overlaid.
What Makes an Economy Healthy? A Babson Professor Decodes the Top Indicators and What They Miss The stock market and job reports dominate headlines. Babson's Associate Professor Joshua Stillwagon explains their impact on the economy.
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Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
March 19, 2025

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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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Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
March 17, 2025

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

The fate of the penny is up in the air after an executive order asked the U.S. Mint to stop making the coin. (Photo: Stephen Orsillo/Adobe Stock)
Eliminating the Penny? These Babson Professors Have Thoughts It costs 3.7 cents to mint a U.S. penny. But ending penny production isn’t simple, sparking a debate about the future of physical currency.
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Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
March 12, 2025

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Babson first-year students showed off their FME ventures at the Len Green Recreation and Athletics Complex during the annual FME Expo last week. (Photo: Nic Czarnecki)
AI Joins the Team: How FME Students Are Learning to Use Generative AI First-year Babson students harness AI to develop and launch their FME ventures—gaining an edge in the evolving entrepreneurial landscape.
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Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
March 3, 2025

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