Insights
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What Is Shrinkflation? Why Shoppers Are Getting Less for Their Dollar
Babson Economics Professor Lidija Polutnik explains why brands shrink products while selling them for the same price., and why some products feel the squeeze more than others.
November 26, 2024
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2026-07-10 20:30:34
Skip the Small Talk—Use This Powerful Tool to Build Meaningful Relationships and Create Lasting Change
Unlock the power of public narrative and discover why it’s important for entrepreneurs to reflect on the experiences and values that have shaped them, writes Cheryl Kiser in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
November 20, 2024
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2026-07-11 12:17:37
These Two Industries Are Paving the Path to Use AI Effectively
You don’t have to work in retail or health care to learn from what they’re doing to leverage the power of artificial intelligence, writes professor Peter Cohan in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
October 25, 2024
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2026-07-12 09:39:50
Live from New York: What 50 Years of SNL Teaches about Entrepreneurship
Celebrating its 50th season, “Saturday Night Live” began as a rebellious upstart and became a cultural institution. Babson professor Jeff Shay ’87, MBA’91 reflects on its ongoing entrepreneurial spirit.
October 23, 2024
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2026-07-03 08:04:37
How I Pivoted to Entrepreneurship, and What I Learned about Purpose, Perseverance, and People
Saranga Pagadala ’23 found a new purpose in starting a business. Here are three lessons that shaped his entrepreneurial journey, he writes in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
October 22, 2024
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2026-07-11 05:40:54
Most Entrepreneurs Lack This One Quality That’s Essential for Success—Do You?
With practice, any leader can become more externally self-aware. Here’s why it is so important and how you can start building it, writes Professor Scott Taylor in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
October 18, 2024
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2026-07-09 04:02:42
Career Advice and Insider Insights from the World of Sports
Brett Jewkes, of The Blank Family of Businesses, offers insights on the business and inner workings of sports in his latest visit to Babson, which has introduced a popular sports management concentration.
October 4, 2024
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2026-07-09 04:02:42
Don’t Look Back in Anger: Business Lessons from the Oasis Reunion
Disagreements are a fact of life in rock bands and in business. Management professor Amanda Weirup looks at the improbable Oasis reunion and what it reflects in the wider world of business.
September 19, 2024
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2026-07-12 20:37:28
