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Can Entrepreneurship Improve Health Outcomes? Health economist Yunwei Gai and a team of Babson colleagues pioneer a new area of research to study how entrepreneurial ventures affect the health of people in the community.

By Erin O'Donnell

July 28, 2023

Tagged Research, Faculty, Health Innovation, Babson Magazine

Posted in Insights

Picture of Wishroute owner Jessica Lynch ’13, MS’13, MBA’18.

When Should You Sell Your Startup? Jessica Lynch ’13, MS’13, MBA’18 decided to sell her beloved venture Wishroute earlier this year. Here’s how she did it.

By 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.

July 25, 2023

Tagged Advice, Alumni, Entrepreneurship, Startups, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Q&A

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes

The opening page of the Threads app on an iphone

Can Threads Take Down Twitter? As Meta’s popular new app launches, Babson’s Rich Hanna says Threads has built-in advantages to seriously challenge Elon Musk’s Twitter.

By 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.

July 12, 2023

Tagged Corporate Innovation, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Faculty

Posted in Insights

Why Do Companies Use Hidden Fees? Hidden fees have increased amid inflation and cutbacks. Babson Associate Professor Lauren Beitelspacher explains why customers often pay up.

By 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.

July 7, 2023

Tagged Commentary, Faculty, Q&A

Posted in Insights

Popcorn and a remote control rest on a table in front of a TV screen that reads Marvel Studios

What Superheroes Can Teach About Brand Management Some film franchises encompass not only a head-spinning amount of movies but also multiple TV shows. Can there be too much of a good thing? Professor Rich Hanna offers his perspective.

By 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.

June 7, 2023

Tagged Faculty, Research, Commentary

Posted in Insights

Richard Goulding speaks in front of a large screen that reads, "Last Lecture"

Big Ideas and Timeless Questions at the Last Lecture Richard Goulding, who received the Thomas Kennedy Award for Teaching Excellence, delivered the traditional Last Lecture to Babson’s graduate Class of 2023.

By Eric Beato

Editor / Writer

Eric Beato

Eric Beato is the Editor of Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. A native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Eric has worked as an editor and writer at newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Boston Herald. Eric joined Babson College in 2019 after working as the communications director for a private educational travel company and as the managing editor of six regional sports publications.

May 12, 2023

Tagged Class of 2023, Graduate, Advice, Faculty

Posted in Community, Insights

Wide-angle view of the Miami skyline with the sun peeking through a cloudy sky

Why Miami Is Emerging as a Top 5 Entrepreneurial City The director of Babson Miami explores the rise of Miami as one of the most important entrepreneurial cities in the country.

By Gustavo Trindade MBA’17

April 28, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship, Graduate, Alumni, Diversity and Inclusion, Commentary

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Composite image of three female athletes in competition

How Social Media Responds When Black Female Athletes Prioritize Mental Health Black female athletes facing a mental health crisis initially receive a surge of support on social media, but the boost quickly erodes.

By 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.

April 11, 2023

Tagged Research, Faculty, Diversity and Inclusion

Posted in Insights

Woman speaking on stage at TEDxBabsonCollege

Inspirational, Emotional Tales from the Edge at TEDxBabsonCollege Alumni and faculty speakers shared personal stories about how they used challenges to fuel their success at this year’s TEDxBabsonCollege.

By 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.

, 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.

March 31, 2023

Tagged Faculty, Alumni, Graduate, Undergraduate, Leadership, Career, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship

Posted in Community, Insights

Maria Herwagen ’23 stands in front of a classroom, speaking to students about how to make a portfolio

Job-Search Lessons: How to Make a Portfolio At Babson College, Maria Herwagen ’23 teaches her fellow students how to make a portfolio, an often underused tool in a job search.

By 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.

March 28, 2023

Tagged Advice, Class of 2023, Career, Student Life, Undergraduate, Women's Leadership

Posted in Community, Insights

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