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When a Business Leader Gives Away His Company In this first article in a two-part series examining the Patagonia founder’s astounding decision to give away his company, Babson faculty reflect on the importance of business values.
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October 17, 2022

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2026-04-21 00:28:18
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New U.S. GEM Report: Gen Z Appetite for Entrepreneurship Grows The new U.S. report from Babson College’s Global Entrepreneurship Monitor illustrates the growing importance of environmental sustainability and social justice.
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September 14, 2022

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2026-04-28 13:48:33
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What High Inflation Means for Startups How can someone launch and grow a business when the price of everything keeps going up? That’s the tricky question facing entrepreneurs today.
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August 15, 2022

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2026-03-23 00:14:35
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Why Entrepreneurial Leadership Matters Research by Babson’s Arthur M. Blank School, led by Professor Scott Taylor, has created the first academic model to explain entrepreneurial leadership.
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August 11, 2022

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2026-04-21 13:28:18
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Awards, Books, and Publications for Babson Faculty Babson College faculty members are being recognized for new books and articles, as well as with an array of awards for their scholarship.
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August 11, 2022

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2026-05-01 19:15:36
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Investigating the Future of Work As companies contemplate bringing workers back to the office, they reckon with core questions about innovation, productivity, and what kind of organization they want to be.
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August 2, 2022

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2026-03-29 01:29:44
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Why Conglomerates Are Breaking Up From Kellogg’s to General Electric, several conglomerates have opted to break up into smaller companies looking to increase interest from investors. Babson’s Peter Cohan, who teaches corporate strategy, explains the reasons behind the new trend.
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July 19, 2022

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2026-04-14 18:04:28
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Babson Experts on How to Recession-Proof Your Finances With fears of a recession looming in the United States, Babson College finance professors offer their thoughts and advice on navigating the turbulent financial times.
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July 7, 2022

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2026-05-03 02:01:38
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Target, Walmart Have Too Much Inventory. Here’s Why. Big-box stores are overloaded with inventory. Babson Professor Anne Roggeveen explains reasons for the shift in consumer-spending habits.
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June 13, 2022

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Overview of the auditorium during the Black Unity Summit alumni panel
Closing the Wealth Gap Through Entrepreneurship A panel of alumni experts at the Black Unity Summit share their keys to success to helping close the wealth gap for Black entrepreneurs.
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April 14, 2022

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2026-05-04 04:59:47