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Amanda Elam has authored dozens of journal articles on women's entrepreneurship.
Amanda Elam: Examining the Gender Gap in Business Amanda Elam, a research fellow at the Diana International Research Institute at Babson College, specializes in women’s entrepreneurship around the world.
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March 22, 2022

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-07-04 07:43:51
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Who Is the GOAT? A Babson Professor Researches Greatness With Tom Brady’s retirement, fans are left to wonder, who is the greatest athlete of all time? Professor Rick Cleary’s research illustrates just how complex that question can be.
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February 10, 2022

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2026-08-03 14:47:16
Portrait of Dhruv Grewal
Faculty Research and the Power of Curiosity A number of Babson College professors have been recognized as top researchers. Fueled by curiosity, their work leaves an impact on the classroom and the world at large.
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January 26, 2022

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2026-07-23 02:13:57
Portraits of the Beatles
What the Beatles Can Teach Us About Creativity and Collaboration After watching the Beatles at work in a new intimate documentary, two Babson College professors offer key lessons the group can teach us about the entrepreneurial spirit and the creative process.
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January 7, 2022

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2026-08-01 06:19:35
New Year’s Resolutions and the Entrepreneurial Mindset An entrepreneurial mindset can help people tackle New Year’s resolutions by promoting simple rules for guidance and success, according to Babson Professors Donna Kelley and Sinan Erzurumlu.
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January 3, 2022

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-06-21 05:38:55
Roger Babson on a ladder picking an apple from a tree
The Collection That Connects Babson and Isaac Newton The College’s extraordinary collection of historic books, manuscripts, artifacts, and more not only represents a symbolic connection to Sir Isaac Newton but also offers inspiration in the classroom and beyond.
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December 22, 2021

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-08-01 12:08:14
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How Will the Infrastructure Bills Impact the Economy? Last month President Joe Biden signed into law a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Economists debate whether the bill, and the $1.7 trillion Build Back Better Act, will boost economic growth or lead to increased taxes and more inflation.
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December 17, 2021

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2026-08-05 05:18:22
Giuliana Faraj, Viviana Faraj, and Jorge Faraj pose for a photo.
Avoiding Drama: How Entrepreneurial Families Can Learn from ‘Succession’ The HBO hit series “Succession” offers lots of binge-worthy entertainment but few good business role models. Here are some real-world examples that illustrate how entrepreneurial families can succeed without the drama.
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December 10, 2021

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2026-07-30 09:20:17
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What’s Causing Inflation, and When Will It End? American consumers are getting hit with skyrocketing food and fuel prices, accelerating fears and raising questions about inflation. We turn to two Babson College economists for answers.
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December 7, 2021

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2026-08-04 10:22:52
Babson Professor Andrew Corbett (left) and Landmark College Professor Tamara Stenn address students who learn differently.
Teaching Entrepreneurship to Neurodiverse Students Who Learn Differently Citing research that shows entrepreneurship can be taught to students who learn differently, Professor Andrew Corbett recently visited Landmark College in Vermont to address undergraduates with neurodevelopmental conditions.
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December 2, 2021

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2026-07-30 15:39:50