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Why Entrepreneurship Research Matters

Entrepreneurship Research and Why it Matters For 20 years, the Babson-sponsored Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) has raised awareness about the power of entrepreneurship to create economic and social value, and hopes to continue to enact change in the way entrepreneurs are supported worldwide.

By Brianna Radicioni

January 22, 2019

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Family Entrepreneurship, Global, Research

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sustaining family business in the uae

For the UAE, a New Approach to Sustaining Family Business What's the key to sustaining family businesses and catalyzing transitions between generations? It starts with shifting to a family entrepreneurship mindset.

January 17, 2019

Tagged Family Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Global

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elizabeth swanson on how to reduce recidivism

Can Entrepreneurship Reduce Recidivism? This Babson Professor Says Yes How can we reduce the exorbitant rate of recidivism in the United States? Babson Professor Elizabeth Swanson believes entrepreneurship is the answer.

By John Crawford

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.

January 14, 2019

Tagged Faculty, Campus, Social Innovation, Undergraduate

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Mighty Well at Babson

Entrepreneurship: An American Obsession? Thirty million Americans are starting new businesses, and the majority of U.S. adults see good entrepreneurial opportunities around them, according to the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) U.S. Report.

By Alexandra Dunk

January 9, 2019

Tagged Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Research

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women-at-work

Launching a Career: 5 Ways Women Can Get Ahead at Work Looking to get ahead at work? Susan Duffy, executive director of the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College, will walk you through what you need to do to get to the next level.

By Shannon Sweeny Curran

December 3, 2018

Tagged Advice, Mentoring & Networking, Women's Leadership

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facing the ethics of ai

Facing the Ethics of AI Professor Clare Gillan and Craig Wing MBA'10 both voice concerns about the brave new ethical dilemmas posed by AI and other emerging technologies—as well as hope that such technologies will ultimately lead to a more equitable future.

By Jane Dornbusch

November 30, 2018

Tagged Technology, Research, Faculty

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2018-professional-certifications-illustration

Let’s Get Certified Babson Assistant Professor of Marketing Richard Hanna outlines the pros, cons, and how to for integrating professional certifications into the classroom.

By Shannon Sweeny Curran

November 27, 2018

Tagged Faculty, Advice, Technology

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Resonant Leader

How to Become a Resonant Leader Associate Professor Scott Taylor's research on resonant leaders explores how they develop connections with others and create a positive emotional tone within their teams and organizations.

By Scott Taylor

November 2, 2018

Tagged Management, Research, Women's Leadership, Faculty

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Social Impact Global Goals

What is Social Impact? How do you create economic and social value simultaneously? It takes a culture that sees differently, thinks differently, and acts differently. It requires a mindset that cultivates breakthrough interactions to activate and scale positive social impact.

By Cheryl Yaffe Kiser

October 24, 2018

Tagged Social Innovation

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angel-investors

All About Angel Investors Angels are private investors who want to help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality. And they are a critical component of thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems, providing the necessary financing to help founders get moving. Kevin Colleran ’03 and Babson Professor Zach Zacharakis share their insight into the world of angel investing.

By Kait Smith Lanthier

October 19, 2018

Tagged VC & Investing, Advice, Startups

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