Insights

Babson faculty and leadership are intellectuals, practicing entrepreneurs, lawyers, artists, engineers, and more, but most importantly, they are educators. Harness their relevant, practical research and consulting and executive experience to make informed strategic decisions in your organization and professional life.

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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Innovation Navigator

Navigating Innovation in the Era of Digital Design and Collaborative Culture If companies want to have ideas that are far out, they need to be able to navigate today's expanded innovation landscape.

By Elizabeth Atwater

October 17, 2018

Tagged Books, Corporate Innovation, Research

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susan perry

How One Founder Transformed Her Pitch and Found Her Voice Babson Professor Lakshmi Balachandra’s research led one entrepreneur to reevaluate how she pitches her business and adopt a bolder, more assertive approach.

By Ashley Lucas

October 3, 2018

Tagged Women's Leadership, VC & Investing, Startups, Research

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

sustainability entrepreneurs

The Future of Sustainability is in the Hands of Entrepreneurs In seeking to understand adoption rates of environmentally friendlier buildings, Siddharth Vedula found a riveting case for sustainability entrepreneurs everywhere.

By Andrea Reeves

September 24, 2018

Tagged Research, Social Innovation, Faculty

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Meeting with Your CEO? Read This First What should you ask when meeting with your CEO? Here’s a list of ideas to help you prepare.

By Kait Smith Lanthier

September 10, 2018

Tagged Career, Mentoring & Networking, Advice

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Beyond the Champion

Why Aren't Companies Getting Better At Breakthrough Innovation? According to the book Beyond the Champion, organizations that want to compete on innovation must treat it as a team sport.

By Elizabeth Atwater

August 27, 2018

Tagged Corporate Innovation, Company Culture, Management, Research, Books, Faculty

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women at work

Research Recap: Women at Work Expert insight on how to help level the playing field for women at work.

By Elizabeth Atwater

August 16, 2018

Tagged Research, Management, Advice, Women's Leadership, VC & Investing

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Online MBA Tips

5 Things to Expect From an Online MBA Five of the most important takeaways about what it's like to earn an online MBA.

August 8, 2018

Tagged Career, Entrepreneurship Education, Advice

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Keep a Mentor Engaged

5 Ways to Keep a Mentor Engaged Five pieces of advice for entrepreneurs who want to find, and keep, a mentor.

By Ashley Lucas

July 11, 2018

Tagged Mentoring & Networking, Advice, Career

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Self-efficacy

Breaking Down the 4 Pillars of Self-Efficacy: Part IV Self-efficacy develops over time and with repeated mastery experiences, much like flexing a muscle.

By Ashley Lucas

July 2, 2018

Tagged Women's Leadership, VC & Investing, Research, Mentoring & Networking, Management

Posted in Insights