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LISTEN: Changing the Game: The Mind on Sports In Episode 6 of “From Problems to Possibilities,” two Babson College alumni and an expert in mental health philanthropy discuss how entrepreneurial leaders are making an impact at the intersection of sports and mental health.
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May 21, 2025

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2026-04-02 22:07:10
College students look at computer screen during a financial investment class.
The Turbulent Stock Market Becomes a Classroom for Student Investors Learn how Babson finance experts are helping students turn volatile markets into valuable investing lessons with real capital at stake.
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May 20, 2025

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2026-04-02 22:58:38
The Boston Celtics play a game at their home arena of TD Garden
Big Bucks for the Boston Celtics: What a Record-Breaking Sale Means for the Brand and Its Fans Babson Associate Professor Anjali Bal looks at the $6.1 billion sale of the Boston Celtics, what it says about the team’s winning brand, and whether such an exorbitant price tag is good or bad for a fan base.
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May 12, 2025

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2026-04-02 02:59:08
Brigitte Muehlmann gestures while speaking at Winn Auditorium
LISTEN: Do Well by Doing Good: The ‘Stuff’ in Sustainability In Episode 5 of “From Problems to Possibilities,” two Babson College alumni and an accounting professor discuss how entrepreneurial leaders are creating value by tackling sustainability in the consumer products space.
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May 6, 2025

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2026-04-02 22:07:10
Aaron Walton speaks in a Babson classroom
LISTEN: Authenticity in Messaging and Representation in Media In Episode 4 of “From Problems to Possibilities,” a trailblazing advertising executive, a Babson marketing professor, and a modeling agency founder examine the business opportunities and impact of authentic messaging for companies.
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April 22, 2025

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2026-04-02 22:07:10
Mike Repole speaks at Winn Auditorium
Work Hard, Call Your Parents, and Other Advice from Entrepreneur Mike Repole The co-founder of two multibillion-dollar beverage companies and majority owner of Nobull, Mike Repole delivered a loose, honest, and funny talk at Babson, offering insights from an entrepreneurial career.
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April 16, 2025

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2026-03-30 16:19:23
Ramon Mendiola smiles during an award presentation
LISTEN: The Importance of Systems Thinking and Biomimicry In Episode 3 of “From Problems to Possibilities,” a blue economy specialist, an ecology professor, and a sustainable business leader explore how entrepreneurial leaders can use systems thinking and biomimicry to solve problems and maximize impact.
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April 11, 2025

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2026-04-02 22:07:10
Wiljeana Glover poses for a portrait
LISTEN: When Female Entrepreneurial Leaders Tackle Women’s Health Issues  In Episode 2 of “From Problems to Possibilities,” four women health entrepreneurs discuss how women are creating, leading, studying, and funding companies that are tackling issues in the women’s health space.
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April 9, 2025

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2026-04-02 22:07:10
Actor Daneil Craig as James Bond
Shaken, Stirred, and Uncertain: What Amazon’s Takeover Means for James Bond As Amazon gains creative control of the James Bond franchise, Julie Levinson, a professor of film at Babson, considers what the move means for the film series and what it says about the movie business today.
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April 7, 2025

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2026-04-03 00:23:40
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GEM Report: U.S. Entrepreneurial Activity Returns to Historic High  The rise in post-pandemic entrepreneurship continues, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2024–2025 United States Report, the 26th annual global survey on entrepreneurship.
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March 26, 2025

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2026-04-03 00:45:06