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Entrepreneurial leaders get things done. They focus on results and impact. Here, we share stories about how work gets done, focusing on student and alumni outcomes in the professional world and in their careers.

Brian Lynch stands together with Babe Luke
Joining the Peace Corps as a Retiree: The Challenges and the Rewards Brian Lynch ’79 brings a lifetime of experiences to the Peace Corps. Serving as a retiree is not common, and he talks about the rewards and challenges he faces.
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September 11, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-05-08 02:24:31
Carlos Rodriguez Laconi poses for a picture against a backdrop of trees
A Personal Journey of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition A Babson alumnus pursues a different type of entrepreneurial opportunity, by focusing on growing an existing business, rather than launching a new one.
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September 8, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-05-18 23:05:05
Three members of the Babson College community address the crowd at a conference.
What Is Entrepreneurial Acquisition, and Why Is It Booming? Entrepreneurship through acquisition—buying and further building an existing business—has surged in popularity at Babson.
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August 31, 2023

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2026-05-08 17:19:00
Sandra Bravo sits at a desk at her home
Fighting for Those Too Often Forgotten Associate Professor of Practice Sandra Bravo MBA’87 has spent a lifetime concerned about children in the foster care system. She adopted two foster children and started a nonprofit that aims to rethink the system and raise awareness about its challenges. Even in the face of tragedy, she remains resolute.
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August 30, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-05-13 16:23:18
Faculty from Norway and the United States meet outside in Bergen, Norway.
New Class Cultivates International Business Skills Virtually Babson College partnered with Nord University to create a virtual learning experience for graduate students at both institutions.
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August 22, 2023

Posted in Community, Outcomes

2026-05-04 23:24:31
People talk and network in a crowded event
Four Networking Tips for Entrepreneurs After giving a pitch at an event, entrepreneurs may be swarmed by people seeking to talk with them. Here’s advice on how to navigate the scrum and make connections.
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August 17, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes

2026-05-12 15:30:47
Babson professor Danna Greenberg interacts with a student.
Managing Motherhood: How to Help New Moms in the Workplace Managers have an opportunity to help expectant mothers even before employees go on parental leave, Babson Professor Danna Greenberg said.
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August 16, 2023

Posted in Insights, Outcomes

2026-05-05 09:42:00
Brothers Kirk and Jacob McKinney at their co-founded business Junk Teens.
Talkin’ Trash: Babson’s Junk Teen Spills Secrets to Success Kirk McKinney ‘26 started a junk removal business with his brother while in high school. He says Babson has been key to Junk Teens’ success.
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August 11, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-04-30 15:22:36
A boat sails in the water
The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Sailing Around the World Mark Towill MBA’23 is the co-founder of the 11th Hour Racing Team, which just won the grueling Ocean Race. The achievement took resilience, as well as business know-how.
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August 10, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-03-31 10:35:42
written on a Post-it note is the question: Quit your job? And then underneath it are three boxes labeled yes, maybe, and no.
Is Quiet Quitting Good? Rather than thinking of quiet quitting as a negative, both employers and employees should view it as an opportunity to rebalance responsibilities and inspire workers anew.
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August 3, 2023

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2026-05-12 08:08:20