Research & Insights

Babson faculty 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.

What the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Teaches Entrepreneurs
What the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Teaches Entrepreneurs » Babson finance experts detailed lessons for startup hopefuls following the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history.
The Dangers of Netflix’s Password-Sharing Crackdown
The Dangers of Netflix’s Password-Sharing Crackdown » Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown could alienate loyal subscribers who want to help aging parents or college-aged kids with streaming costs, Babson marketing experts warn.
Connection, Courage Necessary to Defeat Systemic Racism in the Workplace
Connection, Courage Necessary to Defeat Systemic Racism in the Workplace » Babson Associate Professor of Management Tina Opie has already worked with 12 organizations to combat discrimination in the workplace using the methodology detailed in her book, Shared Sisterhood.
What ChatGPT Will Mean for Entrepreneurs
What ChatGPT Will Mean for Entrepreneurs » Babson professors say the AI-powered ChatGPT can assist in every step of the entrepreneurial process, from ideation to iteration, from business pitches to social posts.
Stop, Collaborate, and Listen: Babson Faculty Come Together on Research Day
Stop, Collaborate, and Listen: Babson Faculty Come Together on Research Day » From data analytics to the pandemic, Babson’s sixth annual Faculty Research Day brings professors together to connect and collaborate.
Watching Movies that Are Diverse, Challenging, and Great
Watching Movies that Are Diverse, Challenging, and Great » Babson film professor Julie Levinson reflects on Sight and Sound magazine’s Greatest Films of All Time list and on why diverse and challenging movies matter.
Babson Thought Leaders Look to 2023
Babson Thought Leaders Look to 2023 » Babson’s experts on finance, management, and the economy offer their predictions and share their insights on what’s to come in 2023.
Spotify Unwrapped: Popular Streaming List Strikes Sour Note
Spotify Unwrapped: Popular Streaming List Strikes Sour Note » Spotify Wrapped has become an end-of-year cultural staple, but Sandra Graham, a Babson professor and ethnomusicologist, says the list highlights some troubling societal issues.
The Impact of E-Commerce
The Impact of E-Commerce » As shoppers flock online and e-commerce increases, research by Babson Assistant Professor Linghang Zeng finds that marginalized retail employees are hit hardest.
Students Polish GEM Findings into Winning Data Hackathon Competition
Students Polish GEM Findings into Winning Data Hackathon Competition » Babson students mined data from the latest U.S. Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report for job-creation findings at the second annual GEM Data Hackathon competition.