LISTEN: The Importance of Systems Thinking and Biomimicry

“The planet itself will go on, but the people on it are the ones who are going to suffer.” 

The stark reality of the problem described by Vikki Rodgers illustrates the importance and urgency of finding sustainable solutions for humanity’s existence. 

Rodgers is a professor of ecology, science director, and integrated sustainability director at Babson. She discusses how systems thinking is working to address the challenges in the third episode of “From Problems to Possibilities: Entrepreneurial Leadership in Action,” Babson’s new podcast. 

The new episode, titled “Trust the System,” examines the role of systems thinking and biomimicry in creating sustainable businesses, featuring Rodgers; Ela Gokcigdem ’24, a blue economy specialist; and Babson Trustee Ramón Mendiola ’86, P’20 ’21 ’23, a sustainable business leader and the former CEO of the Florida Ice and Farm Company (FIFCO) 

The episode is available on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon, and you can listen here: 

Latest Stories

Class, Snacks, and Entrepreneurship: An Afternoon in Olin Hall In Olin Hall, home of Babson’s F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, there may be work to do and classes to attend, but life as a business student means that, every once in a while, you’re going to need a snack.

By John Crawford

September 25, 2026

Tagged Student Life, Graduate, Entrepreneurship Education

Posted in Community

2026-09-28 16:33:19

A Better Bottle: How Daniel Danes MBA’24 Built an Olive Oil Business on Quality and Trust With lessons and tools from Babson, Daniel Danes MBA’24 launched TITIN Olive Oil, bringing traceable, high-quality Spanish olive oil to retailers and restaurants.

By Hillary Chabot

September 24, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Graduate, Startups, Startup Stories

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-09-28 16:33:19

Why Is Babson No. 1 for Entrepreneurship? Here Are 30 Reasons Entrepreneurship is everywhere at Babson College, which has been ranked the No. 1 school for entrepreneurship for the past three decades. But why? There are countless reasons; here are just 30.

By Eric Beato

September 23, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Campus, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Faculty, Graduate, Startups, Student Life, Undergraduate, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-09-28 17:29:42