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Ariel C. Armony, who will be joining Babson College this fall as the new provost and executive vice president, says that Babson College has a unique opportunity and ability to develop entrepreneurial leaders.  

“Babson is a place that combines deep expertise, experiential learning, and collaboration,” he says, “and this is the perfect setting to train these leaders who are going to tackle major challenges around the world.” 

In the second of three introductory videos this month, Armony shares his views on entrepreneurial leadership. Watch the full video above and stay tuned for more from Armony and his views on Babson’s role in higher education. 

Part 1: New Provost’s ‘Emphasis on Personal Connections

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