Tag: Advice
Lessons from the Heart of Babson’s Summer Venture Program
Each summer, Babson’s Summer Venture Program gives student founders the tools, mentorship, and momentum to accelerate their ventures. Meet four advisors who are helping shape the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders—one insight at a time.
July 22, 2025
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
When Scandal Strikes the C-Suite: What Two Babson Professors Say Companies Should Do
A viral Coldplay kiss cam moment involving a CEO and human resources leader at a tech startup rocked the company to its core. Babson management professors provided insight into how ventures can survive a leadership scandal.
July 21, 2025
Posted in Insights
What Outdoor Play Taught Me About Entrepreneurship and Human Connection
Brian Fitzgerald ’95 co-founded Tinkergarten, building an outdoor, early childhood education business to help solve the dilemma of children’s screen time. Here, he reflects on the lessons he learned about solving problems and the importance of going outside.
June 5, 2025
Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights
How Entrepreneurs Can Navigate This Unpredictable Moment in Business
Tariffs, a volatile stock market, and a sense that anything can change in an instant—these are uncertain times to be an entrepreneur. Babson’s Ben Spigel offers strategies for navigating this chaotic moment.
June 4, 2025
Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights
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.
April 16, 2025
Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights
