Tag: Advice
Chair of the Board of Trustees, Marla Capozzi, Urges Students to Never Stop Learning
Fundamentally, academia and business are two very different industries. Babson student Jess Chartier ’20 sat down with Babson Board of Trustees Chair Marla Capozzi MBA’96 to discuss the differences and similarities of leading a college and a management consulting firm at the same time.
March 8, 2019
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
2026-05-19 14:49:41
Entrepreneurship in Her Family Dates Back to 1844. Today, Cathy Hughes Runs the Largest Black-Owned Broadcast Company in the Nation
At the 21st annual Black Affinity Network Conference, the Babson community awarded Cathy Hughes with a Pioneer Award for her unique contributions in changing the entertainment industry.
February 28, 2019
Posted in Community
2026-05-19 14:49:41
No Matter Which Side of the Relationship You’re On, Mentorship Matters
From CLTP to WIN Lab®, Diana Yuan ’15 has taken full advantage of the mentor opportunities at Babson. Here she shares her 360-degree view on the mentor-mentee relationship.
January 31, 2019
Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights
2026-05-22 08:01:02
Launching a Career: 5 Ways Women Can Get Ahead at Work
Looking to get ahead at work? Susan Duffy, executive director of the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College, will walk you through what you need to do to get to the next level.
December 3, 2018
Posted in Insights
2026-05-21 17:55:21
Let’s Get Certified
Babson Assistant Professor of Marketing Richard Hanna outlines the pros, cons, and how to for integrating professional certifications into the classroom.
November 27, 2018
Posted in Insights
2026-05-21 17:55:22
Advice from Married Entrepreneurs Sara Blakely and Jesse Itzler
Sara Blakely and Jesse Itzler are an entrepreneurial power-couple. She founded Spanx and is a self-made billionaire, he has sold multiple businesses, authored best selling books, and is a former rapper. Together they have four children and say marrying one another has been the best decision they ever made.
November 21, 2018
Posted in Community
2026-05-21 17:55:22
All About Angel Investors
Angels are private investors who want to help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality. And they are a critical component of thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems, providing the necessary financing to help founders get moving. Kevin Colleran ’03 and Babson Professor Zach Zacharakis share their insight into the world of angel investing.
October 19, 2018
Posted in Insights
2026-05-10 02:01:38
Meeting with Your CEO? Read This First
What should you ask when meeting with your CEO? Here’s a list of ideas to help you prepare.
September 10, 2018
Posted in Insights
2026-05-20 11:55:34
