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Don’t Wait to Be Ready: UX Pioneer Karen Clark Cole on Graduation and Embracing Uncertainty Tech visionary Karen Clark Cole prepares to deliver the Commencement address at Babson’s graduate ceremony, sharing advice on impact, uncertainty, and starting without fear.
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May 8, 2025

Posted in Community

2026-05-01 23:19:57
Mike Repole speaks at Winn Auditorium
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.
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April 16, 2025

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-05-02 14:19:23
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Leadership vs. Management: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know What are the differences and nuances between being a leader and being a manager, particularly at a startup? Babson Professor Joseph Weintraub shares his thoughts.
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February 4, 2025

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-04-29 10:24:37
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The TikTok Ban and Beyond: How Small Businesses Can Adapt If TikTok is banned, what’s next? Got Sole founder Jonathan DiModica ’21 shares insights on adaptability, strategy, and long-term brand success.
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January 30, 2025

Posted in Insights

2026-05-03 02:02:50
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The Second Act: 5 Tips for Finding Your Career’s Next Phase What happens when you leave a job that has defined you? Babson Professor Danna Greenberg reflects on how one can create an inspiring and rewarding next phase of a career.
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January 23, 2025

Posted in Insights

2026-05-02 18:53:23
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Technology Meets Compassion: Uwill Founder Brings Mental Wellness Solutions to College Students Babson lessons helped create Uwill, a mental wellness platform for college students in immediate need, says founder Michael London ’92.
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January 8, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-04-26 17:34:20
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How Holiday Trends Could Influence Shopping in 2025 Convenience rules for holiday shoppers, but sustainability and in-person experiences can give small retailers a boost, Babson Professor Lauren Beitelspacher says.
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December 18, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-05-02 18:53:23
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Seven Tips for How to Become a Good Public Speaker Public speaking can be challenging. You need to calm your nerves, understand your audience, and figure out what to even say. Sharon Sinnott, the director of Babson’s Speech Center, offers help.
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December 13, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-04-29 16:34:05
Brett Jewkes speaks to a class
Career Advice and Insider Insights from the World of Sports Brett Jewkes, of The Blank Family of Businesses, offers insights on the business and inner workings of sports in his latest visit to Babson, which has introduced a popular sports management concentration.
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October 4, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-04-19 10:59:57
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Babson Students Share Secrets to Navigating the College Transition A month into college, it’s OK to not have it all figured out. Fellow Babson students offer advice to first-year students navigating the adjustment.
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September 25, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-05-02 17:43:54