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Jamie Siminoff ’99, H’21 (left) and Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD stand on stage

Shaq, a Snowstorm Ride, and Other Entrepreneurial Tales from Ring Founder Jamie Siminoff ’99, H’21 In a fireside chat with Babson President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD, Jamie Siminoff ’99, H’21 spoke of building Ring and the hard work of entrepreneurship.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

November 18, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

LISTEN: Food Insecurity, Nutrition, and the Power of Leadership In the third episode of Season 2 of “From Problems to Possibilities,” hear how Jeni Wheeler MBA’05 is using business modeling and social entrepreneurship to turn crisis into opportunity, creating a sustainable system that rescues food and nourishes families in need.

By Thought & Action Staff

November 18, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Social Innovation, Graduate

Posted in Babson Briefs

Priyansh Bothra '25 Wins 15th Annual Babson Trading Competition Priyansh Bothra ’25 won the 15th annual Babson Trading Competition, which attracted more than 60 undergraduate and graduate students from Babson College, Olin College, and Wellesley College to the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance.

By Thought & Action Staff

November 17, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Finance, Graduate, Undergraduate, Faculty

Posted in Babson Briefs

Sitting at a table, a Babson student talks with two attendees of the AI Innovators Bootcamp

A Tech Bootcamp: Babson Trains Small Businesses on AI Babson’s AI Innovators Bootcamp offers small businesses a one-day dive into artificial intelligence, showing how it can foster innovation and improve how they run their organizations.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

November 12, 2025

Tagged Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Faculty, Undergraduate, Campus, Alumni

Posted in Insights

Krish Khemlani serves pick-up orders to students at Roger's Pub

The Food Network of Babson Food is the focus of many student and alumni entrepreneurs from Babson. Together, they form a loose community of startups and more established ventures seeking to fill bellies and grow their businesses. That food community is fostered with guidance and a helping hand by Babson College Dining.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

November 10, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Babson Magazine, Campus, Class of 2027, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship Education, Graduate, Startups, Undergraduate, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

Kaif Bailey in front of a room as attendees at the event

With Honors: The 'Transformative' Experience of the Honors Program As the Babson Honors Program celebrates its 30th anniversary, alumni reflect on the importance of their unique research projects and the impact on their personal growth and professional fulfillment.

By Kara Baskin

November 10, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Undergraduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

Jeffery Perry poses for a portrait in front of a green Babson background

Babson Pride: How the Alumni Network Drives the College's Successes Among its recent recognitions, Babson has been ranked No. 1 by LinkedIn for the strength of its alumni network. Here, Jeffery Perry ’87, P’23, chair of the Babson Board of Trustees and new inductee to the Weissman Circle of Distinction, reflects on the importance of Babson alumni giving back to the College.

By Eric Beato

Editor / Writer

Eric Beato

Eric Beato is the Editor of Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. A native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Eric has worked as an editor and writer at newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Boston Herald. Eric joined Babson College in 2019 after working as the communications director for a private educational travel company and as the managing editor of six regional sports publications.

November 10, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Campus, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

Members of the 1975 soccer team walk onto the field adorned with soccer scarves

Golden Goal: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Babson's First NCAA Championship Fifty years ago, the unbeaten 1975 men’s soccer team captured the first national championship in Babson Athletics’ history.

By Scott Dietz

Writer

Scott Dietz

Scott Dietz is Babson College's Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Dietz is responsible for the department's internal and external communications, including branding, campus engagement, marketing, social media, sponsorships and website management. Additional duties consist of event coverage, facilitation of interview requests, media pitching, video content, writing and editing. Before Babson, Dietz spent 13-plus years at fellow NEWMAC institution Wheaton College, worked for the NFL, New England Patriots, and in the media relations department with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. A native of South Park, PA, Dietz began his sports information career at Westminster College.

November 10, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Athletics, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

Nadia Liu Spellman ’04 poses for a photo at her restaurant

The Culinary Connections Among Babson’s Alumni Babson food entrepreneurs remain connected to the College in assorted ways, by catering events, supplying the dining hall with products, participating in Dinner in Green, and pursuing partnerships with Babson College Dining

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

November 10, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Graduate, Undergraduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

President Spinelli poses for a portrait in the Newton Room

Alumni Network Ranking Shows the Power of Entrepreneurship Our recognition as the No. 1 strongest alumni network illustrates our community’s common bonds and a testament to the transformative power of entrepreneurship.

By Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD

President

Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD

Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA‘92, PhD is the 14th president of Babson College. A successful entrepreneur, academic leader, and scholar, Dr. Spinelli assumed the role of president in July 2019, guiding the College through its centennial year and into its second century. Learn more about the President's Office.

November 10, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Babson Magazine, Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education

Posted in Community

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