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A Personal Journey of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition A Babson alumnus pursues a different type of entrepreneurial opportunity, by focusing on growing an existing business, rather than launching a new one.
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September 8, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-08-21 12:32:33
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The Age of AI: Seven Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know At the dawn of this new generative AI era, Babson College faculty and alumni explore the ramifications, dangers, and opportunities for entrepreneurs.
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September 5, 2023

Posted in Insights

2026-08-28 03:50:14
Sandra Bravo sits at a desk at her home
Fighting for Those Too Often Forgotten Associate Professor of Practice Sandra Bravo MBA’87 has spent a lifetime concerned about children in the foster care system. She adopted two foster children and started a nonprofit that aims to rethink the system and raise awareness about its challenges. Even in the face of tragedy, she remains resolute.
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August 30, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-08-18 18:11:00
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Babson’s Centennial Campaign Passes $500 Million Mark and Sets New Fundraising Goal Launched in anticipation of the College’s 100th anniversary in 2019, the ongoing Centennial Campaign is the most successful in Babson’s history.
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August 25, 2023

Posted in Babson Briefs

2026-08-24 03:39:34
Three Babson College Alumni Named MBAs to Watch Three Babson graduate alumni made Poets & Quants’ prestigious list of MBA Students to Watch for the Class of 2023.
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August 22, 2023

Posted in Babson Briefs

2026-08-27 09:30:56
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The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Sailing Around the World Mark Towill MBA’23 is the co-founder of the 11th Hour Racing Team, which just won the grueling Ocean Race. The achievement took resilience, as well as business know-how.
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August 10, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-08-26 03:49:52
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Four Barbie Summer Fails and a Diversity Win As Barbie Summer dominates pop culture. Flora Ekpe-Idang MBA’17, who created a multicultural doll, details the doll’s diversity issues.
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August 9, 2023

Posted in Insights

2026-08-22 12:36:25
A collage of photos depicting Bob Weissman, Jan Weissman, and the celebration of his life
The Weissman Legacy Empowered by his generosity, wisdom, and commitment to creating a worldwide community, Weissman Scholars reflect on the enduring impact of Robert (Bob) Weissman ’64, H’94, P’87 ’90, G’19.
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July 31, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-08-28 01:28:54
Portrait of Anjali Wali
Anjali Wali ’09 Keeps the Alumni Community Connected As the director of regional programs and annual giving at Babson, Anjali Wali ’09 has a unique perspective and opportunity to connect with fellow alumni.
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July 29, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-08-27 06:18:16
Marvin Makofsky holds several vegetable plants
Solving Food Insecurity One Row at a Time Marvin Makofsky ’64 feeds a need with his nonprofit Plant a Row for the Hungry, which utilizes local gardens to provide fresh vegetables to his community of Port Washington, New York.
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July 27, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-08-21 21:39:09