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Portrait of Kate Jaspon
Kate Jaspon ’98 Is Driven to Inspire Now the CFO at Inspire Brands, Kate Jaspon ’98 has a unique perspective on the restaurant industry and the franchise community.
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January 12, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-06-12 15:27:46
Elizabeth Roberts poses for a photo while standing behind a desk
Alumni Faces of Franchising From Big Macs in Bahrain to sandwich shops in Las Vegas to barre classes in Western Massachusetts, Babson alumni are thriving in the world of franchising. Here is a look at just a few alumni who have found success and happiness in franchising.
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January 10, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-06-12 11:27:59
Stephen Spinelli poses for a portrait in a Planet Fitness gym
The Franchising Journey of President Spinelli For more than four decades, President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD, the co-founder of Jiffy Lube International, has helped build and advance the field of franchising.
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January 5, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-06-12 17:35:58
Somia Farid Silber sits at a conference room table with Atlanta skyline in the background
The Future of Franchising An effective and enduring business model, franchising looks toward a future marked by new business trends, leaders, and educational opportunities courtesy of Babson’s Tariq Farid Franchise Institute.
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January 4, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-13 22:22:23
Ben Smith poses for a photo in his communal living space
The Business of Building Community The founder and operator of Goal House, Ben Smith ’16 brings people together through communal living in Brooklyn, New York.
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December 28, 2022

Posted in Community

2026-06-11 03:58:17
A mural of hockey scenes features the picture of Corey Griffin ’10
What Corey Griffin ’10 Means to the Babson Community Corey Griffin ’10 may have passed away some eight years ago, but his spirit, along with the foundation that was started in his name, remain a big part of the Babson community.
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December 19, 2022

Posted in Community

2026-05-31 01:48:18
Four students stand in front of a class and make a presentation
Adventures in Blueberries and Design Thinking In a design thinking course, Babson students work with Wyman’s, a frozen fruit company, to develop new products and gain valuable real-world experience.
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December 15, 2022

Posted in Community

2026-06-13 13:51:38
A chef's hands shaping dumplings.
Risk Takers, Problem Solvers, Dumpling Makers Alyssa Lee MBA’17 and Annie Campbell MBA’17 bring innovation, entrepreneurial leadership, and dumplings to Boston’s restaurant industry.
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December 8, 2022

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-12 23:47:27
Closeup of gratitude journals with children's names
Attitude of Gratitude Helps Babson Graduate Help Others One small change to a Babson graduate’s daily routine changed his life for the better. Now, Teddy Droseres ’10 is helping others do the same thing.
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November 22, 2022

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-23 22:03:54
Aaron Bart-Addison, Sedonami Agosa ’20, and Anna Gildea, the three leaders of ClearPath, sit at a table filled with information about their nonprofit.
Helping Those Without a Home As someone concerned about homelessness, Sedonami Agosa ’20 founded ClearPath, which seeks to keep those aging out of foster care off the streets.
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November 17, 2022

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-12 09:52:39