Tag: Alumni

Matthew Mottola MSEL’17 speaks on stage about the future of work, with the cover of his new book inset

How Freelancers Are Taking Control of Their Careers In his career, Matthew Mottola MSEL’17 has focused on supporting and empowering freelance and remote workers. Now, he has a new book exploring the future of work.

By John Crawford

March 1, 2021

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Alumni, Startups, Technology

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-06-14 11:21:52

From left: Eric Johnson ’72, P’08; vice president for programming and community outreach Jane Edmonds; President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD; and Amanda Strong ’87 at the College’s 2019 Black Affinity Network Conference

Amanda Strong ’87 Drives Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Babson MLK Leadership Alumni Award winner Amanda Strong ‘87 has helped Babson transform its Board of Trustees to include more diverse perspectives.

By Bryan Lipiner

February 25, 2021

Tagged Inclusive Excellence, Alumni, Women's Leadership

Posted in Community

2026-06-14 11:21:52

Collage of four MLK Leadership Award winners

The Enduring Impact of MLK Leadership Award Winners Alumni winners of Babson’s Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award continue to honor his legacy and share their thoughts on fulfilling his vision.

By Eric Beato, Bryan Lipiner

February 16, 2021

Tagged Alumni, Inclusive Excellence

Posted in Community

2026-06-14 11:21:52

Juliette Swann MSEL’19, founder of the dating app Birdy

How a Breakup Spurred a New Venture After leaving an unhappy relationship, Juliette Swann MSEL’19 founded Birdy, a dating app that aims to help users find better matches.

By John Crawford

February 12, 2021

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship, Alumni, Women's Leadership, Startups

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-14 11:16:10

Back at Babson, Shay Brings Unique Perspective Jeffrey P. Shay ’87, MBA’91 returns as the new executive director for academic operations at Babson College’s The Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership.

By Eric Beato

February 9, 2021

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-13 20:38:40

Taking Action on Diversity and Inclusion As U.S. chair and senior partner at PwC and co-founder of CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, Tim Ryan ’88 uses his entrepreneurial skills to raise awareness and effect change.

By Eric Beato

January 25, 2021

Tagged Alumni, Inclusive Excellence, Leadership

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-06-13 20:38:40

Planting the Seeds for Financial Empowerment Through her nonprofit, Seeds of Fortune, Nitiya Walker ’14 seeks to empower young women of color through financial knowledge.

By John Crawford

January 22, 2021

Tagged Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Nonprofit, Inclusive Excellence, Women's Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Alumni

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-05-17 07:16:42

People of Babson: Grace Carew ’16 As an alumna, staff member, and even occasionally the mascot, Grace Carew ’16 knows all about keeping the Babson community connected, especially online.

By Eric Beato

January 21, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, Alumni, People of Babson

Posted in Community

2026-06-13 20:38:40

The Wide, Widening World of Esports Esports continue to grow in popularity. At Babson, an esports club offers students competition and camaraderie, while an alumnus has become a major player in the industry.

By John Crawford

January 8, 2021

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Campus, Student Life, Technology

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-13 10:34:27

Mighty Well co-founders (from left) Yousef Al-Humaidhi ’15, Emily Levy ’16, and Maria Del Mar Gomez ’16

When Making Masks Proves Purposeful and Personal For Babson-built Mighty Well, expanding into the production of face masks was no pivot. It was purposeful and personal.

By Eric Beato

January 4, 2021

Tagged Alumni, Startups, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-13 20:38:40