Tag: Alumni

James Pidhurney and Greg Pope pitch their product in front of the Sharks on the episode
From Babson to “Shark Tank”: How James Pidhurney MBA’08 Scored a $400K Deal for Chalkless James Pidhurney MBA’08 turned entrepreneurial lessons from Babson into a “Shark Tank” deal with Kevin O’Leary and Rashaun Williams for Chalkless, a grip-enhancing product.
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Hillary Chabot
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Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
December 5, 2024

Posted in Outcomes

Babson Board Chair Jeffery Perry ’87, P’23 Named Among Most Influential Corporate Directors Babson Board of Trustees Chair Jeffery Perry ’87, P’23 was recognized for his continuing contributions and leadership, as Savoy Magazine named him to its list of 2024 Most Influential Corporate Directors.
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December 2, 2024

Posted in Babson Briefs

Patrick Clarke smiles for a photo outdoors near water
An Ocean of Opportunity to Make a Difference Inspired by the natural wonders of Cape Cod, Patrick Clarke ’09 gives back by investing in marine conservation with his purpose-driven brand, Cape Clasp.
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November 29, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Students hold a large check mark to celebrate Make Your Mark
A Milestone Moment for Babson ELevates Campaign Surpassing $600 million, double its original goal, the Babson ELevates campaign continues to unite the community to support the College’s strategic initiatives.
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November 29, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Sean Harrington Jr. ’20 and Julia (Lawlor) Harrington ’21
News, Notes, and Nods: Undergraduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's undergraduate alumni in the Winter 2024–2025 edition of Babson Magazine.
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November 29, 2024

Posted in Community

1990 MBAs
News, Notes, and Nods: Graduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's graduate alumni in the Winter 2024–2025 edition of Babson Magazine.
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November 29, 2024

Posted in Community

Exterior shot of Tomasso Hall
News, Notes, and Nods: In Memoriam Remembering the alumni and members of the Babson community who have passed recently and included in the Winter 2024–2025 edition of Babson Magazine.
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November 29, 2024

Posted in Community

Picturesque view of Castelfalfi from above
From Singapore to Tuscany: Shruti Lohia Hora ’98 and BCW  Shruti Lohia Hora ’98, who was instrumental in the success of Babson Connect Worldwide in Singapore, will be welcoming the Babson community to Tuscany and her family’s luxury resort, Castelfalfi, for BCW in March.
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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.
October 25, 2024

Posted in Community

Portrait of Saranga Pagadala
How I Pivoted to Entrepreneurship, and What I Learned about Purpose, Perseverance, and People Saranga Pagadala ’23 found a new purpose in starting a business. Here are three lessons that shaped his entrepreneurial journey, he writes in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
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October 22, 2024

Posted in Insights

Babson Board of Trustees Welcomes Two New Members KP Balaraj P’25, the founder of KPB Family Trust, and Ryan Kratz ’98, a private investor and former senior executive in the commercial real estate services industry, have been elected to the Babson Board of Trustees.
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October 17, 2024

Posted in Babson Briefs