Tag: Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Why Is Babson No. 1 for Entrepreneurship? Here Are 30 Reasons
Entrepreneurship is everywhere at Babson College, which has been ranked the No. 1 school for entrepreneurship for the past three decades. But why? There are countless reasons; here are just 30.
January 23, 2026
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes
A Salute to Service: How Babson Students Give Back to the Community
The arrival of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday in which many people perform community service, makes for an opportune moment to examine the longstanding tradition of giving back at Babson.
January 16, 2026
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
Cindy Klein Marmer MBA’02, P’29 Named Executive Director of the Blank Center
Babson College appoints Cindy Klein Marmer MBA’02, P’29 as the executive director of the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship, bringing new momentum to the venture ecosystem.
December 15, 2025
Posted in Babson Briefs
The Rise of Chicken, the Decline of Pizza Hut, and Other Franchising Trends
Ab Igram MBA’96, of Babson’s Tariq Farid Franchise Institute, surveys the state of franchising. From the familiar names to the up-and-coming ventures, he talks chicken, sandwiches, and, uh, pet waste scooping.
December 9, 2025
Posted in Insights
The Biggest Miss in “Shark Tank” History: Ring Founder Jamie Siminoff ’99, H’21 Looks Back
At a fireside chat, Jamie Siminoff ’99, H’21 spoke of his “Shark Tank” appearance, which didn’t end in a deal but gave his fledgling company critical exposure. Without it, he says, “Ring would not exist.”
November 24, 2025
Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership
Exploring the Evolution of the Blank School: A Conversation with CEO Donna Levin
In a new Q&A, Donna Levin, CEO of the Blank School, reflects on how it evolved from a “startup within a college” into a campus-wide engine for ideas, collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership.
November 20, 2025
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
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.
November 18, 2025
Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership
Inside the Blank School’s Eight Centers and Institutes
With its world-class centers and institutes, the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership continues to expand its impact and influence. Here’s a look at the Blank School’s eight centers and institutes.
November 17, 2025
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
