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Ab Igram speaks in front of a screen with the International Society of Franchising logo
Harnessing the Franchise Model for Social Impact Franchising is emerging as a powerful force in driving social impact, as highlighted at the International Society of Franchising Conference. Experts emphasize how integrating social responsibility into franchise models not only meets evolving consumer expectations but also enhances business success and community welfare.
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August 28, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-07-23 06:09:37
Cindy Klein Marmer and a student collaborate in the Blank Center
Cindy Klein Marmer on Building Connections and Helping Entrepreneurs In a host of roles, Cindy Klein Marmer MBA’02 has worked with students to build relationships and solve problems. Now, as the interim executive director of the Blank Center, she reflects on her opportunities and impact over her 20 years on campus.
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August 12, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-07-13 17:59:37
An overview of the Foundry as students listen to Donna Levin speak
Bringing Ideas to Life at Babson’s Weissman Foundry  In a prototyping and storytelling session at the Weissman Foundry, a group of students from the Dana Hall School experiences an important part of the entrepreneurial process.
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July 12, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-07-13 17:59:37
Side-by-side portraits of Andrew Ajao and Radhika Kasera
Creating Inclusive Communities: Babson MBA Students Help Create Spaces for Connection Meet two recent graduates—Andrew Ajao MBA’24 and Radhika Kasera MBA’24—who found impactful roles with the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership.
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June 27, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-07-23 13:55:04
Shakenna Williams speaks into a mircrophone during a panel discussion
Joining Boards Early in Your Career Can Change Your Trajectory for the Better — Here’s How to Harness Their Power In an article from Entrepreneur magazine, Shakenna Williams of the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership shares how serving on boards can help entrepreneurs build their networks and expand their skill sets.
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May 20, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-07-07 04:02:22
A collage of photos from Rocket Pitch
Scenes from Rocket Pitch Rocket Pitch is a Babson rite of passage. In this photo essay, we go behind the scenes to illustrate the buzz of excitement and inspiration that boosts Rocket Pitch
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April 9, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-07-13 22:42:16
A group of 12 B.E.T.A. Challenge participants hold up their winning checks
5 Successful Strategies from B.E.T.A. Challenge Finalists Four former B.E.T.A. Challenge finalists share their words of wisdom to compete, and succeed, in Babson’s signature entrepreneurial business competition.
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April 4, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-07-13 18:59:17
Mother and daughter entrepreneurs look at a screen together in their coffee shop
Do You Own or Manage Your Business with Family Members? Here Are 3 Essential Tips to Create Value Together. In an article from Entrepreneur magazine, Lauri Union of the Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship shares how family entrepreneurship can create value across generations by drawing on a family’s strengths to advance their business goals.
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April 1, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-07-22 04:33:18
Renowned AI Ethics Pioneer to Headline Babson Event Renowned pioneer in artificial intelligence ethics Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, named one of five key people shaping AI by Forbes, will headline a Babson College event April 2 hosted by the Butler Institute for Free Enterprise Through Entrepreneurship.  
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March 7, 2024

Posted in Babson Briefs

2026-06-30 17:51:22
Donna Levin speaks at a panel discussion
The Forefront of Entrepreneurial Leadership: Q&A with Blank School CEO Donna Levin Donna Levin, CEO of the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, has been honored with a 2024 Pinnacle Award by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Here, she reflects on the Blank School’s impact and the importance of entrepreneurial leadership.
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January 10, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-30 18:04:59