Tag: Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

F&E CWEL Kicks Off 25th Anniversary Celebration Series The Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership begins its 25th anniversary celebration with a special LinkedIn series.

By Thought & Action Staff

October 2, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Women's Leadership, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Babson Briefs

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.

By Nikki Blackford

August 28, 2024

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Faculty, Franchising, Sustainability

Posted in Insights

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.

By Victoria Dalton

August 12, 2024

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship Education, People of Babson

Posted in Community

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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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.

July 12, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship Education, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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.

By Victoria Dalton

June 27, 2024

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Graduate, Student Life, Women's Leadership

Posted in Community

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.

By Shakenna Williams ’94

May 20, 2024

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Women's Leadership, Leadership

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

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

By Babson Magazine Staff

April 9, 2024

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Graduate, Student Life, Undergraduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

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.

By Vannessa Rodriguez

April 4, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Startups, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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.

April 1, 2024

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Family Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

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.

By Thought & Action Staff

March 7, 2024

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Campus, Entrepreneurship Education

Posted in Babson Briefs