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Chicken sandwich
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.
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December 9, 2025

Posted in Insights

2026-07-21 15:22:49
A portrait shot of Jamie Siminoff ’99, H’21
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.”
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November 24, 2025

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-07-21 14:43:50
Donna Levin sits on stage with four other leaders from Babson
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.
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November 20, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-07-15 22:34:47
Jamie Siminoff ’99, H’21 (left) and Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD stand on stage
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.
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November 18, 2025

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-07-20 23:37:15
Aerial view of the Babson campus
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.
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November 17, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-07-21 15:01:29
Krish Khemlani serves pick-up orders to students at Roger's Pub
The Food Network of Babson Food is the focus of many student and alumni entrepreneurs from Babson. Together, they form a loose community of startups and more established ventures seeking to fill bellies and grow their businesses. That food community is fostered with guidance and a helping hand by Babson College Dining.
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November 10, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-07-21 14:43:51
Two women speak in front of an audience
How Can the Healthcare Industry Innovate? Here’s What Babson Experts Say Two leaders of the Kerry Murphy Healey Center for Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship reflect on a discussion about the need for entrepreneurial leadership in the healthcare industry.
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November 10, 2025

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-07-13 16:40:07
Jamie Siminoff ’99, H’21 to Return to Campus to Release His New Book about Ring Jamie Siminoff ’99, H’21 returns to Babson on November 10 to launch his new book and sit down with President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD for a fireside chat hosted by the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
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October 24, 2025

Posted in Babson Briefs

2026-07-18 08:02:38
Blank School Wins Boston Business Journal Fire Award for Fueling Entrepreneurial Innovation Babson’s Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and two other businesses with Babson ties, earned BostInno’s 2025 Fire Awards.
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October 9, 2025

Posted in Babson Briefs

2026-07-19 00:03:34
7 women standing on stage holding awards
Six Visionary Leaders Honored by the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership presented Legacy & Impact Awards to six women whose vision and leadership continue to shape Babson and the world.
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October 8, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-07-21 07:10:28