Tag: Faculty
A Lifetime of Entrepreneurship: Professor Les Charm ’64 Reflects on Babson’s Rise
Associate Professor of Practice Les Charm, who is retiring after 36 years teaching entrepreneurship and finance at Babson, looks back on the College’s transformation to entrepreneurship powerhouse.
May 15, 2026
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
2026-05-27 17:09:25
Why More Teenagers Are Learning to Invest Like Wall Street Pros
As teen interest in investing surges, brokerage firms are scrambling to court Gen Z consumers. Babson finance expert Patrick Gregory, who teaches high school students how to evaluate stocks like a Wall Street professional, provides tips for teen investors.
May 12, 2026
Posted in Insights
2026-05-27 15:21:01
What Did It Take to Break the Sub-2-Hour Marathon Barrier? Entrepreneurial Thinking.
Smashing the sub-2-hour marathon barrier required innovation. Adidas stepped up to the line to make it happen, teaching us many entrepreneurial lessons in the process.
May 8, 2026
Posted in Insights
2026-05-27 11:28:09
Babson Honors Students Present Research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research
The nine students who attended the conference, along with the graduating Babson Honors Program students, will present their research to the Babson community on Thursday at the annual event on campus.
April 28, 2026
Posted in Babson Briefs
2026-05-27 15:40:06
Inside Babson’s First Food Summit: Where Food Entrepreneurs Connect Across the Ecosystem
Featuring student founders and alumni leaders, Babson’s Food Summit explored the wide range of roles, from food science to CPG to supply, powering today’s food industry.
April 17, 2026
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
2026-05-27 16:46:29
From Tote Bags to Buckets: How Everyday Items Become Cultural Currency
From Trader Joe’s mini totes to Starbucks Bearista cups, limited-edition drops are turning everyday items into cultural moments of high demand. Babson marketing experts unpack how scarcity and social sharing fuel these viral sensations.
April 14, 2026
Posted in Insights
2026-05-27 16:46:29
Valued at $4 Billion. Sold for $40 Million. This Is What Went Wrong with Allbirds.
Allbirds was valued at $4 billion during its 2021 initial public offering. Five years later, it agreed to a sale for 99 percent less. Babson College Associate Professor of Practice Peter Cohan weighs in on what entrepreneurs can learn from what happened.
April 13, 2026
Posted in Insights
2026-05-27 16:46:29
Network Support: Where Technology Meets Equity
Assistant Professor of Information Systems Nada Hashmi studies collaboration and leadership while mentoring the next generation.
April 7, 2026
Posted in Community
2026-05-26 11:24:21
AI, Jobs, and Uncertainty: A Leading Expert Weighs In on What We Can Expect
Artificial intelligence is reshaping work, but not always as expected. Babson expert Thomas Davenport breaks down how AI is impacting jobs, why predictions fall short, and what leaders should watch now.
March 31, 2026
2026-05-27 15:43:58
