Tag: Faculty
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
2026-04-01 20:18:07
Five Things to Know About Ahmed Ahmed, One of Poets & Quants’ Best Undergraduate Professors
Ahmed Ahmed, who was named to Poets & Quants’ list of 50 Best Undergraduate Business Professors of 2025, shares some fun facts, including his childhood ambitions and his passion for underdog soccer teams.
December 3, 2025
2026-04-02 06:52:56
Retailers Are Quietly Changing Their Return Policies—Here’s Why You Should Be on the Lookout
As the holiday shopping season heats up, so do returns. They might seem simple and easy, but retailers are changing their policies. Here’s what you need to know this shopping season, writes Professor Lauren Beitelspacher for The Conversation.
November 27, 2025
Posted in Insights
2026-04-01 18:28:35
LendPilot Wins Fourth Annual Babson Fintech Startup Pitch Competition
The competition featured fintech startup ideas developed by students. LendPilot, by Martin Mejia ’26, seeks to help early-stage small businesses manage cash flow and build credit history.
November 25, 2025
Posted in Babson Briefs
2026-04-02 02:53:44
Just Start: How to Turn Inclusive Excellence into Entrepreneurial Activity
At Babson’s Inclusive Excellence Summit, real estate developer Richard Taylor demonstrates how inclusion becomes a competitive advantage while impacting the community.
November 20, 2025
Posted in Community
2026-04-02 02:53:44
Priyansh Bothra '25 Wins 15th Annual Babson Trading Competition
Priyansh Bothra ’25 won the 15th annual Babson Trading Competition, which attracted more than 60 undergraduate and graduate students from Babson College, Olin College, and Wellesley College to the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance.
November 17, 2025
Posted in Babson Briefs
2026-03-31 06:56:57
With Honors: The ‘Transformative’ Experience of the Honors Program
As the Babson Honors Program celebrates its 30th anniversary, alumni reflect on the importance of their unique research projects and the impact on their personal growth and professional fulfillment.
November 11, 2025
Posted in Community
2026-04-01 22:09:27
