Entrepreneurial Leadership Archives · Page 10 of 21

A Look into the Experiential Learning Experience at Babson Experiential learning isn’t just a buzzword. In the second installment of our two-part series on experiential learning, hear from two students and two businesses who have made the most of this opportunity.

By Alex Koktsidis

October 30, 2023

Tagged Experiential Learning, Graduate, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Sustainability Through Innovation: Meet the Global Student Challenge Winners The Babson Collaborative Global Student Challenge tasks students worldwide with generating new business concepts aligned with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. Here’s how the latest winners tackled the challenge.

By Alex Koktsidis

October 30, 2023

Tagged Babson Academy, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Global, Undergraduate, Graduate, Startups, Babson Collaborative

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

What Is Entrepreneurial Leadership? Entrepreneurial leaders harness the power of relationships and put people first, and that enables them to take on and solve daunting challenges.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

October 27, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Undergraduate, Graduate, Q&A

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Taylor Swift’s Movie Tour Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour offers several entrepreneurial lessons, Beth Goldstein, director of Babson’s Youth Impact Lab, said.

By Hillary Chabot

Writer

Hillary Chabot

Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.

October 27, 2023

Tagged Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Faculty

Posted in Insights

Celebrating 25 Years at the Forefront of Entrepreneurship As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship pays tribute to 10 leaders and luminaries behind its growth and success.

By Wendy Schoenfeld

October 25, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship Education, Alumni, Faculty, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Jack McCarthy and Kevin O’Leary sit on chairs on the stage at Babson’s Sorenson Center for the Arts.

A Shark Comes to Babson: Eight Lessons from Kevin O’Leary Kevin O’Leary of “Shark Tank” visited Babson and spoke about his triumphs, his setbacks, and the business wisdom he has learned through the years. Here are eight takeaways.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

October 23, 2023

Tagged Household Names, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Campus

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Headshots (clockwise from top left) of Tia Bhalla, Madaket 'Maddie" Stoltz, Charles Price, Annie Chan, Everett Steven, and Nuchaba "Nuch" Scholte.

Class of 2027 Blank Scholars Bring Ideas and Enthusiasm to Campus For the 2027 Blank Leadership Scholars, Babson is a place to pursue their dreams and also discover new opportunities, including potential solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems.

By Melissa Savignano

Writer

Melissa Savignano

Melissa Savignano, a content marketing manager at Babson College, has worked in higher education for almost a decade, where she tells authentic, compelling campus and community stories. Before Babson, she managed communications for Boston University’s largest college, the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. She previously worked in client relations, helping brands of various sizes launch content marketing strategies and storytelling initiatives. When not at work, you will find her in the city of Boston, probably at the movie theater.

October 19, 2023

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Class of 2027, Undergraduate

Posted in Community

Babson Trustee Honored on the 2023 Meaningful Business 100 Babson alumnus and trustee Ramón Mendiola ’86, P’20 ’21 ’23 has been recognized on the 2023 Meaningful Business 100, which celebrates leaders combining profit and purpose to help achieve the U.N. Global Goals.

By Thought & Action Staff

October 18, 2023

Tagged Social Innovation, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Alumni

Posted in Babson Briefs

On the field of a football stadium, Kody Harris and Arthur Blank shake hands

Pursuing a Career in Sports With its focus on values and leadership, Babson’s Good Company, Good Game course inspired Kody Harris ’25. He hopes to make a career in the sports industry.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

October 4, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Leadership, Undergraduate, Career, Faculty, Company Culture

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes