Entrepreneurial Leadership Archives · Page 9 of 20

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

With Hands-On Learning, Babson Student Consultants Give These Businesses a Boost By working directly with companies large and small, Babson graduate students not only get valuable hands-on learning experiences, but they also provide tremendous advantages to their companies.

By Alex Koktsidis

October 4, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Graduate, Experiential Learning, Entrepreneurship

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

President Spinelli Named to the Boston Business Journal Power 50 Babson College President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD has been named to the 2023 Boston Business Journal Power 50 list of the region’s most influential people who are using their power to improve the community.

By Thought & Action Staff

September 25, 2023

Tagged Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Babson Briefs

People gather outside amid columns of green and white balloons

Babson Pride: 10 Alumni Talk About Babson’s No. 10 Ranking At the traditional Back to Babson celebration, alumni across the decades shared their enthusiasm for Babson being ranked the 10th best college in America.

By Eric Beato

Editor / Writer

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.

September 25, 2023

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Career, Faculty, Undergraduate, Graduate

Posted in Community

Students meet with their laptops at a table in Babson Commons

No. 1 Again: What Babson’s Latest Rankings Mean for the College Babson hits an “unprecedented tier” amid a surge of sky-high rankings, including U.S. News & World Report naming the College the No. 1 undergraduate school for entrepreneurship for the 27th consecutive time.

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.

September 18, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Undergraduate, Campus

Posted in Community, Outcomes

President Spinelli talks to students on campus

‘Greater Impact’: How Babson Is Positioned to Lead As he begins his fifth year with a clear vision for the future, President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD reflects on navigating the unexpected journey of the pandemic and how the challenges and solutions have the College poised to expand its leadership and impact.

By Eric Beato

Editor / Writer

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.

September 1, 2023

Tagged Campus, Leadership, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Student Life, Technology

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Carlos Varela stands on stage and holds an award and framed gift from his team members.

Be a Changemaker: Why This Babson Collaborative Member Stands Out With an entrepreneurial mindset, everyone can be a changemaker. Learn about the Babson Collaborative Member of the Year, Carlos Varela, and his role in keeping the mindset, skill set, and spirit of entrepreneurship at the forefront.

By Alex Koktsidis

August 31, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Babson Collaborative, Babson Academy, Entrepreneurship, Global

Posted in Community

Fighting for Those Too Often Forgotten Associate Professor of Practice Sandra Bravo MBA’87 has spent a lifetime concerned about children in the foster care system. She adopted two foster children and started a nonprofit that aims to rethink the system and raise awareness about its challenges. Even in the face of tragedy, she remains resolute.

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.

August 30, 2023

Tagged Faculty, Alumni, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Sailing Around the World Mark Towill MBA’23 is the co-founder of the 11th Hour Racing Team, which just won the grueling Ocean Race. The achievement took resilience, as well as business know-how.

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.

August 10, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship, Alumni, Global

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes