Tag: Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Nasdaq Global Head of Listings Karen Snow '93, with Babson President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD, rings the opening bell at Nasdaq last week. Photo curtesy Nasdaq
From Babson to Nasdaq: Karen Snow ’93 on Her Journey to the Top of Global Finance Nasdaq executive Karen Snow reflects on her career and making Forbes’ 50 Women Over 50, and shares advice for women considering a role in finance.
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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 6, 2024

Posted in Community

Yelitza Bravo, Barbara Pinto, Marial Leonidakis, and Bille Sheikh pose for a photo at the Hult Prize competition
MSEL Graduates Take Their Startup to an International Stage A team of recent Babson MSEL graduates developed a startup offering protective gear for female healthcare workers. The venture earned them a trip to Monterrey, Mexico, as part of the prestigious Hult Prize competition.
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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.
July 25, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

At least 80 members of the Babson College community participated in the 2024 Boston Pride Parade. (Photo: Nic Czarnecki)
Babson Pride’s Ethan Ide ’26 Unites Campus and Community at Boston Pride Parade Babson Pride President Ethan Ide ’26 organized a celebration at Boston's Pride Parade, marking 40 years of LGBTQ+ support at Babson.
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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.
June 14, 2024

Posted in Community

Cristian Morales stands on stage and speaks to an audience of people
In Miami, Babson Entrepreneurs Make an Impression at eMerge At the eMerge Americas Conference + Expo, Babson ventures win accolades competing in the event’s Global Startup Accelerator and Showcase.
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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.
May 29, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Babson alumni and business founders speak at Babson's Africa Conference
Babson Alumni Bridge the Gap for African Entrepreneurs  Innovest Afrika, led by two Babson alumni, is breaking barriers in African entrepreneurship with plans to support 5,000 startups by 2030.
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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.
May 28, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Red Sox jersey celebrating AAPI month.
Kaity Goodwin ’22 Hits Home Run with Red Sox AAPI Heritage Jersey Design From Babson mascot to designer, Kaity Goodwin ’22 shared her journey in creating the Red Sox's AAPI Heritage jersey in an experience that combined her culture with her love of graphic design.
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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.
May 22, 2024

Posted in Community

Class of 2024: The Advocate Jacob Nyamu MSBA'23, who graduated early but will be part of the Commencement ceremony, became a prominent, respected advocate for the underrepresented during his tenure at Babson.
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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.
May 6, 2024

Posted in Community

Shannon O'Mara, associate director of credit research at Loomis Sayles, discusses the Undergraduate Women's Network with Babson students.
Babson Helps Bridge Gender Gap in Investment Management More than two dozen Babson students have taken part in the Loomis Sayles Women’s Investment Management Network, which provides mentors and internships to empower women in investment management careers.
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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.
March 27, 2024

Posted in Community, Outcomes

Karen Slack and pianist Kamilla Arku perform on stage at Babson.
Karen Slack Closes Out Intensive Residency with Standing Ovation World-renowned soprano Karen Slack closed out her weeklong intensive residency program at Babson College with a moving opera performance titled Of Thee I Sing: Songs of Love and Justice.
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March 27, 2024

Posted in Community

Alcade Fabrice Uwonkunda stands in front of a sculpture of the word Kigali
Reflections from a Healthcare Entrepreneur in Rwanda With a little help and inspiration from Babson, an entrepreneur in Rwanda focuses on addressing cancer and women’s health. In his own words, he tells his personal story.
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March 20, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes