Tag: Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Brothers Kirk and Jacob McKinney at their co-founded business Junk Teens.
Talkin’ Trash: Babson’s Junk Teen Spills Secrets to Success Kirk McKinney ‘26 started a junk removal business with his brother while in high school. He says Babson has been key to Junk Teens’ success.
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Hillary Chabot
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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.
August 11, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

A boat sails in the water
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.
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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.
August 10, 2023

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A collage of photos depicting Bob Weissman, Jan Weissman, and the celebration of his life
The Weissman Legacy Empowered by his generosity, wisdom, and commitment to creating a worldwide community, Weissman Scholars reflect on the enduring impact of Robert (Bob) Weissman ’64, H’94, P’87 ’90, G’19.
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Melissa Savignano
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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.
July 31, 2023

Posted in Community

Marvin Makofsky holds several vegetable plants
Solving Food Insecurity One Row at a Time Marvin Makofsky ’64 feeds a need with his nonprofit Plant a Row for the Hungry, which utilizes local gardens to provide fresh vegetables to his community of Port Washington, New York.
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July 27, 2023

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Sonal Dalvi MBA’23 poses for a portrait with a group of women artists
She Empowers Women Artists in India Sonal Dalvi MBA’23 works with tribal artists in India whose art is in danger of disappearing. She wants them to have careers that are rewarding, profitable, and empowering.
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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 24, 2023

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Aaron Walton ’83 Inducted into American Advertising Federation’s Hall of Fame Aaron Walton ’83, the trailblazing marketing executive and industry leader, was inducted into the American Advertising Federation’s Hall of Fame this spring for his innovative work at Walton Issacson marketing agency.
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July 17, 2023

Posted in Babson Briefs

Ed O’Malley races on a bicycle through a Western landscape
The Quest to Create a Very Fast Shoe For his third startup, Ed O’Malley MBA’03 set about creating a more aerodynamic cycling shoe for triathletes. It wasn’t easy.
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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.
June 21, 2023

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Meet the 2023 Summer Venture Program Teams Babson’s signature Summer Venture Program this year includes 14 teams of graduate and undergraduate students that span industries from fintech and blockchain to food & beverage and education.
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May 31, 2023

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Candace Armand poses for a portrait in New York City
Alumni Who Pay It Forward Every Year Shaped by their Babson experiences—even long after graduating—alumni are motivated to continue supporting the College through their annual contributions.
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May 30, 2023

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Portrait of Tim Ryan
Tim Ryan ’88 on Building Trust at Your Organization Tim Ryan ’88, who will speak at the undergraduate Commencement ceremony on May 13, leads a charge for CEOs to prioritize DE&I across their companies.
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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.
May 4, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes