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Babson Miami MBA Candidates to Compete at eMerge Americas Eight members of the Babson community will compete in the Startup Showcase x Showdown at eMerge Americas, which features keynote speaker Tom Brady.

By Sarah Coppinger

Writer

Sarah Coppinger

Sarah Coppinger is a writer for Babson Thought & Action. With a passion for storytelling and an eye for strategy, Sarah enjoys writing about students’ diverse experiences at Babson and their outstanding career achievements as alumni. Babson’s entrepreneurial spirit fuels Sarah’s drive, and she is thrilled to contribute to its dynamic community. When Sarah’s not writing for Babson Thought & Action, she can be found spending time with her family, enjoying weekends away on Cape Cod, and brushing up on her skills as a hobby photographer.

April 13, 2023

Tagged Graduate, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship, Startups, Class of 2023

Posted in Community

Pooja Ika and David Ortiz smile while posing for a photographer together

Passion and ‘Papi’: How Pooja Ika ’19 Is Rethinking Health Care Leveraging her upbringing and Babson education, Pooja Ika ’19 launched eternalHealth to disrupt the health insurance industry. Then, she called on a Red Sox legend.

By Scott Dietz

Writer

Scott Dietz

Scott Dietz is Babson College's Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Dietz is responsible for the department's internal and external communications, including branding, campus engagement, marketing, social media, sponsorships and website management. Additional duties consist of event coverage, facilitation of interview requests, media pitching, video content, writing and editing. Before Babson, Dietz spent 13-plus years at fellow NEWMAC institution Wheaton College, worked for the NFL, New England Patriots, and in the media relations department with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. A native of South Park, PA, Dietz began his sports information career at Westminster College.

April 12, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Alumni, Health Innovation

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Robert (Bob) Weissman speaks at a podium during a campus event

Babson Remembers Beloved Community Member Bob Weissman The College announces the tremendous loss and passing of Robert (Bob) Weissman ’64, H’94, P’87 ’90, G’19, whose immense contributions to Babson, as a dedicated alumnus and trustee, span generations.

By Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD

President

Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD

Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA‘92, PhD is the 14th president of Babson College. A successful entrepreneur, academic leader, and scholar, Dr. Spinelli assumed the role of president in July 2019, guiding the College through its centennial year and into its second century. Learn more about the President's Office.

April 6, 2023

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Community

Two Babson Ventures Named Startups to Watch by BostInno In all, BostInno highlighted 23 Boston companies, including High Time Foods and DetraPel.

By Thought & Action Staff

April 4, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Startups, Entrepreneurship, Alumni

Posted in Babson Briefs

New England Patriots Foundation Honors Babson Student and Vietnam Veteran The New England Patriots' charitable fund honored Vietnam veteran Richard Battista MBA'23 at a pinning ceremony.

By Thought & Action Staff

March 31, 2023

Tagged Class of 2023, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Babson Briefs

Emmanuel Jal speaks to an audience in an auditorium

The Inspirational Journey of Emmanuel Jal Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier from South Sudan who became an entrepreneur and hip-hop artist, visited Babson and discussed the power of imagination to envision a better future.

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.

March 15, 2023

Tagged Global, Campus, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Side-by-side headshots of Tim Ryan and Reshma Kewalramani

Introducing Babson College’s 2023 Commencement Speakers Two extraordinary entrepreneurial leaders—Tim Ryan ’88 of PwC and Dr. Reshma Kewalramani of Vertex Pharmaceuticals—will address graduates at Commencement ceremonies in May.

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.

March 9, 2023

Tagged Class of 2023, Commencement, Diversity and Inclusion, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Graduate, Leadership, Undergraduate

Posted in Community

Kate Jaspon ’98 Is Driven to Inspire Now the CFO at Inspire Brands, Kate Jaspon ’98 has a unique perspective on the restaurant industry and the franchise community.

By Erin O'Donnell

January 12, 2023

Tagged Franchising, Alumni, Women's Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

Elizabeth Roberts poses for a photo while standing behind a desk

Alumni Faces of Franchising From Big Macs in Bahrain to sandwich shops in Las Vegas to barre classes in Western Massachusetts, Babson alumni are thriving in the world of franchising. Here is a look at just a few alumni who have found success and happiness in franchising.

By Kara Baskin

January 10, 2023

Tagged Franchising, Alumni, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

Somia Farid Silber sits at a conference room table with Atlanta skyline in the background

The Future of Franchising An effective and enduring business model, franchising looks toward a future marked by new business trends, leaders, and educational opportunities courtesy of Babson’s Tariq Farid Franchise Institute.

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.

January 4, 2023

Tagged Franchising, Alumni, Campus, Career, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Faculty, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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