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Three pairs of colorful sneakers sit on top of boxes
The Sneaker Business: A Behind-the-Scenes Look Got Sole holds packed sneaker conventions across the country. Jonathan DiModica ’21, the company’s co-founder, reflects on the marketing and social media, the celebrities and collectors, that have fueled its growth.
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November 13, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-25 08:55:26
A new definition of entrepreneurship
What Is the Definition of Entrepreneurship? Once limiting, the entrepreneurship definition has expanded to evolve with the world we live in today.
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November 10, 2023

Posted in Insights

2026-05-04 05:50:34
Carlos Rodriguez Laconi poses for a picture against a backdrop of trees
A Personal Journey of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition A Babson alumnus pursues a different type of entrepreneurial opportunity, by focusing on growing an existing business, rather than launching a new one.
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September 8, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-04-15 03:37:18
AI generated image of electrified letters "AI" inside a lightbulb against a background of a stormy sky with lightning
The Age of AI: Seven Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know At the dawn of this new generative AI era, Babson College faculty and alumni explore the ramifications, dangers, and opportunities for entrepreneurs.
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September 5, 2023

Posted in Insights

2026-05-03 19:19:55
Three members of the Babson College community address the crowd at a conference.
What Is Entrepreneurial Acquisition, and Why Is It Booming? Entrepreneurship through acquisition—buying and further building an existing business—has surged in popularity at Babson.
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August 31, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-04-14 15:55:21
People talk and network in a crowded event
Four Networking Tips for Entrepreneurs After giving a pitch at an event, entrepreneurs may be swarmed by people seeking to talk with them. Here’s advice on how to navigate the scrum and make connections.
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August 17, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes

2026-04-22 15:50:31
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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August 11, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-04-30 15:22:36
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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August 10, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-03-31 10:35:42
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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July 31, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-05-04 02:26:28
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

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-04-30 08:31:57