Tag: Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

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

April 6, 2023

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Community

2026-04-30 15:19:42

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

2026-03-20 05:41:35

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

2026-04-28 21:59:26

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

March 15, 2023

Tagged Global, Campus, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Inclusive Excellence

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-26 16:04:45

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

March 9, 2023

Tagged Class of 2023, Commencement, Inclusive Excellence, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Graduate, Leadership, Undergraduate

Posted in Community

2026-04-19 03:23:23

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

2026-05-02 11:38:22

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

2026-04-28 15:58:41

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

January 4, 2023

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

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-05-03 00:36:28

Ela Gokcigdem speaks while sitting on stage alongside two other presenters

Babson Student Takes Climate Change Fight to the Global Stage at Prestigious U.N. Conference It has been a busy year for Ela Gokcigdem ’24, who co-founded a youth organization focused on ocean conservation and then presented survey findings at COP27 in Egypt.

By Eric Beato

December 14, 2022

Tagged Sustainability, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Undergraduate, Social Innovation, Women's Leadership, Class of 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-18 18:50:31

Bringing Entrepreneurial Education to Others Colby Thomson ’23, one of three Babson students named to BostInno’s 25 Under 25 list, is the creator of Entrebuddies, a special education curriculum focused on entrepreneurship.

By John Crawford

December 9, 2022

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Undergraduate, Class of 2023, Social Innovation, Women's Leadership, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-19 03:23:23