Tag: Entrepreneurship

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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.

September 5, 2023

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

Posted in Insights

Carlos Varela stands on stage and holds an award and framed gift from his team members.

Be a Changemaker: Why This Babson Collaborative Member Stands Out With an entrepreneurial mindset, everyone can be a changemaker. Learn about the Babson Collaborative Member of the Year, Carlos Varela, and his role in keeping the mindset, skill set, and spirit of entrepreneurship at the forefront.

By Alex Koktsidis

August 31, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Babson Collaborative, Babson Academy, Entrepreneurship, Global

Posted in Community

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.

By John Crawford

August 17, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Advice, Mentoring & Networking, Startups, Graduate, Student Life, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes

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.

By Hillary Chabot

August 11, 2023

Tagged Undergraduate, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Mentoring & Networking

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.

By John Crawford

August 10, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship, Alumni, Global

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

Side-by-side photos of a Barbie doll and a Corage doll named Aaliya

Four Barbie Summer Fails and a Diversity Win As Barbie Summer dominates pop culture. Flora Ekpe-Idang MBA’17, who created a multicultural doll, details the doll’s diversity issues.

By Hillary Chabot

August 9, 2023

Tagged Inclusive Excellence, Alumni, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship

Posted in Insights

Picture of Wishroute owner Jessica Lynch ’13, MS’13, MBA’18.

When Should You Sell Your Startup? Jessica Lynch ’13, MS’13, MBA’18 decided to sell her beloved venture Wishroute earlier this year. Here’s how she did it.

By Hillary Chabot

July 25, 2023

Tagged Advice, Alumni, Entrepreneurship, Startups, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Q&A

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes

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.

By John Crawford

July 24, 2023

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

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

The Babson team poses for a photo while celebrating and lifting the trophy

Seven Things to Know About Babson Rugby Star Reed Santos Reed Santos ’24 captained the Babson United Rugby Club to its first national title this spring. Now, the rugby star is eyeing more national titles and even the Olympics.

July 20, 2023

Tagged Athletics, Student Life, Campus, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

Posted in Community

Akhil Nair MBA'18, a former Global Entrepreneur in Residence at Babson College, with the program's director Cindy Klein Marmer and another volunteer.

Babson’s Global Entrepreneur in Residence Program Returns Akhil Nair MBA’18 grew his venture and mentored Babson students in the Global Entrepreneur in Residence program, which restarted this year after a four-year hiatus.

By Hillary Chabot

July 18, 2023

Tagged Global, Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Excellence, Startups

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership