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Babson professor points to research findings during presentation.
Why Faculty Research Matters: Babson Scholars on AI, Markets, and Real-World Problems With discussions ranging from artificial intelligence to monetary policy and climate challenges, Faculty Research Day spotlighted the breadth of Babson’s interdisciplinary research.
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February 6, 2026

Posted in Community, Insights

2026-03-24 22:20:38
Students walk on campus under a number one banner
Why Is Babson No. 1 for Entrepreneurship? Here Are 30 Reasons Entrepreneurship is everywhere at Babson College, which has been ranked the No. 1 school for entrepreneurship for the past three decades. But why? There are countless reasons; here are just 30.
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January 23, 2026

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-03-25 21:45:47
Gustavo Augusto Kopp de Lima ’28 stands next to a sign for the COP 30 climate change conference
A Babson Student Builds a Cycling Startup and Lands at COP 30  After a scary bike accident, Gustavo Augusto Kopp de Lima ’28 founded JoinBike, a platform seeking to connect cyclists in his native Brazil. Kopp recently spoke at the COP 30 climate change conference.
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January 7, 2026

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-25 11:38:43
Jamie Siminoff gestures while speaking during the recording of the podcast
WATCH: Jamie Siminoff ’99, H’21 Discusses the Ups and Downs of His Ring Journey In the fourth episode of Season 2 of “From Problems to Possibilities,” watch the full interview with Jamie Siminoff ’99, H’21, the founder of Ring, about facing rejection and self-doubt and then a moment of self-reflection.
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December 17, 2025

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-03-25 23:46:13
LendPilot Wins Fourth Annual Babson Fintech Startup Pitch Competition The competition featured fintech startup ideas developed by students. LendPilot, by Martin Mejia ’26, seeks to help early-stage small businesses manage cash flow and build credit history.
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November 25, 2025

Posted in Babson Briefs

2026-03-24 17:03:17
Krish Khemlani serves pick-up orders to students at Roger's Pub
The Food Network of Babson Food is the focus of many student and alumni entrepreneurs from Babson. Together, they form a loose community of startups and more established ventures seeking to fill bellies and grow their businesses. That food community is fostered with guidance and a helping hand by Babson College Dining.
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November 10, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-03-25 17:30:17
Babson students congregate in Babson Commons
Would You Work 72 Hours a Week? Here’s What Babson Students Say From burnout to ambition, Babson students debate the idea of working 12 hours a day, six days a week taking hold at some tech companies in Silicon Valley.
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November 5, 2025

Posted in Insights

2026-03-23 23:50:58
Babson student introduces herself at Cleantech Open.
Driven to Innovate, Babson Entrepreneur Reimagines Energy Use in Trucking Lassiter Foregger ’27 turned curiosity into innovation with her energy-efficient diesel trucking startup, earning her a spot at the Cleantech Open.
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October 16, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-24 17:04:17
Jason Ou ’27 talks on a microphone
After a 5-Year Entrepreneurial Odyssey, an Undergrad Returns to Babson’s Campus As a sophomore, Jason Ou ’27 left campus during the pandemic. His departure set him off on an entrepreneurial odyssey, as he moved from one opportunity to another. Now, five years later, he is back on campus.
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September 17, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-24 21:55:13
Three entrepreneurs featured in BostInno 25 under 25 list.
Babson Entrepreneurs Lead the Way on BostInno’s 25 Under 25 List From fashion to tech, 12 Babson entrepreneurs made BostInno’s 25 Under 25, reflecting the College’s leadership in innovation.
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September 16, 2025

Posted in Community

2026-03-24 21:55:13