Tag: Startups

What Outdoor Play Taught Me About Entrepreneurship and Human Connection
Brian Fitzgerald ’95 co-founded Tinkergarten, building an outdoor, early childhood education business to help solve the dilemma of children’s screen time. Here, he reflects on the lessons he learned about solving problems and the importance of going outside.
June 5, 2025
Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

How Entrepreneurs Can Navigate This Unpredictable Moment in Business
Tariffs, a volatile stock market, and a sense that anything can change in an instant—these are uncertain times to be an entrepreneur. Babson’s Ben Spigel offers strategies for navigating this chaotic moment.
June 4, 2025
Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

What’s in a Name? The Stories Behind This Year’s B.E.T.A. Challenge Semifinalists
A venture’s name sets the stage for its identity and purpose. As the B.E.T.A. Challenge semifinalists prepare to pitch on April 16, we explore the meaning behind their names and what they represent.
April 9, 2025
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Faith, Fashion, and a Dream: Rhesa Teesdale’s Road to Paris Runways
Rhesa Teesdale ’23, MSEL’24 is taking his faith-based streetwear brand, Prophet | Envoy, to Paris Fashion Week—after a Babson-backed journey of resilience and entrepreneurial spirit.
February 3, 2025
Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes