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Overview of the ballroom during Torq's presentation at ePitch
The Return of Babson’s ePitch As ePitch returns this month, we catch up with Joanna Geisinger Devin MBA’17 and her company, Torq Interface, which won the inaugural ePitch competition in 2019.
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April 7, 2022

Posted in Community

2026-06-10 05:19:05
brief innovation
Nine Finalists Selected for 2022 B.E.T.A. Challenge Nine finalists have been selected to compete in Babson College’s 2022 B.E.T.A. Challenge Finale on Thursday, April 14 at Olin Hall.
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April 5, 2022

Posted in Babson Briefs

2026-06-12 02:40:24
Deborah Cohen ’19 speaks before a crowd at the B.E.T.A. Challenge
How to Win the B.E.T.A. Challenge Former judges in Babson College’s annual business competition offer their advice on how competitors can win the prestigious contest and prosper into the future.
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March 28, 2022

Posted in Community, Insights

2026-06-12 09:52:09
Lucas Webb '13 and his coffee company's co-founder, Vicente Fullerton.
From Banks to Beans: Career Switch Brews Up Flavorful Coffee Venture Lucas Webb ’13 quit his job in finance to launch a direct market coffee company designed to showcase the bean’s full flavor.
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March 2, 2022

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-12 09:49:32
Headshot of Yianni Feldman inset on a photo of a Ponchella
Young Entrepreneur Sees Brighter Skies with Innovative Umbrella Yianni Feldman ’23 brought his fledgling company, Ponchella, with him to Babson, where he’s now working to develop and grow his innovative products.
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February 23, 2022

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-12 09:49:32
A Street Scene in Miami
Miami: Portrait of an Entrepreneurial City From its pro-business policies to its rich cultural diversity, Miami is a vibrant, supportive city to launch and grow a venture, say Babson alumni.
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February 14, 2022

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-12 21:23:02
Andrew Foley, Alicia Sibole, and Diana Yuan walk outside Van Winkle Hall
The Enduring Power of eTower Babson’s first living-learning community endures because of committed leaders who carry on the legacy and make eTower a true home for student entrepreneurs.
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December 17, 2021

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-13 15:59:01
An entrepreneur pitches in front of a big screen
Babson Accelerators Drive Ventures—and the Leaders Behind Them An array of accelerators at Babson’s Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership focuses on developing not only ventures but also the founders as entrepreneurial leaders.
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December 7, 2021

Posted in Community

2026-06-09 00:03:50
Gabriella Sally '25 presents her venture SPARC at Rocket Pitch
Live from Babson: It’s Rocket Pitch More than 40 teams of student and alumni entrepreneurs pitch their business endeavors at the signature Babson event.
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December 3, 2021

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-11 23:53:02
Arushi Jain poses for a photo outside BRAC
Rocket Pitch Return: MBA Student Is Back with Sustainability Solution The annual Rocket Pitch gives Babson community members the opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial endeavors. Arushi Jain MBA’22 talks about her prior Rocket Pitch experience as she returns to the signature event with a solution to eliminate traffic congestion.
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November 10, 2021

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-05-10 10:02:56