Tag: Startups
When Scandal Strikes the C-Suite: What Two Babson Professors Say Companies Should Do
A viral Coldplay kiss cam moment involving a CEO and human resources leader at a tech startup rocked the company to its core. Babson management professors provided insight into how ventures can survive a leadership scandal.
July 21, 2025
Posted in Insights
2026-05-24 23:07:08
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
2026-05-18 20:37:45
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
2026-05-26 11:24:54
An Acquisition, a Launch, and a Pitch: An Entrepreneurial Story from eMerge
Eight Babson ventures competed in eMerge’s Global Startup Accelerator and Showcase, with one of them making a major pivot only weeks before the event.
April 10, 2025
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
2026-05-26 12:20:07
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
2026-05-26 12:20:07
Jahazii Wins $10,000 at Inaugural Zest for Africa Challenge
The Zest for Africa Challenge, a new pitch competition organized by the Black Graduate Club, aims to provide early-stage African founders access to Babson resources.
March 19, 2025
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
2026-05-25 09:04:58
Leadership vs. Management: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
What are the differences and nuances between being a leader and being a manager, particularly at a startup? Babson Professor Joseph Weintraub shares his thoughts.
February 4, 2025
Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights
2026-04-29 10:24:37
