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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.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

February 14, 2022

Tagged Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Startups, Alumni, Diversity and Inclusion, Family Entrepreneurship, Class of 2020

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

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.

By Eric Beato

Editor / Writer

Eric Beato

Eric Beato is the Editor of Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. A native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Eric has worked as an editor and writer at newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Boston Herald. Eric joined Babson College in 2019 after working as the communications director for a private educational travel company and as the managing editor of six regional sports publications.

December 17, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship Education, Class of 2023, Alumni, Student Life, Startups

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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.

By Alexandra Dunk

December 7, 2021

Tagged Entrepreneurship Education, Startups, Undergraduate, Graduate, Class of 2021

Posted in Community

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.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

December 3, 2021

Tagged Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Student Life, Alumni, Startups, Campus

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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.

By Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

Writer

Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman is a writer for Babson Thought & Action. Born in New Jersey and raised in Pennsylvania, Abdur-Rahman previously worked as a staff writer for The Trentonian and Philadelphia Inquirer newspapers. He is a summa cum laude graduate of Temple University and the recipient of more than 10 journalism awards.

November 10, 2021

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Graduate, Entrepreneurship, Startups, Technology, Class of 2022

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Connor Harbison an herb-filled hydroponic tower at the Weissman Foundry

Babson Resources Help Grow MBA Student’s Startup on Campus With his Babson-backed startup, Connor Harbison MBA’22 aims to help transform the campus into a more sustainable community with herb-filled hydroponic towers.

By Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

Writer

Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman is a writer for Babson Thought & Action. Born in New Jersey and raised in Pennsylvania, Abdur-Rahman previously worked as a staff writer for The Trentonian and Philadelphia Inquirer newspapers. He is a summa cum laude graduate of Temple University and the recipient of more than 10 journalism awards.

October 27, 2021

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Startups, Graduate, Class of 2022

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

José Rodriguez rests his arm around his brother, Joel

Prize-Winning First-Year Student Motivated by More than Profit With a passion for entrepreneurship, José Rodriguez Jr. ’25 comes to Babson with plans to grow his unique clothing line, Tasium, and help people with autism, like his brother, manage anxiety.

By Leslie Macmillan

September 9, 2021

Tagged Undergraduate, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Startups, Class of 2025

Posted in Community

Babson basketball player Teddy Sourlis ’22 drives down the court against defenders

Taught to Tough It Out: Male Athletes and Mental Health Babson basketball player Teddy Sourlis ’22 founded Men’s Mental, a platform that helps male athletes to focus on an issue that’s often not discussed in locker rooms: mental health.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

August 19, 2021

Tagged Athletics, Undergraduate, Nonprofit, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Startups, Class of 2022

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Summer Catalyst venture teams Verve Energy and Sustainably Mauve

Meet the 2021 Summer Catalyst Venture Teams The Blank Center’s online accelerator program helps undergraduate and graduate teams develop their ventures and entrepreneurial leadership skills.

By Alexandra Dunk

May 17, 2021

Tagged Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Startups, Graduate, Undergraduate, Class of 2021

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Vaidehi Tembhekar MBA’21 on Making a Social Impact in Kenya Vaidehi Tembhekar MBA’21, who co-founded the ride-hailing app Busy Boda in Kenya, is set to deliver the graduate student address as part of Babson's digital Commencement ceremony.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

May 12, 2021

Tagged Class of 2021, Commencement, Graduate, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Global, Women's Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Family Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Startups

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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