Tag: VC & Investing

On a Mission to Become ‘The Greatest Entrepreneur of this Generation’ WeThrive founder Daquan Oliver ’14 has worked to empower disenfranchised youth entrepreneurs, help countless ventures scale, and eliminate oppression.

By Bryan Lipiner | October 13, 2020

Tagged Diversity and Inclusion, Alumni, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurs of All Kinds, Startups, VC & Investing

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

The Investors on Campus A new student-run fund, Green Line Ventures, aims to support and grow student startups from Babson, Olin, and Wellesley colleges.

By John Crawford | September 8, 2020

Tagged VC & Investing, Student Life, Entrepreneurs of All Kinds, Startups, Class of 2021

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

When One Babson Entrepreneur Helps Another The founders of Cleancult had spent several years perfecting their product, but one hurdle still remained: finding investors. That’s when the co-founder of Bombas stepped up.

By John Crawford | June 22, 2020

Tagged Mentoring & Networking, Alumni, Entrepreneurs of All Kinds, Startups, VC & Investing

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

It’s Time to Startup. Is Your Pitch Ready? The world badly needs entrepreneurs to innovate our way into the new normal. Those entrepreneurs need a solid pitch.

By Debi Kleiman | May 19, 2020

Tagged Startups, Advice, VC & Investing

Posted in Insights

The B.E.T.A. Challenge Finale is Coming. The Finalists are Ready. At the B.E.T.A. Challenge finale, Babson entrepreneurs will come together for the ultimate pitch, and an opportunity to win big.

By Alexandra Dunk | April 13, 2020

Tagged Startups, Student Life, VC & Investing, Class of 2021

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Pitching Your Business Online? Don’t Forget to Test Your Tech Perfecting your pitch requires a number of practice rounds. Yet when you're pitching your business online, preparation is even more paramount.

By Debi Kleiman | March 31, 2020

Tagged Startups, Advice, VC & Investing

Posted in Insights

Building Startup Communities with Brad Feld At a fireside chat with members of the Babson community, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and author Brad Feld painted an incredibly rich picture of entrepreneurial ecosystems.

By Alexandra Dunk | February 12, 2020

Tagged Startups, Household Names, VC & Investing

Posted in Community

Equality in Entrepreneurship? Not Yet Babson’s Candida Brush has long studied women entrepreneurs. They have made many strides, but one critical challenge remains.

By John Crawford | October 31, 2019

Tagged Faculty, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Women's Leadership, VC & Investing, Campus, Entrepreneurship Education, Research

Posted in Community, Insights

What Happens to a Woman-Led Business After Startup? New research from Babson College and Bank of America finds that successful women entrepreneurs face barriers beyond capital, yet forge ahead through grit, resilience, and leadership.

By Brianna Radicioni | October 17, 2019

Tagged Faculty, Research, VC & Investing, Women-Led Entrepreneurship

Posted in Community, Insights

Can the Financial Markets Make the World a Better Place? Erika Karp’s investment firm helps clients make a social impact with their money. Babson recently honored her with the Centennial Social Innovator Award.

By John Crawford | October 1, 2019

Tagged Centennial, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Women's Leadership, VC & Investing, Entrepreneurs of All Kinds, Finance, Research

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights