By英航bson San Francisco| May 25, 2017
Since fall 2014, Babson ugrads have had the opportunity to spend a Semester in San Francisco, a city known for its entrepreneurial activity, disruptive technology, and culture of innovation. The SF Bay Area is home to some of the most influential businesses + startups in the world and is the leading center for venture capital investment. Most…
ByBrenna Leary| December 6, 2016
You’re telling me that I get to learn about sustainability, meet students from all over the country, and spend time in my home city? And, you’re telling me that Babson will help to get me there? I’m sold! Thanks to the Babson’s Professional Accelerator Fund, I was able to attend the AASHE Conference. The Association…
By英航bson San Francisco| June 21, 2016
Lot’s of happenings @ Babson San Francisco! We had a very eventful week including 3 all star speakers Elliott Adams (Customer Development), Armando Biondi (Growth Strategies), and Dwight Gertz (Decisions), our 5th *Hot Seat*, a Gari focus group, office hours with mentors, and we celebrated IdaRose’s birthday! Elliott, one of our SVP advisors, gave an overview of the business…
Byrgreen5| June 14, 2016
Hi, my name is Rachel Green and I am working for Hope and Comfort, a non-profit in Newton, Massachusetts as a Strategy Intern over the summer. At Babson, I am a rising Senior actively involved in Women Giving Back and The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership. I am very excited to work with a non-profit…
By英航bson San Francisco| May 31, 2016
On Monday May 23, we kicked off the 2016 Summer Venture Program in San Francisco! SF SVP Director, IdaRose Sylvester welcomed our 11 teams to the Bay Area and introduced the Silicon Valley mindset and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Afterward, we solved a team building puzzle and went bowling, which was a great opportunity to connect with each other…
ByEmily Besen| May 27, 2016
“Once you have hitchhiked across Africa with ten bucks in your pocket, starting a business doesn’t seem too intimidating.” So said Netflix founder and CEO Reed Hastings when asked about how his experience in the Peace Corps influenced his career. Reed Hastings is just one example of the many Peace Corps volunteers who recall the experience…
ByBrenda Kostyk| February 2, 2016
The Hult Prize Foundation is a start-up accelerator for budding young social entrepreneurs emerging from the world’s universities. It is the largest student competition for social good. The annual, year-long competition crowd-sources ideas from students after challenging them to solve a pressing social issue around topics such as food security, water access, energy, and education. Winners receive $1million in…
ByBrenda Kostyk| January 10, 2016
With the coldest temps of the season (so far!) hitting us on campus last week, and torrential rains starting off this week, it’s the perfect time to start thinking of the warmer, sunnier months. Wherever you are this winter break, I hope you are catching up on some well-deserved sleep, time with family and friends,…
ByVicky Keller| November 12, 2015
-Written by Brian Hickey, Venture for America Fellow, Babson College Class of 2015 The Babson experience emphasizes the value and importance of being surrounded by talented, inspiring, and motivated people. Above all, Babson highlights entrepreneurship as a means to create social and economic value. While many Babson students pursue traditional career opportunities, there are an…
ByAkeem Allen| August 27, 2015
For the past three months, South Africa has been home. Living in my own flat, looking after myself, working in one city, and volunteering in another, I have gained unexpected insights through unexpected experiences. These are reflective of my internship with Wits Business School, volunteering with the Mamelodi Initiative, and establishing relationships that I wouldn’t…