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On Juneteenth, the Case for Entrepreneurship and Babson " Babson Thought & Action
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (441+ words) Boston business leader and civic innovator Richard L. Taylor delivered a compelling and forceful message on the importance of entrepreneurship and the role of Babson as the keynote speaker of the College's Juneteenth observation Thursday. Sadie Burton-Goss, the chief inclusive excellence…...
Bringing AI to the Barn: An Entrepreneur Helps Dairy Farmers " Babson Thought & Action
1+ week, 1+ day ago (760+ words) For many of us, milk is a ubiquitous part of day-to-day life. Wake up in the morning, and you might pour some into a bowl of cereal. In the evening, you might enjoy a glass of it with a couple…...
The Protein Powder Problem: Why Is There a Whey Shortage?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (272+ words) The United States is preoccupied with protein intake. In recent years, Americans have steadily increased how much protein they're consuming each day, in some cases doubling recommended amounts. To meet consumer captivation, companies are adding the macronutrient to everything from…...
The Babson Skills That Carry Graduates Forward " Babson Thought & Action
1+ week, 2+ day ago (718+ words) It's been almost a month since the Class of 2026 tossed their graduation caps, and over those weeks, new grads are witnessing the fast-paced, ambiguous working world in action. While early'career professionals often stall waiting for clarity from managers or find…...
How the Real Estate Industry Is Embracing Artificial Intelligence " Babson Thought & Action
1+ week, 6+ day ago (862+ words) Like nearly every industry, real estate is wrestling with artificial intelligence. Real estate, though, is not like most industries. Beyond being one of the most tangible investment assets, real estate comes down to real people making real deals. "Real estate…...
5 Principles of Entrepreneurial Leadership from America's Founding " Babson Thought & Action
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (627+ words) As the United States of America approaches its 250th anniversary, much of the conversation will focus on the events that gave rise to the nation. For me, as an academic and president of one of the leading higher education institutions in…...
Wall Street's Final Frontier: A Look at the Space X IPO " Babson Thought & Action
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (553+ words) Space is the final frontier. It's also big business. Want to boldly go where no man has gone before? Looks like it will cost $135 a share. That's the reported price that Space X has set for its initial public offering,…...
Babson Helps Firefighters Strengthen Leadership Skills " Babson Thought & Action
2+ week, 1+ day ago (903+ words) Firefighters spend their careers making split-second decisions under pressure, leading teams through uncertainty, and solving problems when lives are on the line. Now, Babson College is working with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) to help first responders strengthen…...
Fashion, Entrepreneurship, and The Devil Wears Prada " Babson Thought & Action
2+ week, 6+ day ago (816+ words) When audiences first met Miranda Priestly in 2006s The Devil Wears Prada, the fashion world was portrayed as glamorous, ruthless, and intimidating, a place where assistants trembled, editors barked orders, and style mattered above all. For a generation of young viewers,…...
What's The No. 1 Thing You Hope the Class of 2026 Remembers? " Babson Thought & Action
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (290+ words) Graduates of'the Babson'College'Class of 2026'have turned their tassels and are ready to create impact.' Here's what they said: "Remember all that you learned at Babson that has prepared you to make a positive difference, and will be valuable at every…...