On October 1 to 3, Babson co-sponsored the 10th Diana International Conference hosted by the Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City. This year the theme was Women Entrepreneurs and High Growth Businesses. The conference was opened by Wendy Guillies, President and CEO of the Kauffman Foundation. The Foundation generously supported the conference by waiving the registration…
While Erin Janklow M’14 was living in Italy in her early 20s, she developed and maintained native-level fluency of Italian. This was possible for three reasons: (1) She was living in the country where the language was spoken; (2) She had a strong desire to learn, and; (3) She had ample resources at her disposal.…
Created by the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL) the Women Innovating Now (WIN) Lab provides women entrepreneurs with an inspiring community and a rigorous, experiential process that catalyzes innovative thinking and enables them to successfully launch or transform businesses. | Learn more about WIN Lab Would you like to be part of WIN Lab?…
Babson College Women Innovating Now (WIN) Lab® in Miami hosted their inaugural Demo Night last Thursday evening with the program’s entrepreneurs showcasing their companies to the Miami community. The WIN Lab® teamed up with Venture Café for the event, a prominent foundation in Miami’s start up ecosystem that seeks to connect entrepreneurs to resources with…
This past Friday, 19 businesses pitched in front of a panel of judges as part of the Babson Breakaway Challenge. Five businesses were chosen to compete this Friday, September 30 at the Hynes Convention Center as part of HUBWeek. These five finalists will be vying for the largest prize ever awarded in a business competition:…
The latest edition of Women & Wealth Magazine–a publication created by Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) Center for Women & Wealth (CW&W)–features female founders, business owners and entrepreneurs, and explores the unique contributions and perspectives they bring to the table. The issue is filled with stories and insights from women who have created successful businesses and…
Created by the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL) the Women Innovating Now (WIN) Lab provides women entrepreneurs with an inspiring community and a rigorous, experiential process that catalyzes innovative thinking and enables them to successfully launch or transform businesses. | Learn more about WIN Lab Would you like to be part of WIN Lab?…
Posted by Linda Woods Curtin on behalf of Julie Wong, CWEL Scholars Program Manager On November 5, the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL) hosted the CWEL Scholars for an event featuring Kim Miles from Miles in Heels Productions and Victoria Nessen, founder of NK&A. The workshop Miles and Nessen presented was Getting Past Hello!…
I am delighted to share news of three exciting transitions among the CWEL team. First, Associate Professor Rosa Slegers joined the Center as Faculty Director this semester. Rosa takes the baton from Associate Professor Marjorie Feld, who is now serving Babson as the Posse Mentor for the class of 2019. Rosa has an innovative agenda…
[This was posted on behalf of Fred Nanni, Provost] This is the time of year when we focus on transitions and recognitions. There is a pending transition at the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL). One that calls for recognition and appreciation! Marjorie Feld is leaving the role of CWEL’s Faculty Director. I would like…