By Antonette Ho | March 27, 2018
The Blank Center is pleased to announce the 2018 B.E.T.A. Challenge semifinalists. Meet the entrepreneurs on Wednesday, April 4 at 4:30pm in Olin Hall at the Venture Expo! Register now >> Alumni Challenge Clarke’s Organics (Daniel Dalet ’03) COI Energy Services Inc. (Prakash Bhatia MBA’10) Curious Reactor (Gideon Coltof MBA’12) Hostel Point, Co. (Leonardo Robiglio…
By Emily Denoble | March 26, 2018
Bradley George, an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at Babson, recently led a How 2 Tuesday session focused on the process of validating a business idea. He began by defining “validate” as “to demonstrate or support the truth or value of something.” Professor George explained that aspiring entrepreneurs must confirm that both their idea solves a…
By Antonette Ho | March 20, 2018
Many great entrepreneurs come at innovation through acquiring a company instead of founding one. Join the Blank Center with fellow Babson students and alumni for an evening discussion about Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition where we will explore Search Funds — the deal sourcing and financing process as well as general advice on how to evaluate and…
By Antonette Ho | March 16, 2018
The Blank Center’s #How2Tuesday series continues on Tuesday, March 27 at 5pm in the Blank Center Televideo Room: How to Activate Your Venture at a Live Event with Joe Lovett of Cramer! Participating at a tradeshow or expo can be daunting. You’re one of many companies that attendees might pass by. But how is a…
By Antonette Ho | March 12, 2018
New date for our franchising panel, due to the upcoming snowstorm! Our panel discussion is now on Tuesday, April 24 at 6:30pm in Olin 120 (hopefully no snow this time!). Franchising generates trillions of dollars of annual economic output. Franchises employ millions of people. But what is franchising all about, and is it for you?…
By Antonette Ho | March 5, 2018
New date for our franchising panel, due to the upcoming snowstorm! Our panel discussion is now on Tuesday, March 13 at 6pm in the Needham Wellesley Room (ground floor of Olin Hall). Franchising generates trillions of dollars of annual economic output. Franchises employ millions of people. But what is franchising all about, and is it…
By Antonette Ho | February 28, 2018
The Blank Center’s #How2Tuesday series continues on Tuesday, March 6 at 5pm in the Blank Center Televideo Room: How to Understand SEO with Kerri Koncius ’01, founder of Koncius Digital Marketing! Are you new to SEO? Or want a refresher? During this session, Kerri will cover the basics, including: How To Optimize Your Website for…
By Antonette Ho | February 27, 2018
Franchising generates trillions of dollars of annual economic output. Franchises employ millions of people. But what is franchising all about, and is it for you? Join us for a panel on the pros and cons, the ups and downs, and the opportunities and challenges that come with franchising. Listen to panelists (and alums) from all…
By Antonette Ho | February 26, 2018
In 2002, Mike Sepso’94 co-founded Major League Gaming, transforming the way people play and experience online gaming all around the world. From the first ever televised eSports competition in 2006 to the creation of the first pro gaming circuit of players in North America, MLG has been a leading force in the development of the…
By Emily Denoble | February 23, 2018
Welcome back to another exciting semester of How 2 Tuesdays! Our first How 2 Tuesday in February was led by Stuart Tucker, a Major Gifts Officer at Babson. Mr. Tucker’s job is to generate new relationships and maintain existing connections with Babson alumni, friends, and corporations. He regularly interacts with both “cold” and “warm” contacts…