Babson Alumni Newsletter
Tomorrow Belongs to the Entrepreneur Tomorrow Belongs to the Entrepreneur.
Babson was the first to understand that thinking and acting entrepreneurially is more than just an inclination. Rather, it can be taught. And we do it better than anyone.
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Babson Wins The ‘Facebook Beanpot’
SplashScore's Facebook Beanpot competition featured 5 days of unparalleled Babson pride. The contest proved that though the smallest school in this Boston-based competition, the Babson community is the best - being first school to reach 10,000 points through alumni and student participation. Learn More>>

Facebook Beanpot

Babson Among Top 10 Colleges For Mid-Career Salary Of Graduates
Babson College is tied for 8th place nationally for mid-career salary of graduates according to PayScale’s 2012-2013 College Salary Report.
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Fast Track MBA Students Tapped to Consult with ZBoard
On Tuesday, the co-founders of ZBoard – winners of a recent contest sponsored by the Startup America Partnership, Daymond John, and Babson College were welcomed to campus. A Babson Fast Track MBA student team will be providing consultation to help the company grow to the next level.
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Startup America

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Babson Honors Notable Alumni Entrepreneurs

Industry and social entrepreneurs Jeffrey N. Brown ’86, founder, president and CEO of Brown Super Stores and founder and chairman of UpLift Solutions and Alberto Perlman ’98, co-founder and CEO of Zumba Fitness were inducted into the Babson Alumni Entrepreneur Hall of Fame on Friday, October 19 during Family & Friends Weekend. Babson also recognized the following Rising Stars for their success starting a business that is 10 years old or less: Jalila Bouchareb ’08, Aman Oils; Jacquelyn Graham ‘09, EmmaGraham Designs; Sara Gragnaloti M’10, Cocomama Foods; Jonathan Feinman M’10, Innercity Weight Lifting; Joseph Lekach ’09, Dream Water; Miha Mikek M’06, Celtra; Tavinder Phull M’06, Rhoost; Mike Salguero M’09, CustomMade. View the Video>>
Featured Alumni Business:
Ball and Buck
Ball and Buck is a lifestyle clothing brand that creates and sells its own 100% made in USA clothing and accessories in addition to 40 other Made in USA brands.
Owner: Mark B. Bollman IV '10
Discount Offered to Alumni!

BabsonConnect New York City– November 8

Two days following the election, the ads will be over and reality will be setting in. Whose agenda has spoken to the people? What will it mean for our economy? Babson College invites you to an information-rich evening featuring Nick Ragone, Partner, Director of Ketchum Washington D.C. and his thoughts on the election results and the impact to the economy specifically with regards to taxes, healthcare reform, and the debt crisis. Register Now>>
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Back to The Classroom
Building on a Babson tradition started by the Graduate Student Council Class of 2009 with The Last Lecture Series, alumni had the opportunity to hear advice and words of wisdom from some of Babson's best professors, Anne Donnellon, Bill Lawler, and Andrew Zacharakis, on the following topics: Becoming Entrepreneurial: How Reflection and Dialogue Shape Identity and Action; The World Is Changing and So Should Your Business Model; and Searching for Your Passion: A Lifelong Pursuit, respectively. The program was emceed by Associate Professor Bob Turner. View Video >>

Babson Entrepreneurship Forum – November 9

Join Babson for the Babson Entrepreneurship Forum on Friday, November 9. Every year, students, faculty, professionals, and entrepreneurs from the Boston community gather for this one-day conference to learn and network. Attendees benefit from the latest in entrepreneurial trends, tools, and thought leadership. First held in 2001, this year marks the eleventh annual conference. Learn More and Register >>

Alumni Escape to Alcatraz

Escape to the Extraordinary with Babson in San Francisco in March 2013! For the second year in a row, Babson will be sponsoring the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon and Babson Corporate. Babson will be sponsoring both triathletes in main event as well as several teams in Corporate Challenge race. Deadline to register is November 1. Register Now>>

Babson Alumni Association

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World Healthcare Innovation and Technology Congress

November 7–9 This conference will provide an opportunity to learn about the future of health care through an innovation and technology viewpoint. Professor Gaurab Bhardwaj will be moderating a session. If you are interested, registration is available in person or through a live webcast. Learn More & Register>>

Babson Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week November 9-16

The Babson events are part of the thousands of events in 120 countries celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity during GEW. Now in its fifth year, GEW will bring together aspiring and inspiring entrepreneurs, helping them embrace originality, imagination and ingenuity through local, national and global activities. Learn More>>
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Class Notes

Kenneth A. Paull '82 appointed as Chief Executive Officer of ROAM Data, Inc., an Ingenico company. View More>>
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