All-Stars in Action
The 2025 Blank School Impact Report
Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership | October 2025, Annual Report
A Star Among Schools
Rankings & Outcomes
Babson College’s long-standing recognition as the nation’s #1 school for entrepreneurship by U.S. News & World Report—and its continued place as the #2 Best College in America by The Wall Street Journal— reflects more than what our students build; it reflects how they think and lead beyond their time with us.
What would be possible if the focus was only on the journey—not on the finish line? We’re just getting started—learn more about what’s next in this video.
Babson’s advantage spans faculty, students, and alumni, creating a community that amplifies impact across industries and generations. At the heart of this is the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, where students develop the mindset to navigate uncertainty, make valuesbased decisions, and create economic and social value through hands-on, cross-disciplinary learning. That is what Babson brings to higher education, and why our students continue to be recognized among the best in the nation.
#2 BEST COLLEGE IN THE UNITED STATES
– The Wall Street Journal, 2025 and 2026
#1IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS FOR THREE DECADES – U.S. News & World Report, 2025 FOR STRONGEST NETWORK, MOST ALUMNI FOUNDERS, FUELING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CAREERS – LinkedIn, 2025
#7
#8 OVERALL TOP COLLEGE – LinkedIn, 2025 BEST ONLINE MBA PROGRAMS – The Princeton Review, 2025
$77,000+ UNDERGRADUATE AVERAGE BABSON STARTING SALARY 97.7% of undergraduate students employed, continuing education, or involved in volunteer, military, or service program
$117,600+ MBA IN THE U.S.
“Whether you’re launching a brand‑new venture or leading a long‑established brand, you need to constantly ask, ‘What can we do better? What can we do differently?’ If you’re always in motion, no one can catch you.’”
This section will capture the Blank School’s momentum, spotlighting new programs, concentrations, and research that are shaping the school’s future.
The Blank School New Offerings & Leadership
Shaping Real Estate Innovation
Babson is advancing the TARCO Institute for Real Estate and Entrepreneurship, which expands the Blank School Centers and Institutes to eight. Through a multiyear strategy designed to position it as a national leader, the Blank School will leverage its strengths in entrepreneurship, experiential learning, and industry engagement to shape the future of real estate education and innovation.
Read the Babson Thought & Action™ article here
Driving the Future of Health Innovation
Babson is thrilled to welcome Dr. Errol Norwitz as Executive Director of the Kerry Murphy Healey Center for Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship, whose unparalleled expertise in medicine, academia, and executive leadership uniquely positions him to advance the center’s work. His appointment marks a new era for the Center, strengthening Babson’s role at the intersection of healthcare, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Read the Babson Thought & Action™ article here
Advancing the Business of Sports
Babson’s undergraduate Sports Management concentration prepares students to become innovators and leaders in professional sports. Kai Ogenah ’25, one of the program’s first graduates, exemplifies this approach— translating classroom learning and experiences like Good Company, Good Game into career-ready skills while spreading his passion for sports and leadership both on and off the court.
Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership
The Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village has become a home for innovation—and for the Dam Chair, believed to be the first full-scale, generative AIdesigned chair on a college campus, created by Vaness (Reece) Gardner ’26 and Cole Collins ’26.
Read the Babson Thought & Action™ article here
Village
STUDENTS 720
It is also home to Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship, a signature course at Babson College that all students take. Last year, the HELV hosted 18 sections of FME with 40 students per section for a total of 720 students.
The students at the heart of the Blank School.
Blank Leadership Scholars
The Blank Leadership Scholars embody the School’s mission by bringing entrepreneurial thinking, values-based leadership, and diverse perspectives to campus and beyond.
Read the Babson Thought & Action™ article here
Laura Bautista ’29
Lucas Lebrija ’29
Sydney Fojas ’29
Remy Witt ’29
Ezel Bhatty ’29
Tia Malhotra ’29
Graduation
Graduation is both a milestone and a launchpad, as Blank Scholars carry forward the lessons, networks, and values that shaped their Babson journeys.
“ Jyothisha Chilukuri 2025 Blank Leadership Scholar
As a Blank Leadership Scholar, I came in determined to make an impact. My time at Babson was defined by community and campus involvement. I held leadership roles in Student Government, Greek Life, Club Sports, and professional organizations. ... Managing competing priorities taught me discipline, resilience, and the importance of balance.”
Jacqueline Semerly 2025 Blank Scholar
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Being surrounded with such like‑ minded and driven individuals has been a major catalyst in shaping and growing my entrepreneurial mindset. Because of you, I feel ready to take on the world.”
Good Company Good Game
For the fourth year, Babson Students travelled to Atlanta, Georgia, and gained firsthand experience on what values-based entrepreneurial leadership looks and feels like in action.
What started as a clothing brand has evolved into a viable resource for athletes struggling with mental health.
Being able to listen to the community to know what the community that you are serving needs is probably my biggest takeaway from being connected and engaging with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation over the last two years.”
– Teddy Sourlis ’22 Founder & CEO Mens x Mental
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The moments that sparked pride, progress and impact.
Shining Moments
All-Star Research & Impact
Babson College faculty, led by Professor Scott Taylor, have published groundbreaking research defining the first conceptual model of entrepreneurial leadership, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and the leaderfollower relationship as keys to solving complex challenges.
20,000+ community members participated in Blank School activities
EDUCATION IMPACT
OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS WE’VE HAD: of Grad Mentorship through Center & Institute Programs
Faculty Involved Courses 2,000+ hours 150+ 8
Scott Taylor, inaugural Arthur M. Blank Endowed Chair for Values-Based Leadership at the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, presenting his newly published research on entrepreneurial leadership at Babson Connect Worldwide in Italy.
Case Studies
Publication and Partnerships Include
All-Star People
150 Most Influential Bostonians in 2025 by Boston Magazine
Ranked 105th, President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD was one of only five college and university leaders included on the list.
US Ireland Bridge-Builder Award
Babson College was honored for its decades-long support of peace and economic growth in Northern Ireland, as well as President Spinelli’s leadership in fostering Irish business ties through initiatives like B-AGILE and the Golden Bridges Conference. BostInno 2025 Fire Award Honoree
The Blank School was recognized by the Boston Business Journal as an Ecosystem Supporter of Boston’s thriving innovation economy.
Babson-Camus Global Family Entrepreneurship Award
The Riberas Family, Patricia Riberas ’13 and Francisco J. Riberas P’13 ’15, received Babson’s highest family entrepreneurship honor at BCW, recognizing their global leadership and impact.
Roger W. Babson Award
Arthur M. Blank Scholar Gabriella Garozzo ’25 was awarded Babson College’s most prestigious award for a senior, which recognizes scholarship, cocurricular activities, and leadership.
I am wholly grateful to the many individuals who have encouraged me to explore my capabilities and believe in myself. As excited as I am for the future, I will miss you dearly.”
– Gabriella Garozzo ’25 Blank Leadership Scholar
All-Star Programs
From global conferences to hands-on accelerators, Blank School programs created powerful platforms for learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers
87 external brand testimonials/tags, further amplifying our visibility and reputation with an influential audience.
In November 2024, the Blank School hosted the 28th annual conference of the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC), an academic organization for university-based entrepreneurship programs. The conference returned to Babson College for the first time since 2002 and welcomed 750 attendees from 379 schools and 23 countries—making it the largest in the organization’s history. of attendees rated the conference positively 96%
24 LEADERS from 12 NONPROFITS
came together for this year’s program, quickly building a cohesive community. Over the course of the week, which included five coaching sessions, participants collaborated in support of each other’s efforts in a generous and generative way, advancing their work in response to today’s challenging landscape and creating significant impact.
West Creek
Social Innovation Fund
Attending Camp 2030 was a turning point in my life. It taught me to be more open, ask others about their passions and goals, and be honest about my own.”
– Kaitlyn Pristawa ’26 Blank Leadership Scholar
Since January 2025, 84 students have been granted a total of $153,000, with awards ranging from $250 to $5,000.
100% of students would recommend their Social Innovation Fund experience to a friend or colleague.
$153,000 awards granted to 84 students
Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship
Babson Entrepreneurial Thought & Action Challenge
$150,000 in cash prizes
Nine ventures competed for more than $150,000 in cash plus inkind prizes in the competition.
Winning companies included PetPax Co., a vet-backed pet wellness brand, KYN, a sustainable skincare brand that uses cocoa byproducts to treat a variety of skin conditions, and Dirty Gut, a gut-friendly chocolate company.
Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership
Women Innovating Now Lab®
“The WIN Lab was a shared sisterhood that not only allowed us to develop our business but also gave us the chance to collaborate, and contribute.”
– Kashmira Oswal MSEL’25, SelfEra (pictured right)
$250,000 in revenue
The Women Innovating Now (WIN) Lab 2025 Program ran from January 31st to April 8th. It was made up of 19 women founders ranging from the pre-revenue beta stage to $250,000 in revenue.
350+
women founders have graduated since 2013 from the WIN Lab Program
Kerry Murphy Healey Center for Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Healthcare and Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Research Summit
In June 2025, Kerry Murphy Healey Center convened more than 70 scholars from around the world to discuss cutting-edge theoretical and empirical studies as well as chart a path for future research.
Tariq Farid Franchise Institute
Edible Franchise Certification
Offered to 146 corporate employees, this 100% online, self-paced program equipped participants to analyze complex business situations, interpret financials, lead teams, and use consumer insights to drive growth. Through short video modules, realworld case studies, and actionable exercises supported by tools and templates, employees gained practical skills to strengthen strategy and decision-making across the business.
“This course has been designed to give you a deep understanding of the ins and outs of franchising with Edible. Everything from brand values and operational excellence to managing your team and maximizing profitability.”
– Somia Farid Silber ’15 Edible Brands CEO
Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship
Global Family Entrepreneurship Network Summits
The Fall and Spring GFEN Summits, hosted in Boston and Tuscany, united members to strengthen connections, explore governance, intergenerational leadership, and emerging trends like AI, and shape future priorities. Highlights included faculty-led sessions, fireside chats, workshops on social impact and family offices, and curated cultural experiences—from a New England Clambake with President Spinelli in Boston to private tours and exclusive visits to historic sites in Tuscany.
C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship
Showcase
The inaugural AI Showcase marked the first major event of the C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship, underscoring Babson’s leadership at the intersection of innovation and education.
The event featured 10 student and alumni ventures, with Master of Science in Management in Entrepreneurial Leadership students Bryan Ramirez Galindo and Alejandro Torres earning first prize for Vacavision, an AI-powered livestock monitoring system.
200+
attendees in Azure credits awarded
$20,000
All-Star Voices
The voices of our students, alumni, and faculty amplified the Blank School’s mission— sharing ideas, sparking dialogue, and inspiring change far beyond campus.
From Problems to Possibilities
Podcast: Entrepreneurial Leadership in Action
In March, Babson launched its first podcast focused on entrepreneurial leadership. Each episode features discussions with entrepreneurial leaders focused on how they are solving some of the world’s biggest challenges with the unique skills and leadership that the world needs today.
1,190
Of the six episodes included in season one, 50% featured Blank School faculty. total downloads
Thought Leaders in the News Media
Student ventures are being recognized both on campus and off, with the students behind the Boston Queer Club and Prophet Envoy being profiled in local news stories.
total media mentions for the Blank School since Sept. 1, 2024
12
Babson students are recognized on
25 UNDER 25
Enyu Rao ’22
Sean Robins ’23
Rhesa Teesdale ’23 MS’24
Sanjana Agarwal ’25
Jules Deplanck ’25
Jolie Wyatt ’26
Hurshneet Chadha ’27
George Cobi ’27
Justin Jin ’27
Alexina McQuilkin ’27
Melissa Chowdhury ’28
Zainabou Thiam ’28
WHEN PASSION MEETS PURPOSE, THE BLANK SCHOOL SHINES.
The Blank School empowers every student— no matter their background—to turn ideas into impact. Through community, mentorship, and purpose-driven learning, Babson students find the confidence to lead and the courage to make change.
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