Resources at Babson For The Entrepreneur In You

No matter where you go in the world, when you say Babson College, people think entrepreneurship. Some of us choose to concentrate in it, many will or already run their own business, but nobody can escape it. It is the axis of our curriculum and the backbone of our society. Our entrepreneurial thought and action based learning has earned Babson College the #1 rank in entrepreneurship from Businessweek 15 consecutive years. It differentiates a Babson degree from a typical business degree and communicates your advanced problem solving abilities to potential employers. Today's blog post will address the resources available to you at Babson that will cultivate and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit beyond the borders of the classroom.

Let's start with the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship. This building is the core of entrepreneurship at Babson. It combines a plethora of programs, initiatives, organizations, and opportunities to inspire entrepreneurship and put it into practice! A key example of this is The Venture Accelerator Program. This is a program unlike any other which takes a student's idea or vision and nurtures it through the exploring, pursuing, and launching and growing stages of the entrepreneurial process providing exceptional resources and support along the way. This is a one-of-a-kind recipe which combines peer groups, mentors, test strategies, market research, resource building, workshops, incubation space, events, speakers, and fundraising to create the ultimate entrepreneurial venture experience. It isn't simply a study, it's living entrepreneurship and taking action. You've probably heard this before at Babson, Action Trumps Everything, and this is what the Venture Accelerator Program is all about. Take some time to find out more about it here. Do you know what you're capable of starting? It's up to you to find out.

Get involved with Babson Entrepreneurship through social media! Like the Facebook page, follow @BabsonEship on Twitter, or get connected on LinkedIn.

Did you know that Babson is a leader in global entrepreneurial research? Babson has partnered with the London School of Business to conduct the largest, longest standing research on entrepreneurship called the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. Other research pursuits include the Successful Transgenerational Entrepreneurship Practices Program which focuses on entrepreneurial growth and legacy across family businesses, and the Diana Project which focuses on female business owners and business growth activity.

November 11-19th is Global Entrepreneurship Week at Babson! This week is loaded with activities, educational sessions, networking opportunities, and bundles of inspiration. It starts right off the bat with the Babson Entrepreneurship Forum from Friday, November 11th to Sunday, November 13th. You can still sign up so don't miss out! This forum is jam-packed with keynote speakers (refer to picture below), workshops led by experienced professionals, and contests including business plan competitions. If you take a few minutes to look over this year's schedule, you'll be amazed at how much you could experience and learn in one weekend.

                               @BabsonForum    Babson Entrepreneurship Forum on Facebook
Last, but certainly not least is E-Tower, the student-run special interest housing tower on campus located in Van Winkle Hall. E-Tower is home to 21 students that live and breathe entrepreneurship. They hold events across campus, hold speakers, and live by these 5 values: Just do it - Fail fast, cheap and often,Work harder & push yourself, Be ambitious, Learn & grow, Communication. It's a competitive process to land a room in E-Tower, but the learning and living environment is perfect for serious entrepreneurs. They've had ten businesses in Businessweek's top 25 and members are a fantastic resource for advice and information on starting up your own venture! Check out their website, find them on Facebook, and follow them on @etower on Twitter to see what they have in the works!

During this year's Global Entrepreneurship Week appreciate attending the finest institute for entrepreneurship around the world and get involved. Get connected across social media channels to stay up to date,know what opportunities are available to you so you can take advantage of them, and expand your mind. Action trumps everything at Babson College; if you get involved, you'll be amazed by the results.