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Babson Build – Undergraduate

From July 08 to July 13, 2024

Faculty or School:
Date:

From July 08 to July 13, 2024

Schedules:

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Academic intensity:

40 hours

Language:

English

Modality:
On campus at Babson College
Approved subjects:
  • Approval options:
Investment:
  • $2.050 USD
What is included?:
Requirements:

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  • Become an innovator and a leader with this intensive one-to-two-week program at Babson College, the #1 College for Entrepreneurship in the U.S.
  • Learn from the best and collaborate with students from around the world to develop your entrepreneurial skills and launch your own venture. Join a global network of entrepreneurs and prepare for a bright future. Apply today and experience a life-changing program that will ignite your entrepreneurial spirit!.
  • During 1 week, graduate students from 13 nationalities will share experiences related to the path of success in entrepreneurial ventures and the challenges of increasing value.
  • During Babson Build, all participants will work in diverse teams to identify, filter, develop, and articulate an entrepreneurial opportunity. This will culminate in a 10-minute “Shark Tank”-style presentation to the entire audience at the end of the week.
  • Get the authentic Babson College experience in just one week with Babson Build. Live and learn on campus and grow your network with innovative, international university students.
  • Learn from renowned professors at the No. 1 college for entrepreneurs in the United States.
  • Connect with a global network of like-minded students and entrepreneurs.
  • Develop the skills and mindset you need to succeed in your entrepreneurial career.

Identify and evaluate business opportunities:

  • Understand market trends and customer needs.
  • Generate creative and viable business ideas.

Develop a business plan:

  • Define the company's mission, vision, and values..
  • Set strategic goals and objectives.

Present their project effectively:

  • Communicate the value proposition of their company.
  • Defend their business plan to investors and potential customers.

Undergraduate students (School of Management | Faculty of Entrepreneurship)

In presence

Evaluation activities: After completion of the program, students will document their final project based on a methodology explained by their Program Director.

General objective:

Foster global entrepreneurial skills and mindset among participants through experiential learning.

Specific objectives:

  • Instill entrepreneurial thinking in students and give them the skills they need to identify opportunities, launch projects, and create value.
  • Foster innovation and creativity by encouraging students to think outside the box and come up with new solutions to problems.
  • Develop essential entrepreneurial skills such as business planning, marketing, financial management, and negotiation.
  • Connect students with experienced entrepreneurs and mentors who can guide and support them in their development.
  • Create a global network of entrepreneurs and innovators who can collaborate and share ideas..

Speakers

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The most exciting thing about Build is that it brings together students from around the world.

Professor Andrew Zacharakis

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Babson has a unique lens to the world.

Professor Jay Rao

Thematic content

Activity:

  • Bus Departs for Campus (pick up at Logan Airport Terminal E

Speaker:

  • -
Date
July 7, 2024
Time
3:00 PM
Location
Logan Airport Terminal E

Activity:

  • Dorm Check-in Mandell (drop off luggage in Trim parking lot)

Speaker:

  • -
Date
July 7, 2024
Time
4:00 PM
Location
Dorm Mandell

Activity:

  • Dinner

Speaker:

  • -
Date
July 7, 2024
Time
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Location
Trim Dining Hall

Activity:

  • Orientation: Innovation & Creativity

Speaker:

  • Prof. Jay Rao
Date
July 8, 2024
Time
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location
Olin 225

Activity:

  • Lunch

Speaker:

  • -
Date
July 8, 2024
Time
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Location
Trim Dining Hall

Activity:

  • The Entrepreneurial Journey

Speaker:

  • Prof. Jean-Luc Boulnois
Date
July 8, 2024
Time
1:30 - 4:30 PM
Location
Olin 225

Activity:

  • Shark Tank - Group Work: Articulating Opportunities to Attract Resources

Speaker:

  • -
Date
July 8, 2024
Time
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Location
Olin 225

Activity:

  • Welcome Reception Dinner

Speaker:

  • -
Date
July 8, 2024
Time
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location
Roger's Pub

Activity:

  • Business Model Innovation

Speaker:

  • Prof. Les Charm
Date
July 9, 2024
Time
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location
Olin 225

Activity:

  • Lunch

Speaker:

  • -
Date
July 9, 2024
Time
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Location
Trim Dining Hall

Activity:

  • Innovation Dynamics & Disruption

Speaker:

  • Prof. Jay Rao
Date
July 9, 2024
Time
1:30 - 4:30 PM
Location
Olin 225

Activity:

  • Boston Outing

Speaker:

  • -
Date
July 9, 2024
Time
5:30 - 10:00 PM
Location
Pick-up and Drop-off in Trim parking lot

Activity:

  • Opportunities Presented by Acquisitions and Alliances

Speaker:

  • Prof. John Hallal
Date
July 10, 2024
Time
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location
Olin 225

Activity:

  • Lunch

Speaker:

  • -
Date
July 10, 2024
Time
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Location
Trim Dining Hall

Activity:

  • Digital & Agile Marketing for Startups

Speaker:

  • Prof. Richard Hanna
Date
July 10, 2024
Time
1:30 - 4:30 PM
Location
Olin 225

Activity:

  • Dinner

Speaker:

  • -
Date
July 10, 2024
Time
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Location
Trim Dining Hall

Activity:

  • Scaling Up Operationsr

Speaker:

  • Prof. Wiljeana Glover
Date
July 11, 2024
Time
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location
Olin 225

Activity:

  • Lunch

Speaker:

  • -
Date
July 11, 2024
Time
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Location
Trim Dining Hall

Activity:

  • Shark Tank: Group Work Feedback

Speaker:

  • Prof. Jay Rao
Date
July 11, 2024
Time
1:30 - 4:30 PM
Location
Olin 225

Activity:

  • Shark Tank - Group Work: Articulating Opportunities to Attract Resources

Speaker:

  • -
Date
July 11, 2024
Time
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Location
Olin 225

Activity:

  • Dinner

Speaker:

  • -
Date
July 11, 2024
Time
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Location
Trim Dining Hall

Activity:

  • Shark Tank: Team Presentations

Speaker:

  • Prof. Jay Rao
Date
July 12, 2024
Time
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location
Olin 225

Activity:

  • Lunch

Speaker:

  • -
Date
July 12, 2024
Time
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Location
Trim Dining Hall

Activity:

  • Departure

Speaker:

  • -
Date
July 12, 2024
Time
2:00 PM
Location
Trim parking lot