Babson Build – Undergraduate
From July 08 to July 13, 2024
- 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..
Thematic content
Activity:
- Bus Departs for Campus (pick up at Logan Airport Terminal E
Speaker:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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