Presented by the Blank Center for Entrepreneurship, the annual B.E.T.A. (Babson Entrepreneurial Thought & Action®) Challenge recognizes the progress and potential of Babson ventures as they seek to solve problems and create impact. The competition embodies Babson’s entrepreneurial spirit and focus on taking action.

The Undergraduate, Graduate, and Alumni Track winners each receive a grand prize of $25,000, plus in-kind services donated by sponsors. The runners up in each track each receive $2,500 and in-kind services. 

We are excited to announce the 2024 B.E.T.A. Challenge winners:

Alumni Track Winner
Jahazii -Vaidehi Tembhekar MBA'21

Graduate Track Winner
ReviMo - Aleksandr Malashchenko MBA'24

Undergraduate Track Winner
BOND - Chloe Samaha '25

We would also like to congratulate the winners of the special awards:

High Impact Woman Founder Award
Jahazii - Vaidehi Tembhekar MBA'21

Lila W. Sahney Endowed Fashion and Textile Innovation Award
Snug Scrubs - Adila Rammadia MBA'24

Tech Innovation Award
ReviMo - Aleksandr Malashchenko MBA'24

Family Entrepreneurship Award
Plantex - Gopika Maheshwari MBA'24 and Rohan Patil MBA'24

Stephen H. Kramer '92 and Michael London '92 Award
BOND - Chloe Samaha '25

 

Thank You

The 2024 B.E.T.A. Challenge is made possible through the generous support of our donors and sponsors.

Donors

The Butler Family Foundation
Matthew L. Chatham MBA'11
Gautam Gupta ‘07
Stephen H. Kramer ‘92 and Michael London ‘92
Arihant Patni MBA’02
David B. Ragins ‘94
Gobind Sahney ’83 and daughter Sabrina L. Sahney
Sharon Sinnott, in memory of Sydel Sokuvitz, founder of the Babson College Speech Center

Sponsors

Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship
Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (F&E CWEL)

In Kind Sponsors

Cummings Properties

Draper University


Meet the 2023 B.E.T.A. Challenge Grand Prize Winners »

Meet the 2023 B.E.T.A. Challenge Special Award Winners »

2023 B.E.T.A. Challenge Tech Innovation award winner

Technology Innovation Award

Anh Thu Le '24 Sebela

2023 B.E.T.A. Challenge Fashion and Textile Innovation Award

Fashion and Textile Innovation Award

Aleksandr Malashchenko MBA'24 LOYKO

Zajac and Clarkson

Watch Dylan Zajac '25, 2023 B.E.T.A. Challenge Undergraduate Winner, have a conversation with Kelly Clarkson about Computers 4 People.


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