The C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship
Leading the Future of Tech-Driven Entrepreneurship
The C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship represents Babson's bold commitment to shaping the future of business by integrating the latest technological advancements with entrepreneurial education. Through AI, data-driven decision making, and cutting-edge innovation, Babson is preparing students to lead and transform industries across the business spectrum.
Mission
The C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship will bolster Babson’s leading entrepreneurial education into the leadership ranks of technology and AI. The Institute will support and expand curricular and co-curricular programs that amplify the importance of technological innovation in the entrepreneurial process. This will provide the Babson community with the space to dive deeper into the latest technological advancements, collaborate with their peers and educators, and determine best practices for use of these tools in their own careers and ventures.
Purpose
Founded in 2024, the C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship aligns seamlessly with Babson’s long-standing mission to innovate and lead through the power of technology. At its core, the Institute builds on Babson’s commitment to equipping students with the skills to harness technology’s potential and drive meaningful, purpose-driven change. By combining an entrepreneurial mindset with the latest advancements in technology and AI, the Institute empowers students to transform ideas into reality, shaping industries, markets, and society for the better. Under Metropoulos’ leadership, the Institute will advance this mission, fostering the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders ready to make a lasting impact on the world.
The C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship has been made possible by a generous gift from C. Dean Metropoulos ’67, MBA’68, a renowned entrepreneur known for reviving iconic consumer brands. Metropoulos’ vision for the Institute centers on preparing future leaders to harness the power of technology and AI in entrepreneurial ventures while addressing global challenges like sustainability and inequality. His passion for innovation and responsible leadership will guide the Institute’s mission to explore the role of technology in shaping industries, improving lives, and solving critical issues facing society today.
I am very proud to be part of Babson’s exciting new initiatives in this incredible frontier of technology and AI. The past century has ushered in unprecedented scientific discoveries and innovation impacting humanity and our planet. It is very clear that these technologies are accelerating at a speed never before experienced.”
C. Dean Metropoulos
