Empowering Industry Experts to Shape the Future of Tech Entrepreneurship
The upcoming Tech Entrepreneur in Residence program, hosted by the Metropoulos Institute, will invite accomplished technology entrepreneurs to play a hands-on role in educating, mentoring, and co-creating with Babson’s next generation of tech leaders.
As the global leader in entrepreneurship education, Babson is expanding its technology focus across sectors. Tech Entrepreneurs in Residence will be key to that mission, bringing deep technical expertise, real-world experience, and entrepreneurial insight to innovation and venture creation across campus.
Who We’re Looking For
The Metropoulos Institute is seeking tech-forward entrepreneurs, innovators, and domain experts who are:
- Experienced in startup, scale-up, or enterprise innovation.
- Former CTOs, technical executives, or serial entrepreneurs.
- Recognized thought leaders with a track record of industry impact.
- Passionate about mentoring and giving back.
- Excited to co-create new ventures with Babson students, faculty, or alumni.
- Committed to shaping ethical, purpose-driven innovation.
A graduate degree in a tech or engineering field—or equivalent experience—is preferred. Babson alumni and those with existing ties to the Babson community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits and Impact
Tech Entrepreneurs in Residence Gain:
- A powerful platform to mentor rising entrepreneurs and influence new ventures.
- Access to Babson’s ecosystem of founders, faculty, researchers, and global partners.
- Co-creation opportunities with students, faculty, staff, or alumni.
- Dedicated student Tech Ambassador support and workspace on campus.
- Travel support for program-related activities and potential equipment grants.
- Invitations to special events, speaker series, and Metropoulos Institute programming.
- Recognition as a valued leader in Babson’s tech entrepreneurship community.
- Access to campus resources, including email, library, OneCard, and parking.
Tech Entrepreneurs in Residence also will help build a brain trust for industry partnerships, strengthen Babson’s tech literacy, and guide responsible innovation that addresses the world’s most pressing challenges.
Program Structure
The Tech Entrepreneurs in Residence will play a critical role in the Metropoulos Institute, assisting and supporting Babson entrepreneurs and providing valuable assistance to the institute’s mission and initiatives.
| Term: | One-year appointment, renewable |
|---|---|
| Time Commitment: | About 1 day per week on campus (hybrid participation possible) |
Tech Entrepreneurs in Residence will:
- Mentor student entrepreneurs and startup teams.
- Guest lecture and support academic programming.
- Co-develop a venture with a Babson community member.
- Serve as expert advisors for the Babson Tech 10 accelerator program and other Metropoulos Institute initiatives.
- Support pitch competitions, clubs, consulting projects, and research.
- Act as public ambassadors for Babson’s technology mission.
Apply today or contact Metropoulos Institute Executive Director Trond Undheim if you have any questions.
