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Professional backyard grilling brought to downtown Boston
Bradley Fredericks '82
Owner
Back Deck offers professional backyard grilling in a laid-back city setting seven days a week. Friends and family meet for charcoal-grilled favorites inspired by the food served at casual cookouts along with porch-perfect cocktails, beer and wine.
Restaurant space opportunity presented itself, already having a restaurant across the street
Professional backyard grilling brought to downtown Boston
Bradley Fredericks '82
Owner
Back Deck offers professional backyard grilling in a laid-back city setting seven days a week. Friends and family meet for charcoal-grilled favorites inspired by the food served at casual cookouts along with porch-perfect cocktails, beer and wine.
Restaurant space opportunity presented itself, already having a restaurant across the street
Professional backyard grilling brought to downtown Boston
Bradley Fredericks '82
Owner
Back Deck offers professional backyard grilling in a laid-back city setting seven days a week. Friends and family meet for charcoal-grilled favorites inspired by the food served at casual cookouts along with porch-perfect cocktails, beer and wine.
Restaurant space opportunity presented itself, already having a restaurant across the street
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Waku is the new generation of tea, bringing pop and fun to the traditional ready-to-drink category. Same refreshing, sweet, fruity taste, but with only 3-4 grams of sugar, 25-30 calories and 5 grams of prebiotic fiber to maximize get-healthy benefits!
Juan Giraldo '17
CEO & Co-Founder
Waku is a beverage company based in Boston, redefining the ready-to-drink category with a fresh, modern twist. Waku is the new generation of tea, bringing pop and fun to traditional herbal beverages. Same sweet, fruity taste, but with only 3-4 grams of sugar, 25-30 calories, and 5 grams of prebiotic fiber to maximize gut-healthy benefits! Since launching, Waku has grown rapidly, securing distribution in major retailers like Whole Foods Northeast, ShopRite, Caraluzzi’s, DeCicco’s, and C-Town. We have established our footprint in NYC, making Waku more accessible to tea lovers everywhere. Beyond retail, eCommerce is a key part of our business. Waku is available nationwide through Amazon and our website, with online wholesale options for businesses looking to stock our products. At Waku, we believe tea should be more than just a drink—it should be an experience. By blending tradition with modern functionality, we’re creating a beverage that is delicious, beneficial, and fun.
I’ve always been passionate about entrepreneurship and creating something with real impact. When Nico and I started Waku, we wanted to build a business that not only offered an amazing product but also made a difference in people’s lives—both for our customers and for the farmers in Ecuador. Growing up in Ecuador, we saw firsthand the incredible natural ingredients our country produces, but we also saw the challenges local farmers face. We knew we could create something special by combining the rich tradition of Andean herbal teas with a modern, functional twist. That’s how Waku was born—a tea that’s delicious, refreshing, and packed with gut-health benefits, while also supporting the communities that make it possible. For us, Waku is more than just a beverage—it’s a way to share our culture, uplift local farmers, and give people a better-for-you drink that actually tastes amazing. We’ve come a long way, but we’re just getting started.
The Fihri Foundation is dedicated to addressing period poverty by providing sustainable menstrual products to women and girls, particularly in disaster-stricken areas.
Ceylan Rowe '22
Founder and Executive Director
Global non-profit organization dedicated to addressing period poverty by providing sustainable menstrual products to women and girls, with a special focus on disaster-stricken areas. The foundation’s mission is to ensure that no one is held back by their menstrual cycle, particularly in regions impacted by crises. Through partnerships with universities, corporations, and community organizations, Fihri delivers period kits to those in need, ensuring menstrual health is prioritized even in the most challenging times. Fihri has provided period kits to women and girls in 17 countries, including Türkiye, Syria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Mexico, Gaza, and several others. These kits are distributed to disaster survivors, including those affected by earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. In addition to its disaster relief efforts, the foundation works to raise awareness about menstrual health, advocate for menstrual equity, and provide sustainable solutions to those who face barriers to accessing menstrual products. The work is not just about distributing menstrual products; it’s about empowering women and girls worldwide to live with dignity and without shame. By addressing period poverty, Fihri helps break down the barriers that prevent women and girls from achieving their full potential, both in their communities and beyond. Through continued collaboration and outreach, Fihri aims to expand its impact and ensure that menstrual health is a fundamental right.
I launched the Fihri Foundation during my time at Babson College after witnessing an eye-opening moment at the Massachusetts State House. As part of my work with the MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women, I was shocked to hear 8th-grade students teaching 6th graders how to use toilet paper during a presentation on menstrual hygiene. This moment highlighted how little awareness there was about menstrual health, especially among young students. Inspired to make a change, I co-founded Fihri with the support of the WinLab and Summer Venture program at Babson. My goal was to create a solution that would address period poverty and break down the stigma surrounding menstruation. Fihri focuses on providing sustainable menstrual products to women and girls, particularly in underserved communities and disaster-stricken areas, where access to menstrual products is often limited or non-existent.
Mystical Living: Where ambitious professionals master spiritual intelligence to pioneer a new paradigm of leadership—creating extraordinary success aligned with authentic purpose without sacrificing wellbeing or joy.
Katie Sol '09
CEO Mystical Living
From Fortune 100 executive to spiritual teacher, Katie Sol bridges the worlds of business savvy and soul wisdom. A Babson MBA graduate who transformed her own life by following her heart's calling, Katie now empowers others through her lifestyle brand, Mystical Living. Katie's unique blend of strategic thinking and spiritual practice helps high-achievers move from burnout to balance, from striving to thriving. She teaches that success doesn't require sacrifice—it demands alignment. Her flagship offering, the Modern Mystic Membership, applies data-driven strategy to spiritual growth. It's where ROI meets ROE (Return on Energy), delivering measurable results in leadership presence, decision-making clarity, and life satisfaction. Katie's Multidimensional Manifestation™ framework provides executives and entrepreneurs with a competitive edge that transcends traditional success metrics. Join a community of forward-thinking professionals who understand that the next frontier of achievement lies at the intersection of performance and purpose. Optimize your potential through evidence-based energy mastery.
The spark behind Mystical Living ignited during my 18-year executive journey at a Fortune 100 company. On paper, I had achieved everything society defines as success—the impressive title, the six-figure salary, the industry recognition. Yet beneath this perfect exterior, I was drowning in burnout, missing precious moments with my children, and feeling the constant ache of living disconnected from my soul's purpose. Despite external validation and financial abundance, my energy was depleted, my joy diminished. This profound disconnect between outer achievement and inner fulfillment became my catalyst for transformation. I realized the current leadership paradigm was broken—success shouldn't require sacrificing wellbeing or authenticity. Mystical Living emerged from this revelation—a venture dedicated to revolutionizing how ambitious professionals define and create success through spiritual intelligence, energy mastery, and conscious creation.
SunBridge Advisors is a leading Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Business Brokerage firm specializing in helping business owners maximize the value of their companies and guiding buyers to discover profitable opportunities. With a client-focused approach, we provide expert guidance through every stage of the transaction, ensuring smooth and successful outcomes for all parties involved.
Eduardo Alarcon '24
President
SunBridge Advisors is a trusted partner for business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors navigating the complex world of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Business Brokerage. Founded on the principles of integrity, professionalism, and results-driven strategies, we specialize in helping clients achieve their financial and strategic goals through well-structured transactions. Our team provides comprehensive services, including business valuation, exit planning, buyer/seller matchmaking, deal structuring, and transaction management. By leveraging market insights and industry expertise, we help business owners unlock maximum value when selling their businesses, while offering buyers access to exclusive acquisition opportunities tailored to their investment objectives. Headquartered in Florida, SunBridge Advisors serves clients across diverse industries, from manufacturing and services to technology and consumer products. Our commitment to excellence and personalized service ensures that every client receives tailored solutions and expert advice throughout the process.
The inspiration behind creating SunBridge Advisors was rooted in a deep passion for helping entrepreneurs and business owners achieve their goals and secure their legacies. After years of witnessing the challenges business owners face when navigating complex Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) processes, I saw a need for a firm that could combine strategic expertise, personalized guidance, and a client-first approach. I was driven by the desire to provide a solution that not only simplifies the process but also maximizes value for business owners and buyers alike. Having seen firsthand the transformative impact of successful transactions—both on the businesses themselves and on the people behind them—I wanted to create a venture that empowers clients to make informed decisions, capitalize on market opportunities, and confidently take their next steps. At its core, SunBridge Advisors was founded to bridge the gap between business owners looking to exit and buyers seeking opportunities, ensuring every transaction is handled with integrity, professionalism, and precision. My goal is to help clients unlock their full potential and achieve outcomes that align with their personal and professional aspirations.
Simetras delivers retreats and team off-sites to up-skill, align teams and activate change. We partner with companies to co-design and facilitate business retreats and team off-sites.
Milka Milliance '09
CEO/Founder
We help organizations reimagine how they gather by partnering with them to create transformative team events that bring their folks together in inspiring settings, away from the usual office or hybrid work routines. Our 4Ds Creative process—Discovery, Design, Development, Delivery—ensures tailored solutions for success.
Simetras is born out of the desire to create gathering spaces that delight and inspire teams to come together to build trust and to collaborate outside of sterile office spaces.
We create timeless jewelry using homegrown freshwater pearls, blending minimalist design with classic elegance. Our pieces are affordable and versatile , adding a tough of sophistication to your everyday style.
Fangqi Liu '24
Founder
We create timeless jewelry using homegrown freshwater pearls, blending minimalist design with classic elegance.
The inspiration for creating my venture in fashion jewelry came from a passion for combining timeless elegance with everyday affordability. I saw an opportunity to offer high-quality, customizable pieces that allow customers to express their unique style without breaking the bank. By focusing on sustainable materials, modern designs, and exceptional craftsmanship, I wanted to bridge the gap between traditional fine jewelry and accessible fashion, making beautiful jewelry a part of everyone’s story.
Petunia helps busy families navigate Assisted Living and Memory Care decisions together.
Greg Hearn MBA '10
Founder
Petunia transforms how busy sandwich generation families approach assisted living decisions for aging loved ones, replacing paid referral services with smart, collaborative tools that keep families organized and aligned throughout the process.
Looking for Assisted Living for my parents, I noticed there were no family focused tools to help drive the discovery and decision making process. We're working to fix that! 200,000 families annually face the complex, emotional task of selecting assisted living, often struggling with generic tools or biased referral services. Petunia offers a web-based decision management platform that streamlines the discovery and decision-making journey, ensuring families ask the right questions and make the best choice for their loved ones.
Premier Lower Middle Market and Main Street Business Brokerage Guiding Business Owners through the Process of the Sale of their Business.
Tony Pompeo MBA '08
Managing Broker
When you’re preparing to buy or sell a business in Greater Boston, you need an experienced, winning team to guide you through the transaction process. At Sunbelt of Greater Boston, our brokers and M&A advisors have decades of combined experience and are well-versed in the Greater Boston marketplace. Give our team a call today to begin your search for a business or prepare your business for sale.
After engaging brokers and M&A advisors to help me buy and sell a few of my own companies, I realized I could bring a higher level of advising to other business owners, while also enjoying the process myself and being able to build a successful model and team.
Premium Golf Shoes/ Daily Sneakers/ ACC
Min Joo (Sabrina) Kim '15
Founder / CEO / Designer
AVVESGOLF is a premium golf footwear brand that combines the traditional elements of golf with contemporary style, offering customers a unique experience. Our flagship products include three lines—sneaker-style, classic-style, and hybrid-style golf shoes—each loved for their sophisticated design and exceptional quality. Rooted in the entrepreneurial spirit of Babson College, AVVESGOLF aims to deliver innovative fashion experiences to golfers worldwide while continuously expanding its brand value. Leveraging the global business strategies and networks cultivated at Babson, we are also expanding beyond golf into casual footwear for everyday wear.
AVVESGOLF was born out of the entrepreneurial and innovative mindset fostered at Babson College. Through Babson’s courses and community, I learned how to approach customer-centric problem-solving and bring creative ideas to life. As an avid golfer, I noticed a lack of products that seamlessly blend style and functionality in the golf footwear market. Inspired by this gap and equipped with the insights gained at Babson, I founded AVVESGOLF to address this need. The network and entrepreneurial spirit I cultivated at Babson have been the driving forces behind AVVESGOLF’s global growth and success. Our brand continues to reflect and share the values that Babson instilled in me with customers around the world.
Gift Card Guard is a gift card tracking + reminder app that helps users store all their gift cards in one place and—most importantly—remember to use them.
Jason Lynch '19
Co-Founder
Gift Card Guard was founded in 2024 by Jason Lynch and Steve Polito, two friends and former college teammates. The app aims to address 3 common pain points related to gift cards: 1) Lost card? If you lose it, you always have a back-up in the app 2) Left it at home? If you leave it at home, you have it handy on your phone 3) Forgot about it? If it's not top-of-mind, you'll be reminded to use it once per month
Jason decided to launch Gift Card Guard with his co-founder after discovering a few things: - They each had more than $200 in unspent gift cards - They had to think surprisingly hard to recall all of them - Half of their gift cards were buried in email, and the other half were buried in junk drawers - They weren't sure of the balances on any of them - They'd both forgotten or misplaced gift cards in the past
LOLO MODERN VINTAGE is an Etsy shop offering a hand-picked collection of quality vintage jewelry and accessories.
Lori Cohen '89
Founder
An interior designer by training, Lori has an eye for beautiful things. She loves the hunt for vintage, authentic jewelry and accessories. Great vintage pieces are those with timeless appeal and preloved character that still look modern today. LOLO MODERN VINTAGE is a curated collection of pieces that have endured the test of time in quality and design. This is the essence of LOLO MODERN VINTAGE.
Beautiful jewelry and accessories already exist. They were made decades ago and have stood the test of time. We source and curate these precious pieces for our shop. It is the definition of recycling and sustainability. Simply put, buying vintage is better for our planet.
MAKOMAS is an Africa-inspired brand dedicated to fostering positive social change by empowering rural women farmers and promoting fair trade of superfoods and indigenous ingredients. By partnering with 500 women in Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire, MAKOMAS aims to enhance their resources and opportunities for self-sufficiency, contributing to a more equitable future and alleviating poverty.
MAGBE SAVANE SILUE '26
President and Founder
MAKOMAS was founded with a mission to showcase Africa's treasures while supporting the hardworking women of West Africa. Originally focused on beverages from 2013 to 2020, the company has pivoted as of May 2023 to specialize in high-quality ingredients and teas sourced from women farmers in West Africa. Through the MAKOMAS Foundation, we offer safe, healthy, and organic products while addressing poverty through Fair Trade opportunities. Our business model not only preserves traditional skills but also adds value to local raw materials, fostering sustainable economic opportunities for rural women. By investing in these communities, MAKOMAS aims to create lasting change and empower women to achieve self-sufficiency.
I was inspired to create MAKOMAS to share my heritage and highlight the incredible indigenous products from West Africa, all grown and harvested by industrious women. I wanted to shine a light on their hard work and the rich cultural traditions behind these ingredients. By elevating these voices and showcasing their products, I aim to foster pride in our heritage while also promoting sustainable practices that empower these women and their communities.
We curate private in-person and virtual events for plus-size community to access movement, healing, and holistic wellness without weight stigma or diet culture.
Jessie Diaz-Herrera '09
CEO, Co-Founder
Power Plus Wellness builds trusted relationships with value-aligned partners to offer private classes with a plus-size focus. We are a Latina-owned boutique event company that curates life-enhancing movement and immersive wellness experiences for folx in big bodies to jiggle freely, fly with silks, unlearn diet culture, and joyfully exist together.
Power Plus Wellness offers mind/body/spirit connection and healing for some of the most marginalized among us. Our loving, affirming, and soulful community regularly receives feedback that this work changes hearts while saving lives. Our organic growth and exposure proves that when plus-size folks feel safe to show up, we SHOW OUT. Every day we receive comments, DM’s and emails from all over the world wishing for a space like ours near them. We have a waitlist full of volunteers wanting to help spread our offerings. Our classes sell out in hours even as we continue to offer more.
3D Printed Chocolate for Corporate Gifting and Weddings and live popups
Tanvi Koduru '22
Founder
3D Confectionery creates custom 3D-printed chocolates, blending cutting-edge technology with artisanal craftsmanship for unforgettable corporate gifts and special occasions. Our chocolates are fully customizable, offering a unique, luxurious experience for any event or celebration. We also bring the excitement of live chocolate printing to pop-up events, creating interactive and memorable experiences for guests.
At 13, I stumbled upon a YouTube video that showcased 3D printing food, and I was instantly captivated. The idea of creating edible art through cutting-edge technology fascinated me, and I couldn’t stop thinking about how amazing it would be to bring that experience to life. I imagined showing people the process in real time, watching their awe as I had felt in that moment. Over the years, I kept nurturing this passion as a side project, until I decided to take the leap. That’s when I launched a mobile pop-up chocolate shop, using 3D printing to elevate special occasions and create unforgettable, branded experiences.
Jangid Art and Crafts has been creating and selling wooden and iron furniture since 2000. Based in Jodhpur, we offer various styles of handmade Indian furniture for places like restaurants, hotels, cafes, and gardens.
Lalit Jangid '17
CEO
Jangid Art and Crafts, established in 2000 and based in Jodhpur, is a leading manufacturer and exporter specializing in wooden and iron furniture. We have over two decades of experience and are renowned for our high-quality, handcrafted Indian furniture. Our diverse product range includes Industrial, Reclaimed, and Antique styles, catering to various industries and settings. We provide furniture suited for restaurants, hotels, cafes, and gardens, among other applications. Our commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail ensures that each piece meets aesthetic standards and offers durability and functionality. At Jangid Art and Crafts, we blend traditional techniques with contemporary designs to deliver unique and stylish solutions. Our extensive experience and dedication to excellence have established us as a trusted name in the furniture industry, both in India and internationally.
The idea for Jangid Art and Crafts came from our love for beautiful, handmade furniture. Growing up in Jodhpur, a city famous for its amazing furniture, we were always surrounded by cool, hand-crafted pieces. We wanted to share this special kind of furniture with people all over the world, mixing old traditions with new styles. Our goal was to show off the wonderful skills of local artisans and create unique furniture that people would love. That’s why we started Jangid Art and Crafts.
Designer brand of Fine Jewelry. Proudly made in the USA.
Abeer Jain '13
Founder and Creative Director
*For all that Babson has done and continues to do, A.Jain, will donate a percentage of sales from Babson Community purchases back to Babson. More info in "Discount"* A.Jain is a company conceived and crafted by Abeer Jain. Distinguished by his various and unique gemstone cuts, 'Eros Eterno' and 'Eden'; coupled with his iconic 'marquis weave' design, A.Jain product lines are a symbol of Abeer's connection and reflection to a long and ongoing jewelry tradition. The symbolic trademark of unfading flames, speak to the notion of continuity and timeless brilliance; the shapes and facets of the gemstones themselves, embody the promise of love and beauty throughout eternity. The sparkle of the stones are inspired for the moments in time that take your breath away. And finally the colors are the embodiment of everyone’s individual beauty from inside and out. All A.Jain pieces are committed to embody all aspects of luxury fine jewelry - pieces that stun when matched with one's Sunday styles for brunch and to being the centerpiece of one's wardrobe at Black-Tie events and Galas worldwide. A.Jain is a company that adheres to the strictest environmentally friendly sourcing and sustainable production standards, with the highest quality control manufacturing techniques. All A.Jain pieces are crafted and manufactured solely in the United States. A.Jain products are made and shipped ready to be admired and adorned for their individuality and timeless beauty, just like all of humanity.
Founded by Creative Director, Abeer Jain, A.Jain is a brand forged by a scion of three generations of premier gemstone manufacturers. The creation of each A.Jain piece is guided by a deeply held appreciation for mother earth’s natural beauty, from design inception to final product. This respect and admiration was instilled in Abeer from birth by his forefathers, through a superior knowledge of gemstone cutting and polishing, a taste for elegance, an eye for timeless design, and an appreciation for the earth’s natural gifts. Since he was a child, Abeer has prized gemstones and diamonds– not just for their beauty but for their endless diversity in color, form, and personality. This love of gemstones is the foremost guiding principle of the A.Jain brand. A.Jain product lines pay homage to Abeer’s forebearers and each piece, carefully crafted around the gemstone, is a tribute to the wondrous beauty of the natural world.
eXp Bundle Select is a real estate benefits platform and concierge service. We bundle top-rated agents and generous lenders to save your employees on their real estate transaction fees. Our concierge service delivers savings as you choose services to buy, sell, and make a move…across town or across the country.
Joseph F Guidi '78
Certified Agent
My LLC is Apple Ridge Property Solutions. I am a licensed real estate agent with eXp Realty. My mission is to help as many people as possible with buying, selling, or investing in real estate. I am certified to represent Bundle Select. What is eXp Bundle Select? It’s a real estate benefits platform and concierge service. We bundle top-rated agents and generous lenders to save your employees on their real estate transaction fees. Our concierge service delivers savings as you choose services to buy, sell, and make a move…across town or across the country. Bundle Select offers exclusive cash rebates, discounts, and deals on various real estate services including lending, broker commissions, title insurance, home warranties, and more. This translates into substantial savings for your employees that will help reduce the cost of home ownership!
As a real estate agent and Realtor®, I have transitioned from the corporate world to becoming an entrepreneur and I am motivated by the opportunity to build my own business and own its successes and failures. After a career of delivering financial results for others, I am motivated to create a business that can deliver those same results for me, as well as sustain itself for at least the next 5-10 years. I am motivated by the opportunity to earn an income to continue my standard of living and provide for a better retirement, part of which includes paying off the balance of our children’s college debt. Achieving these goals is my best opportunity to create generational wealth that I can pass along to my children for their future benefit. I am motivated to use my acquired sales and relationship skills to help customers achieve a positive outcome in one of the most important emotional and financial transactions in their lifetime.
Shiftzzy is your ultimate relocation companion - from finding roommates to connecting with a like-minded community
Tanya Wadhwa '21
Founder, Managing Director
Shiftzzy is an app-based platform designed to make your relocation experience stress-free and enjoyable! Made by former international students keeping in mind the real needs of students and young professionals. We offer: - Tailored roommate & flatmate matching using unique filters like pet compatibility, smoking preferences, interests, and more - Expert Guidance from Industry professionals, Psychologists, Alumni & current students - Virtual Directory of everyone moving with you globally - Community building and networking beyond your university or organization - Student Saver deals and Guidance for saving money
When I got selected for the MSEL program during the peak of COVID-19, I reached out to some alumni from Babson, their guidance and support motivated me and helped me to navigate the process and start my master's program confidently. Since that day I have never ignored a single cold message and helped over 300 students as they began their journey abroad. Through this process, I realized my passion for helping students but I could only help a few students individually, so I co-founded Shiftzzy to help students and young professionals. Based on our experience and from doing research with hundreds of students, this app is everything we wish we had when we started.
Affordable luxurious fashion accessories.
Ece Nahmias '09
Founder
Let it Glow, Keep it Loud! Our brand story is one of elegance and joy, inspired by the wonderful spirits of the owner's children, Lea and Luka. When Lea’s roaring personality and Luka’s glowing energy collide, our brand comes to life. Our mission is to craft an inspiring story where strength and radiance harmonize in a colorful rhythm and reflect in our high-quality goodies. Our dedicated owner, Ece, has worn many hats in the industry, from marketing executive to buyer, from product development manager to visual merchandiser. Now, she's infusing her brand with the same vibrant spirit that her children brought to her life. Every stitch, every texture, and every design is a part of our heartfelt story. Join us in embracing your own unique glow with our stylish and one-of-a-kind creations. Let’s make some noise—loud and proud!
My children, my background and my passion of creating new products and achieving new endeavors.
MonoSpace is a wedding technology company, building B2B SaaS product for wedding venues and planners to help them plan and execute the weddings.
Shivam Lohiya MBA'23
Founder / CEO
MonoSpoace is a pioneering startup in the event and wedding planning industry, offering a comprehensive digital tool designed to streamline operations and enhance client satisfaction. Our platform integrates essential features such as project management, client communication, vendor coordination, and real-time visualization using 360 Images and walkthrough technology. This unique combination allows planners to visualize and adjust event layouts in real-time, optimizing operations and reducing stress. Our advanced AI capabilities provide automatic event planning, predictive analytics, and personalized recommendations based on user behavior and preferences. By consolidating multiple aspects of event planning into a single, user-friendly platform, we addresses the fragmented nature of the planning process, minimizing miscommunications and errors. Our business model includes subscription plans tailored to different needs and budgets, one-time fees for custom 3D modeling projects, and strategic partnerships with vendors and event planning agencies. Lilac Mosaic not only enhances efficiency and productivity for planners but also supports small to medium-sized businesses by democratizing access to advanced planning tools.
When I was working in my family business which is into wedding planning, I realized that there is a need of a Software to plan weddings, manage stakeholders and execute plans and that how I started to work on this problem and now creating a big impact.
The best resort wear in Kennebunkport Maine.
Stephanie Salvas '04
CEO
Family business started in 2004 with fun and creative tees and sweatshirts for visitors to Kennebunkport.
I wanted to have my own business and the shop is fun and quirky.
We are a full-service auto dealership representing Honda, Subaru and Acura vehicles
Art Schaller Jr '92
President
Founded by my grandfather in 1953, we have represented several auto makers over the years. Currently, we sell and service Honda, Subaru and Acura new vehicles and used vehicles of all kinds. Our dealerships are in New Britain, Berlin and Manchester, CT. Our Body Shop is in New Britain and our Allstate agency is also in New Britain.
I am the third generation to operate our family business.
Marketing Agency for Consumer Software Brands
Nicholas Leone '21
CEO
Salutant primarily functions as an Influencer Marketing & Content Marketing Agency for B2B software brands.
We believe in B2B influencer marketing. We saw a gap in the market - and started our own agency to serve this need.
Mayflower Home Organizing is a home organizing company offering full-service luxury organization, design, and space planning.
Stephanie Radman '93
Founder
Mayflower Home Organizing is an organizing company that offers full-service luxury organization, design and space planning. We create customized organization solutions for your spaces and we show you the best ways to maintain these systems. At Mayflower Home Organizing, we believe in holding your space to the highest standard. From junk drawers to primary closets, your spaces set the tone for how you begin and end each day.
I recognized a need in the home organizing market. Launching Mayflower Home Organizing was a perfect blend for me. It enabled me to combine my business skills with my desire to help and care for others. At the end of the day, it is very rewarding to see how home organization changes peoples lives. I love being an entrepreneur!
#1 Online Market for Mushroom Wellness Products
Peter Cerep '08
Founder / CEO
Our store offers a wide range of mushroom products including mushroom gummies, capsules, powders, tinctures, drinks, grow kits and even mushroom-based pet products! We believe that mushrooms are not only delicious, but also have many health benefits and are an essential part of a balanced, holistic approach to health. That’s why we strive to provide our customers with the most informative and educational resources about mushrooms, their benefits and how to incorporate them into their daily lives.
We wanted to create a comprehensive online market where customers can learn all about mushrooms and find the exact product needed for their individual health needs.
We provide financial literacy education to middle school and high school kids.
Stephen Friree MBA'20
Founder/President
American School of Finance is an online school created to teach financial literacy to kids from Grades 6-12 so that they graduate high school with a solid set of financial skills. We are not making day traders or grooming the next generation of Wall Street pros. We are here to teach them the basics of budgeting, how to manage credit and the value of investing in their future. We are here to teach financial literacy so that our students will be better off in the future. Our aim is to make our students self-sufficient.
Babson did of course. My professor said if you want to create a business, then go find a problem and figure out a solution. When I heard about the overall general lack of financial literacy in this country, I realized I had to solve the problem.
Sleep Well, Relax, and Live Pain-Free with Allay Today
See Lim '13
Managing Director
Allay Today provides natural solutions for pain, sleep, and relaxation through gummies, capsules, oil tinctures, and creams. All products are third party tested and personally used by the founder.
When I started my first venture in digital consulting, I was not sleeping well and eventually my health took a toll. As I was in the phase of recovery and being mindful of my health, I researched extensively on supplements and natural solutions to help with sleep, relaxation, and muscle pains. I was living in Taiwan, where it tops Asia in per capita sleeping pill consumption. My mom has been reliant on sleeping pills and I was on a mission to find natural alternatives, so that is how I started Allay Today.
Simplified pet health communications, enabling vets to provide better care and build stronger relationships with pet owners.
Tina Lee MBA'24
CEO and Founder
PETCH simplifies pet health communications, enabling vets to provide better care and build stronger relationships with pet owners. We save vets time, foster proactive care, and allow them to focus on what they do best: caring for pets, with less stress, and in less time.
Passionate about pets after losing one due to late disease detection. Determined to promote proactive health and support the wellness of our vets because better care for vets means better care for pets.
SAFO is creating a space where customer collaboration, product innovation, and a commitment to inclusivity unite. SAFO strives to make the hair category a more equitable and inspiring place for all hair types.
Ellana Stinson MBA'23
ER Physician and Founder/CEO
Safo Hair offers a range of natural, plant-based products crafted with a unique blend of herbal ingredients. Our formulations are specifically designed to combat hair loss and thinning, promoting a healthy scalp and vibrant hair. Rigorously tested with only the highest quality ingredients, we prioritize consumer safety. Our mission is to build a reputable brand and establish a platform that empowers and informs consumers, encouraging them to embrace their authentic selves.
My brand is a reflection of this commitment to wellness, recognizing that it's not just about hair; it's a profound expression of ourselves and mirrors our overall health. The inspiration for creating this brand arose from a personal need. Having faced challenges with thyroid and fertility issues, I struggled to find products that catered to my specific needs. In response to this gap in the market, I embarked on a journey to create a brand rooted in my Southern family traditions that have stood the test of time. Drawing on these timeless traditions and incorporating herbal ingredients, I formulated products designed to deliver tangible results for our customers.
Providing business consulting, course/program design, and facilitation services.
Tricia D. Young MBA'11
Principal
We assist businesses in optimizing strategy and operations to improve their bottom line. We provide customized course and program design and facilitation services to private firms, innovation centers, business development hubs, and technical assistance providers needing training programs for those they serve.
My desire to make the world a better place with my talents while achieving creative and financial freedom.
Free to play cash prize based gaming tournaments. Paid for through targeted advertising.
Spencer Wilson '24
Co-Founder & CMO
At Cracked Gaming, we enable gamers to earn risk free prizes playing the games they love, bridging them with brands seeking targeted engagement. This approach not only disincentivizes traditional performance based gambling, but also provides brands access to hyper-specific niches and never before seen engagement rates. How Cracked Gaming Works: Players register on our platform and connect their gaming accounts (already partnered with Epic Games). Cracked collects players’ game rankings to match them to a division possessing similarly skilled opponents. The player then partakes in a 15 day season attempting to earn as many points as possible in the allotted time. At the end of the season, the top 5 highest performing players in the division receive a cash payout. Before submitting their scores each game, players engage with one of our unique advertising mechanisms, ensuring never seen before levels of user engagement. This cycle repeats, promoting continuous participation and consistent advertiser engagement.
A love for gaming and a dislike for the extractive nature of current video game performance based betting platforms.
Remote Health Monitoring and Management Platform
Tushar Sinha MBA'23
Chief Executive Officer
Sync connects to all your existing devices, sensors, and apps for real-time health & wellness data pipeline and will provide member with AI Care Plans and Regular Hyper Personalized Recommendations. Sync uses AI Chatbot to flag the earliest detection of any chronic conditions (Specifically: Prediabetes, PCOS, Thyroid, Cardiovascular Health, etc.) or manage any existing conditions related to Physical, Mental & Spiritual Health. For baseline information we send an at home/school test kit to members and gain insights about 19 - 25 biomarkers from their body. All without insurance, cpt code or provider. We measure adherence rate, mood meter, behavioral intentions of a member, collect risk adjustment metrics for the member and insurances. Member can also download our COMPREHENSIVE REPORT for future provider visit. Giving provider access to unique data for better analysis of the member - currently Carbon Health accepts our report as a baseline test. In the future we will have our own nurse practitioners and be a quick primary care center for the member.
"I refuse to live as a mere patient of chronic diseases; instead, I envision myself as the protagonist of a prevention story, driven not only by a commitment to wellness but also empowered by entrepreneurship." Imagine being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes during your first year of undergrad, with no one to guide you through the journey ahead. I've been there, feeling the weight of managing my health alone, navigating the highs and lows of HbA1C levels for nine years. But I have learned there's no one-size-fits-all solution for diabetes management. It's a personal journey, often filled with uncertainty and frustration. Yet, it doesn't have to be this way. Diabetes shouldn't be a taboo topic. It affects millions of Americans, yet many shy away from discussing it. It's time to change that narrative. That's why I've dedicated myself to spreading awareness and offering support to those at risk of developing diabetes and other chronic conditions and disorders.
Personal Coaching & Development
Michael Blumberg '98
Owner
At Imperfect Action, my mission is simple... To coach and mentor men who are ready to be an active part of their healing journey from depression.
I have lived most of my life with depression. In 2017, I was finally diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and began my journey from surviving to thriving. Then in 2023, a seismic transition from the corporate tech industry realigned my priorities about how I wanted to show up in the world as a helper, seeker, and guide for folks wanting to become the best versions of themselves. This wholehearted shift led me to launch a practice combining over two decades of leadership coaching, managing, and mentoring, with my personal passions for energy work, spirituality, and continuous self-improvement.
At Finhive, our mission is to help women and women-owned businesses build strong financial foundations for their futures.
Sumeit Aggarwal MBA'05
Co-founder and Managing Partner
Entrepreneurship empowers women to take control of their futures, but the financial details can be daunting, especially for small business owners who are attempting to establish a steady cash flow, grow their company or implement effective pricing strategies. In these scenarios, you need a trusted, experienced strategist to guide you through key financial decisions. Finhive offers end-to-end Chief Financial Officer (CFO) services for small businesses ranging from pre-revenue to growth companies. We are primarily focused on women entrepreneurs and utilize a collaborative, empathetic approach while helping you achieve your financial goals.
I started my company Finhive in 2017 with the social mission of helping women entrepreneurs build strong financial foundations. In furtherance of this mission, I work with a Boston based nonprofit to provide business coaching to women-owned businesses, primarily women of color, at a substantial discount.
A travel technology company that automates customized vacations by pairing AI technology with travel expertise.
Alison Hurley MBA'24
Founder
At Just Add Flights we provide custom vacations to destinations around the world. Our travel experts use their in-depth knowledge of a destination with AI technology to develop completely unique vacations for each customer.
I saw how expensive custom-made vacations were and wanted to make travel more accessible in price and interest through the use of technology.
PlasTechFree offers 100% HOME Compostable products that are used as an alternative to single-use plastic and cardboard items.
Mark D. Nathan MBA'98
Founder / CEO
It is Plastech’s mission to provide a comprehensive technology, product, and service portfolio to meet the planetary health and environmental challenges that we face as a society. Plastech creates, manufactures, and markets the highest quality products and services, specifically curated to be on the leading edge of what is a current paradigm shift in planetary health and environmental technology.
Plastic, Plastic, Plastics! We need to be the change instead of just talking about it for 40 years. PlasTechFree has the solution!
Simple, healthy, and natural pet food products using premium quality ingredients and innovative cooking methods
Srihas Sampath MBA'20
Co-Founder
Our products are crafted carefully with premium ingredients and packaged in recyclable pouches. We sell single ingredient dehydrated treats, our current products are beef heart, beef liver, chicken jerky and pork heart treats. Our products are available on our website and on Amazon.
In 2016, our journey began when Skipper entered our lives. Our search for wholesome pet nourishment revealed a market saturated with pet food brands all offering the same variety of food with ingredients of artificial additives and chemicals. The food led to health woes for Skipper. Determined to provide better, we started crafting nutritious homemade meals for him, armed with insights from vets, pet nutritionists, and diligent research. This initiative blossomed into a range of recipes and treats that have significantly enhanced Skipper's health over time. We started to observe higher energy levels, better digestion, and healthy skin and coat. Soon, Kona entered our lives, and both our pups enjoy daily homemade meals and treats. Yes, our dogs are the inspiration behind our name: Skipper + Kona = Skona! The word Skona is also a Swedish verb that translates to ‘protect’. We strongly believe it is our duty as pet parents to protect and save our pets from harm by providing the best nutrition. At Skona Pet Food, we aspire to share our nutritious recipes and knowledge with all pet owners who seek nothing but the best for their furry companions. We have been selling our treats across local farmers’ markets on the East Coast and on our website for the past few years. We are grateful for the wonderful feedback and all the love and support we have received from the pet community. Our goal is to produce simple, healthy, and natural pet food products using premium quality ingredients and innovative cooking methods. We as people have made the shift towards healthy diets and conscious nutrition, it’s about time we did the same for our pets!
Residential real estate consultant for buying, selling, and investing
Masha Senderovich '05
Real Estate Consultant
I'm a career real estate consultant with an excellent track record for outstanding results and client satisfaction.
I needed to find a career that I would love that allowed me to raise my family outside of having to go to work 9-5. My business coexists well with my life and I am available to my clients and my family at the same time.
Full-service, premier yacht management company
James B. Strohacker '09
Founder
Founded in 2009, Becket and Co. is a full-service, premier yacht management company that offers new build, refit, pre-purchase consultation and seasonal management services to yacht owners throughout the East Coast from Maine to Florida. Specializing in delivering a completely turnkey yachting experience to clients, Becket & Company removes the hassle associated with handling service, repairs and season-to-season maintenance. With more than 40 yachts under management, Becket & Company specializes in boats built by Hinckley®, Hunt®, Grand Banks/Eastbay®, Little Harbor®, Princess®, Westport®, Viking® and other custom and semi-custom luxury yachts. To see what Becket & Company can do for you, visit becketco.com or call James Strohacker at 888-605-4426.
A love of boats and a desire to be self employed
Your community-based dog walking app, where dog owners support each other
Omar Mourad '20
CEO & Founder
Ryu App is a community-based dog walking app, where dog owners support each other. Walk together, share tips, and make every stroll a joyful experience. We are revolutionizing dog care by turning walks into a community experience. Connect, share, and enjoy the journey together. Transforming routine into joy. Join the revolution in dog care!
Founded on a passion for creating meaningful connections, Ryu App was inspired by the genuine joy and support I experienced within the dog-loving community. My personal journey with dogs ignited the vision to revolutionize dog care, fostering a space where every pet owner can share in the happiness and camaraderie that comes with being part of a vibrant community.
Assisting entrepreneurs in finding their vision and aligning them with their purpose
Richard Battista '23
President
Business coaching exists to assist entrepreneurs in finding their vision and aligning them with their purpose and core values. We help unlock entrepreneurs' hidden and unexplored capabilities and assist them in growing their businesses even in the dynamic and fast-changing business environment. Our coaching approach focuses on assessing the current state of your company, identifying areas of improvement, setting achievable goals, and creating an action plan. The partnership typically combines coaching and consulting, allowing me to support you in developing your business using a coach approach while using my experience and resources to help you achieve your objectives.
The need for entrepreneurs to unlock their hidden and unexplored capabilities and to assist them in growing their businesses even in the dynamic and fast changing business environment.
A digital marketing agency focused on creating irresistible offers and high-converting sales funnels
Brooke Giroux '06
Founder
Brooke is a Certified Funnel Builder who specializes in marketing strategy and funnel building. With an eye for detail and a passion for the customer experience, she unleashes the power of your offers, ensuring they leave a lasting impression that keeps customers coming back for more. She won First Place in the Application Funnel Design-A-Thon challenge in August of 2023 and she doubled Russell Brunson's conversions during the first ever Funnel Games in November 2023!
I've always loved marketing and being a software power user. Clickfunnels allowed me to combine both passions into one, thus allowing me to launch my agency that focuses on speakers, coaches, course creators in the trades and the health/wellness/fitness spaces.
Interim C-Suite Executives & Distressed Business Archaeologists
Marc Bloomstein '96
President
MLB Advisory Group unleashes sales and profit potential buried within data and people for family, private equity owned, and food organizations.
Watching leaders and long-term team members struggle to overcome performance roadblocks yet always believing solutions exist within reach.
Embedded lending for SMBs
Jared Shulman '12
CEO
Lendica is an embedded finance platform that changes how small to medium businesses access capital. Today, SMBs seeking funding products must rely on inefficient non-bank lenders or expensive captive programs. Our software captures and standardizes SMB profiles (token) – which includes granular banking, accounting, and operations data - to promote instant funding decisions for merchants. We are on a mission to build critical infrastructure to improve market efficiency and empower SMBs to use their data for their benefit.
Supporting small businesses with faster and more affordable finance.
Providing top talent in to help our clients grow their businesses
Sebastian Paredes '23
Co-founder and CEO
Sheikha Al-Otaibi '25
Co-founder and Head of Sales
At Interlix Staffing, we provide highly vetted and top tier remote professionals and software developers. We are in charge of the staffing and recruitment process, and will provide top candidates for the position you are looking for. All of our professionals are located in Latin America and speak English and Spanish fluently.
Coming from an immigrant background, I saw the opportunity for talented individuals in Latin America. It started by connecting one of my cousins (a front-end developer) with a start-up in Cambridge. Now we have acquired a large pool of candidates excelling in skills and experience, who can help our clients grow their business. Being able to provide fathers, mothers, and professionals an opportunity according to skill rather than their location has been an inspiring journey.
Spiritual consultant on career, relationship, business, Feng Shui, animal communication
Judy Zhu '16
Founder
As the founder and driving force behind Akashic Truth, I'm deeply passionate about holistic spiritual growth and well-being. With a diverse offering that spans Akashic record readings, transformative music therapy, invigorating Kundalini yoga sessions, mindfulness meditation practices, and comprehensive integrative coaching, I've dedicated my professional journey to empower individuals in connecting with their authentic selves and realizing their fullest potential. Each service is designed to weave together the physical, mental, and spiritual facets of one's existence, ensuring a balanced approach to personal development. By tapping into ancient wisdom and integrating it with contemporary practices, Akashic Truth offers a unique pathway for individuals to navigate life's challenges, embrace its joys, and journey towards inner harmony.
I have always wanted to start my own business in the health and wellness area and I love learning about spirituality. Now I am finally ready to share my knowledge with the world and serve my clients.
Providing personable and patient IT, business and career consulting services
Thalia Salmon '18
Founder and President
Mega3 Firm was originally established with the mission of serving the Caribbean and West Indian communities. Over time, our vision has evolved, and we are now dedicated to extending our support to a broader range of minority communities. At Mega3 Firm, we offer invaluable advice and strategic support across a spectrum of specialties. We take pride in sharing our expertise in technology, business and career consulting with individuals, as well as small and medium-sized business owners in the West Indian, Caribbean, and diverse immigrant communities. We are committed to making a positive impact and contributing to the growth and success of these vibrant and dynamic communities.
Upon our founder's arrival to America from Jamaica, Thalia first settled in South Florida before moving to New England. South Florida has always had a spot in her heart as it shares many similarities to her homeland, being heavily Caribbean influenced. During a heartfelt conversation with a mentor about facing harassment, racism and retaliation from a previous employer, it was suggested that she leverage her experience to advise businesses in Florida. She didn't understand the magnitude of clients that would benefit greatly from her expertise prior to even establishing her LLC. Thalia would be approached often in public while being a consumer at small business fairs and out at local restaurants by people asking for business advice. Her natural entrepreneurial ways, which she credits to her parents and an academic background in social and cultural studies, were itching to be intermixed. This fusion has given birth to what is now known as Mega3 Firm, where we genuinely embody the motto, "Providing personal and patient expertise from people like you."
A marketing agency powered by imagination and supported by strategy
Cara Hutchins MBA'93
Founder & CEO
Communications, Ink is a certified woman-owned, marketing company that believes powerful marketing relies upon creative ideas grounded in a strategic approach. We are an innovative, problem-solving marketing partner with a startup mindset who does whatever it takes to translate your goals into creative designs that have impact and value. Our client collaborations are grounded in curiosity and trust, an investment in understanding your business and a shared commitment to your organization’s success.
As a mission-driven company, we have a singular focus on championing great marketing solutions and ideas ground in curiosity and innovation so our clients can achieve success by seeing possibility where they didn't before. Here’s a hint: it’s about being truthful and original.
Providing the Right Capital. For the Right Use. At the Right Time
A venture builder that stands at the nexus of startups, innovation, and sustainability
Satish Kumar MBA'05
Founder & CEO
Simsy Ventures is a venture builder, an institutional co-founder, and a partner for entrepreneurs (co-founders), investors, corporations, and the global startup ecosystem. We forge partnerships to collaborate and co-create fast-growing sustainable startups that become purpose-driven impactful companies – from idea generation, market validation, sustainability mapping, product-market fit, traction & unit economics, growth hacking, and launching new ventures to providing ongoing support. Our shared mission is to enable sustainable startups with a sustainability mindset to have a net positive impact on profits, people & the planet earth.
Problem: 90% of the startups/innovation fail. | Solution: Studio: Building new startups & ventures to increase the success rate, scale, and impact.
Wedding planning, event planning, event day of coordination.
Alexa Theoharides '14
Owner
Wedding planning, event planning, event day of coordination.
Cape Cod Wedding Planning plans & coordinates events of all sizes and styles. Some events include weddings, private dinners, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, engagement parties, baby showers, bridal showers, gender reveals, proposal set ups, bach parties, picnics, reunions, balls, fundraisers, cocktail parties, corporate events, and more. We serve Cape Cod, MA, and beyond. We will travel globally.
Unique handcrafted one-of-a-kind jewelry using shells and 23.75k gold leaf
Lauren Sposito Truono '98
Owner and Operator
I take shells that I have collected on my various adventures and make various jewelry designs using 23.75k gold leaf. The pieces are unique, beach, chic. I made them to be durable and water resistant for all active lifestyles. The versatile design allows for the piece to be worn as a wrap bracelet or necklace. I have a classic all gold design as well as other locations and symbols. I also use my creativity to do custom special-order designs.
I combined many of my loves: the beach, islands, travel, art and shells…and came up with a business that included all of those things.
A purpose-driven brand on a mission to make waves for marine life causes
Patrick Clarke '09
Founder
Founded in 2015 on the shores of Cape Cod, Cape Clasp began as a humble project after Babson. Initially, we were hiding bracelets shaped like Cape Cod in geocaches, sharing the locations on social media and encouraging people to explore our favorite places. We started receiving inquiries to buy the bracelets, which nudged us to create a website and build a non-profit partnership model with the CC National Seashore. Since then, we've evolved into a purpose-driven brand with the mission to #makewaves for marine life causes. Over the years, our offering has expanded to include three distinct lines: Cape Clasp, Tikós, and the Tides Program. Tikós, launched in 2016, features 100% recycled ocean plastic bracelets and sunglasses, offering a daily reminder to be mindful of your plastic use. This line has led to collaborations with organizations like the National Park Foundation and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. In 2020, we introduced the Tides Program, offering limited edition apparel that captures the spirit of the ocean in everything from hand tie-dyed tees to pop-culture-inspired collections. 15% of our profits flow directly to our growing list of marine life non-profit partners, summing up to over $200,000 in donations. You've been instrumental in this success—your shared passion keeps us anchored to our mission and inspires every new collection, collaboration, and charitable contribution we make.
What inspired me to create Cape Clasp was a profound love for Cape Cod's unique natural beauty and a desire to see it preserved for future generations. After attending Babson, I returned to the Cape and began hiding bracelets shaped like Cape Cod in geocaches. The idea was simple: encourage people to explore, appreciate, and ultimately protect this special place. The overwhelming response to those bracelets showed me there was an opportunity to create a venture that combined entrepreneurship with purpose. We started Cape Clasp with a commitment to #makewaves for marine life causes, partnering with local nonprofits like the Cape Cod National Seashore. The venture has since evolved, but that initial inspiration—our love for the ocean and the life it supports—continues to guide everything we do.
A boutique residential real estate firm focusing on Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Rachel Foy MBA'01
Owner
Hillman Homes is a boutique real estate firm helping buyers, sellers, investors and renters with their residential real estate transactions. Licensed in MA and NH.
Your days starts and ends at home. I love working with people to find that special place! After buying my first home at 23, I have always had an interest in real estate both for everyday living and for investment/wealth purposes.
A digital marketing agency specializing in cutting-edge SEO, CRO and video strategies
Matt Evans '99
Co-Founder, Head of SEO and Content
Well Met Group is a digital marketing agency that helps our clients grow their business through search engine optimization (SEO), conversion rate optimization (CRO) and video production. We provide support to digital and marketing agencies and B2C clients by providing top of the industry data driven strategic planning, high end execution, and proven measured results that demonstrate meaningful growth for our customers' businesses.
We've all worked to deliver value for Fortune 100 companies as well as small startups and we were convinced we can apply that expertise across organizations to deliver high quality digital results for fast growing brands.
A platform that enables trade contractors to size, design, and quote complex high tech heat pump/mini-split residential systems
Anthony Belden MBA'07
President and CTO
Marbl is a software company that focuses on enabling contractors to become high tech experts, providing energy-efficient solutions to homeowners. The company's motto: "Provide a profitable quote in the home on the first visit." We focus on electrification rather than fossil-fuel based solutions. We have relationships with manufacturers, distributors and installers all over the country and are looking to be involved in the upcoming national transformation of the country to electrification. We currently have a strong customer base in the northeast and are focused on a national rollout of our software.
It all started with a focus on selling complex mini-split (also called heat pump) systems in the home. The average HVAC contractor sells boilers, furnaces, or large whole-home condensers. Heat pumps are different: A system entails a custom solution for every room to provide efficient solutions while maintaining comfort where and when its needed. Our solution (patent pending) is used by tradespeople who wish to save themselves time by providing homeowners with properly designed systems, while providing them with a price in the home within an hour.
Provides financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs, and solutions
Robert O’Neill MBA'99
President
Wealth creation is not an event but a journey that requires a vision. Success provides lots of opportunities, but also results in unique challenges. Whether transferring wealth to the next generation or to your charitable pursuits, purposeful planning will help you achieve your goals. Business ownership and personal wealth are intertwined, and we can help formulate a plan that integrates your goals for your business, yourself and family. We use Trusts to make sure your hard-earned success is preserved, protected and transferred as you intend.
I wanted to bring institutional money management to Main Street for Christian clients. Using money not as a goal but as a tool to incorporate generosity and joy to the families we serve.
You deserve a job you love. We’ll help you find it.
Jeremy Hill '04, MBA'20
Founder and CEO
We are passionate about helping people develop skills for a sustainable career. By focusing on actionable steps that include networking, interview practice, and personal branding, you can work with us to grow your career into a job you love (or find a new one) and build a professional identity you can be proud of. Jeremy is a two-time Babson College alum and has nearly 20 years of coaching and training experience. He has helped hundreds of individuals with career management topics that include job searches, leadership skills, negotiation, executive presence, and how to grow and nurture a professional network.
A few years ago, I lost my job four times in five years – mostly being laid off after a shift in company ownership. Each time, the uncertainty of a job search left me stressing about finding a home for my career. It was humiliating, and I felt like a failure. That experience not only taught me how to get GOOD at finding a new job, but it also made me very PASSIONATE about helping others do the same. I started this company to help people take control of their professional identity.
Provider of tax and business services to the small business owners
Samuel Grozalsky MBA'74
President
Let us take care of the tax and other business requirements; You spend your time doing what you love.
After years in large corporate environment, it was time to establish a business that fit my outlook.
Business insurance and employee benefit broker/consultant
William Bald C'97
President
Insurance broker/consultant practicing nationwide specializing in business insurance, employee benefits, and high net worth personal insurance.
I was inspired by the opportunity to grow a 160-year-old insurance brokerage with an established brand while expanding our geographical marketplace and product portfolio to meet the emerging needs of today’s businesses.
Integrating LLMs into anything, for both startups and small businesses
Andrew Piispanen '18
Founder and Lead Consultant
Our goal is to build out the best AI-driven software that you can get quickly and efficiently. Our works include OpenAI API implementation, advanced machine learning, webapp mockups, data design and wireframe development. Our specialty includes contextual AI – that is, giving interpretive large-language models (e.g. GPT & PaLM) a brain for your business by understanding intents, entities, and giving these models better access to database querying. If you have an AI chatbot that doesn’t know anything about your company, then we can help. We work with image, vocal and textual processing, and can work through a variety of different mediums.
There was demand for this help in the startup world, and I jumped on it. Now we work with many new and amazing clients from all over the country!
A multimedia company, consisting of production, publishing, and artist management
Aliya Bloom MBA'22
Co-founder
FLYNCH Entertainment currently runs a NYC based arts Magazine (FLYNCH Magazine), that broadcasts, fashion, music, writing, and visual arts of up-and-coming creatives from all over. We host adjacent events to each monthly release of the magazine which is a time to bring the magazine to life. The musicians featured in the magazine perform, we display the art of the featured artists throughout the venue, and it is also a time for artists to sell their work.
It started with my co-founder, Erynn, who is a published author... She wanted to find a production house that would be able to publish her book and streamline it to a movie, all under the same owner, as well as hold creative control through the whole process. This was inexistent, so we thought to make this ourselves. Also, there is so much creative talent that goes unseen, and we would like to be a platform that connects creatives and provides opportunity to uplift artists that may need help at the earlier stages of starting a career.
Custom tie-dye apparel and accessories, embroidery, screen printing, and events
David Merowitz MBA'11
Managing Member
Founder Lindsay Merowitz has always been creative and fascinated with tie dye. After she posted photos on social media of children's pajamas she had made for her two kids, Ava and Zachary, Lindsay received requests from friends for pajamas for their children, and Tyed with Love was born. The product mix expanded into other interesting creations, and the business took off nationally when Lindsay posted photos about altering her Peloton Century shirt (a Peloton reward after 100 rides/runs). To date, TWL has refreshed over 2500 Century shirts! With this success, Lindsay's husband David Merowitz MBA'11 invested in the business in 2019. TWL's products are sold on its website and social media pages, in pop-up retail locations in Wellesley and Needham, and wholesale or B2B for custom swag. TWL is a mobile business and can customize a DIY experience for any environment. The company supports many non-profits and events.
Since their days as campers, Lindsay and David have always enjoyed tie dye! Lindsay made her first tie dye shirt at Camp Vega in Maine, and David made his first tie dye creation at Sharon Country Day Camp in Massachusetts. During the Covid pandemic, they created many custom remote employee events for such companies as Kohl's, Old Spice, Sorel, and Fulcrum Therapeutics! We would send out custom kits and jump on Zoom calls creating a fun team-building event. The company began to grow through word of mouth and customers wearing the clothes. After seeing how many adults and children were enjoying the experience and posting about it, we decided to build a website and launch our first pop-up location at Linden Square in Wellesley all on the same day. Lindsay, David, and the Tyed With Love team are ready to customize any swag or event needs; book them for birthday parties, corporate events, and more!
Offers fully customized in-home cooking, private events, and cooking classes
Alicia Charolle '02
Executive Chef and Owner
At Copper and Thyme, we value traditions with food and family and cherish the priceless connections and memories that are created at the table. We know you do too. But we know finding the time and energy can be hard. That’s why we help curate your own epicurean lifestyle, without all the work.
I left the financial services world in 2019 and attended culinary school in 2020. I knew I didn't want to be in the restaurant world but still wanted a way to share my food with clients. I discovered the world of personal cheffing and have been able to provide my clients with the specific types of meals and experiences they enjoy the most.
Expert video producers, photographers, and storytellers
Michelangelo Corkrum '15
Co-Founder and Creative Director
We tell stories that leave an impact on your audience. Our team of expert video producers, photographers, and storytellers create content that speaks on a human level. We've completed productions across the United States and internationally. Our crew size can scale accordingly depending on the type of production and end product our clients seek.
The desire to create a something lasting for myself and future generations that we could be proud of. I have a passion for creating something out of nothing but ideas; seeing the final product after weeks or months of work with a client doesn't cease to fill me with pride and fulfillment.
A social enterprise with the mission to end period poverty sustainably
Ceylan Rowe MBA'22
Founder
Fihri is a social enterprise with the mission to end period poverty sustainably. We do this in 3 ways: Period Palooza is an engaging initiative that brings together student groups, businesses, and organizations to raise funds directly on our website, contributing $10 for each kit made. This exciting team bonding experience focuses on creating sustainable period kits comprising reusable pouches, eco-friendly pads, tampons, and panty liners. We have successfully assembled 800 kits, benefitting schools in Massachusetts as well as earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria, and communities in Kenya and Nigeria. Fihri's Student Sponsorship Program presents an opportunity for individuals to make a meaningful impact by personally supporting a student in need with a monthly $15 sponsorship. We recognize and respect that menstruation is a unique experience for each individual, which is why we offer a range of choices. Once a sponsor submits their $15, we collaborate with dedicated school nurses in areas with the greatest need to identify a deserving student. Based on the student's preferences, we carefully assemble and mail sustainable period products tailored to their specific needs. To uplift their spirits, we also include PMS candy and an inspiring note, reminding them that they are not alone. In Fihri's One for One Program, we believe in the power of giving back. For every product purchased by an individual, we commit to donating a pad and tampon to a menstruator in need.
When my daughter began her menstrual journey, I wanted her to have sustainable access to period products. However, I soon realized that there were girls her age right here in Massachusetts who were struggling to afford these necessities. Shockingly, I discovered that 8th graders were teaching 6th graders how to use toilet paper as makeshift period pads. Motivated by this injustice, I developed the concept during my International Business class and subsequently applied to the WinLab. After being accepted, I successfully launched Fihri to ensure that my daughter and her peers had sustainable access to period products.
An integrative medicine and sustainable wellness lifestyle brand
Belinda Ephraim M'11
Founder and CEO
KokoBerna is a portmanteau that implies "mother's daughter – brave one.” It is a journey of evidence-based health and well-being that transcends the sands of time. An integrative medicine and sustainable wellness lifestyle brand that combines ancient traditional botanical medicine with modern science to create by hand, the world's most exquisite, most therapeutic range of highly potent and sanctified spa treatments that channel the primordial power of Mother Earth. We offer a primary care club membership that integrates nutrition, wellness, and functional medicine, using a hospitality-forward approach, to improve quality of healing and holistically promote a deeper connection with body + mind + heart + spirit™. With each purchase, we pledge 5% of sales to select charity partners. Experience the soul, substance, and sacred wisdom passed down 14 generations.
A health crisis inspired me to create KokoBerna.
Personalized wellness services, classes, and retreats on Nantucket
Brandon Jellison MBA'19
Owner
Lavender Farm Wellness makes the world a better place by supporting the Nantucket community and its outsized influence in the world to discover and maintain a healthy lifestyle through evidence-based therapeutic services and products to optimize their health. We inspire others to attend to their own health and wellness by attending to our own health, continuously learning about the field of wellness and by treating others as we would like to be treated. We support people optimizing their health through evidence-based therapeutic services such as: massage therapy, specialized bodywork modalities, functional medicine, along with premium supplements and wellness products.
I believe I can have the greatest impact on the global influencers who enjoy coming to Nantucket by helping them perform at their peak through evidence based recovery techniques.
A space-saving, portable, and adaptable cable training machines for rehab or the home gym
Isaac Lewis MS'19
Co-founder
Founded in 2019, ANCORE’s ascent in the fitness industry has been meteoric, garnering acclaim from industry leaders like New York Yankees Performance Director Eric Cressey and BioSteel co-founder Matt Nichol as well as winning Men’s Health “Best Portable Cable Machine” award as part of their 2022 Home Gym Awards. The company designs, engineers, and assembles its products in the USA at its headquarters in Salem, MA. ANCORE supports the training of teams and organizations across the four major professional North American sports leagues (NHL, MLB, NFL, and NBA), as well as the UFC and PGA champions.
The co-founders both experienced major athletic injuries and subsequent surgeries which allowed us to understand a problem with training equipment. Through our own personal experiences building back strength during physical rehab, we found cable machines to be incredibly valuable. However, we noticed a disconnect between one of the most valuable pieces of equipment – the cable machine – and its accessibility. Cable machines are large, cumbersome, and expensive pieces of equipment. We believed that by making the most valuable pieces of equipment more accessible in form factor and cost, we could enable more people to train without limits.
Craft brewery and taproom
Ian Chester MBA'12
Owner
Portico Brewing Company was founded in 2012 by three Babson MBAs. The company acted as contract brewery for more than 10 years. In 2023, the company opened it's first brick and mortar brewery and taproom in Somerville, MA.
Love for all things beer and bringing joy to the masses.
A social enterprise providing overlooked Black youth access to career opportunities in financial services & advisory
Curtis Johnson '23
Co-founder and Treasurer
Wall Street Connection is dedicated to building generational community wealth through increasing overlooked Black youth’s access to financial services and advisory careers. We believe the generational community wealth gap continues to exist partly due to the severe underrepresentation of Black professionals in positions that directly facilitate the community's critical wealth building activities. As a 501(c)3 social enterprise, our mission is to equip overlooked Black youth with the knowledge and tools needed to understand the societal role of financial services & advisory institutions and to make informed decisions about pursuing such careers. By building a stronger pipeline of Black financial services & advisory professionals, we move closer to a world where the Black community has the opportunity to work with bankers, loan officers, investment professionals, and other financial services & advisory representatives who understand the nuances of their cultures and their unique needs.
Without equipping youth with the proper knowledge and resources, the industry will continue to maintain underweight representation of Black Americans and widen the already large wealth gap.
Your one-stop solution for all your luxury lighting needs
Manish Raichandani MBA'13
Director
Vantra is one of the India’s largest decorative lighting brands. Over the years, it has established itself as one of the finest manufacturers and retailers of decorative lights, designer ceiling fans, and home decor. Now they flaunt an effervescent and sublime range of architectural lights too. Vantra is here to bridge the gap between you and your dream home, and they will stay by your side at every stage of designing the lighting layout of your space.
We have been in the business of selling electrical goods for four decades. Mukesh Electric Center is the main business from where we started our journey. Then we started Green Surfer, which deals in commercial lighting such as panel lights, bulbs, street lighting, elevation lights, etc. It was only fitting to start Vantra Lighting, which specializes in decorative and architectural lighting.
Effective and safe solutions for skin and hair without synthetic chemicals or products
Jagriti Choudhary MBA'13
Founder
Skinyoga is a company that offers skin and hair programs, which solely use natural home ingredients, and promotes product-free skincare. Skinyoga's mission is to provide customers with effective and safe solutions for their skin and hair needs without relying on synthetic chemicals or products. Their programs include a range of natural remedies that aim to nourish, cleanse, and rejuvenate the skin and hair.
I grew and lived most of my childhood and teenage years on a farm. Later when I lived across other contintinents, I realized the world needs simpler and effective natural lifestyle. Skinyoga was founded in 2013 right after I got back after completing my MBA from Babson College. It was at Babson that I decided to turn my passion in natural skincare into a business.
Professional organizing services for homes for small businesses
Megan McGovern '05
Founder and Lead Organizer
SORT provides home organization services. We take a hands on approach to organizing problem areas with the goals of creating function, establishing order, and increasing productivity. The process includes sorting, decluttering, space planning, and labeling. Our projects include pantry's, mudrooms, kitchens, kids toy rooms/bedrooms, office space, attics, basements, garages, as well as moving, packing, and staging.
Covid! During the pandemic our homes became our everything. Clutter and disorganization cause major stress and lack of productivity. I wanted to help people achieve a sense of calm when they are in their homes.
Strategic marketing consulting services and business development
Natasha Koprivica MBA'97
Founder and CEO
Fibonacci Capital Advisors LLC provides strategic marketing consulting services and business development for alternative asset managers. Fundraising activities are conducted through affiliation with Prophor Securities LLC, broker-dealer based in New York.
I have been inspired by inferences in the asset management industry.
A behavioral health provider of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) to children and adults affected by autism
Dina Kassis Gray '98
Founder and CEO
A behavioral health provider of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) to children and adults affected by autism
As a mother of three, I know the milestones and markers that children reach as they grow and develop. When my youngest child, daughter Emilia, did not seem to be successful at achieving those markers as an infant, I started a search for answers that led to a diagnosis of autism. The diagnosis would set me on a 10-year path of discovery, and in my drive to help Emilia and others with autism acquire more life skills, I launched my own company , with the mission to support families, hand in hand, as they navigate through their own autism journeys.
Small batch personal care products made from clean ingredients and sustainable packaging
Martha Abilene Rios Wells '14
Senior Solutions Engineer
Formerly known as Havenside Bath + Body, Abilene is a woman-owned business based out of Austin, Texas. What first started as a hobby making handmade soap in 2018 has now transitioned into other personal care products. Abilene is committed to providing products made in small batches with clean ingredients and sustainable packaging to ensure the highest quality.
Abilene started in 2018 when my family made a commitment to transition to a natural, sustainable lifestyle to reduce waste. Fun fact: did you now there is a drastic difference in the quality of the ingredients used in natural products versus the harsh chemicals and toxins typically found in commercial bath products??? Don't believe me, go check the labels in the products in your bathroom. I became passionate in learning about the industry and suddenly a new hobby was born! I read books, took classes with professionals + watched millions of hours of videos to understand the science and benefits behind each ingredients. This hobby eventually turned into a business as my drive to share my knowledge grew more and more.
Vintage clothing/object store, brand, and design/creative consultancy
Bijan Shahvali G'12
Vintage Dealer and Creative Consultant
Originally conceived as a online vintage concept, Intramural has evolved into a hybrid of vintage dealer, brand, and creative consultancy. Intramural has been a creative resource and partner to leading brands across fashion, film, music and beyond including A24 Films, Madewell, Harry's, and Drake's.
An interest in exploring the relationship between nostalgia and one's personal style and sourcing timeless relics of culture and inspiration for emerging trends.
Science-backed sports nutrition assessment & coaching for female athletes seeking to improve performance
Nancy Gomes '93
Certified Sports Nutritionist, Founder and Owner
Science-backed sports nutrition assessment & coaching for female athletes seeking to improve performance
As a female athlete, I was unaware that most nutrition and training protocols are based on research on men, yet women's physiology is different than men! The more I learned, the more I wish I knew when I was just starting out in sport and eventually training hard for Ironman races so I am inspired to share what I've learned (and continue to learn) with female athletes seeking to improve performance and overall wellness.
Empowering companies big and small to build sustainable growth programs
Karthik Raju MBA'17
Co-Founder, CEO
Raveen Anand MBA'17
Co-Founder, COO
Digital Advantage helps businesses with growth marketing and strategy. We follow an integrated approach that relies on precise analytical thinking and thoughtful design to create delightful experiences for customers across various channels.
To help every individual in the world realize the power of digital to grow businesses.
Growing the highest quality chia seeds, beans, sugar, and specialties while preserving farmland for future generations
Carlos Rodriguez Laconi MBA'17
Managing Partner
We are a farming and exporting company of natural products. Currently we grow more than 4,000 acres of specialties in Argentina. Our families have been in agriculture for four generations, operating Urundel farm since the 1930s. Urundel is the largest farm in Northwest Argentina with more than 100,000 acres of native rainforest in the Tucumano-Oranense Jungle. We want to preserve the jungle for future generations while employing the local community. We are suppliers of top ingredients companies in Europe and the US. All of our facilities are organic (UE and NOP), Kosher, Halal, HACCP certified.
Being an entrepreneur with a purpose of preserving the yungas (andean jungle)
Bed straps designed to prevent your mattress topper and fitted sheets from shifting
Cesar Lanuza '22
Co-Founder
Alejandro Cohen '22, Jonathan Bensadon '22 '22
Co-Founders
We are a Babson college alumni brand that wants to help other students sleep better. Our Bedly straps are designed to fit around all mattress toppers in a college dorm bed to prevent your fitted sheet and mattress topper from sliding off.
Our inspiration came during our time at Babson college, when one night our friend fell off his bed and bruised a rib due to his mattress topper sliding off. After the incident, we found that many college students have this problem of keeping their mattress topper and fitted sheets in place. To help our friend, and all other students out there, we decided to create Bedly Comfort Products, a unique strap design to secure your mattress topper and fitted sheets in place while you sleep comfortably.
Full spectrum of organic and sustainable landscape services
Donald Alexander Gourley MBA'14
President and Owner
Boston Tree Preservation employs professional arborists and soil technicians who have a dedication to the Green Industry and an appreciation for the environment. Based in Woburn, MA, Boston Tree Preservation services the greater Boston area. Cape Tree Preservation is a “branch” of our company, located in Sandwich, MA and serving all of Cape Cod. We use certified organic, OMRI certified (Organic Materials Research Institute) or NOFA-allowed (Northeast Organic Farming Association) products in all of our services. We also create many of our botanical, biological and nutrition-based products in house, ensuring our products meet our standards and produce the results we expect. We make every effort to perform all services in a timely manner.
Professor Mulvaney's Class on Buying a Small Business inspired me to search and acquire one great small business to grow for the long term.
Hemp cooperative
Matt Wendorf '04
Owner/Farmer
Windy Village Wellness is a hemp-derived self-care brand founded in Sherborn, MA. Our products offer plant-based alternatives to common anti-inflamatory, sleep, anxiety and attention issues. Windy Village products are currently carried across Massachusetts’ cannabis dispensaries and by regional spa and massage practitioners.
EIizabeth and I started Windy Village to build a cooperative, sustainable farming model and bring high-dose cannabinoid products to greater New England communities.
Delivering strategy, ecommerce, digital marketing, analytics, development, design, digital ops, SEO, and growing
Dayna Hess '00
COO
We believe in a data-driven, constantly iterative, going to fail often and fast, dirty-fingernails approach that has proven results. And our client success speaks for itself: We’re rated the #1 partner they’ve ever had by every partner we’ve ever had. But strap in, should we partner, we partner for life.
So we hate agencies. And guessing you do too. 15 second story: Our Founders came from companies who worked with an insane amount of agencies. Both hated every minute of it. The overpromising. The under delivering. The overcharging. 0 for 3. Queue CornerStory - Your digital growth partner.
A Black, Asian, Queer, Women, and Non-Binary owned Diversity, Equity and Inclusion advisory company
Milka Milliance MBA'09
Co-Founder, Partner
We believe in order for DEI work to be truly transformative, structural systemic work must be paired with a shift in mindsets and change in behaviors at all levels of an organization. Culture change moves at the pace of trust and building bridges for greater connection starts with an awareness and recognition of both our differences as well as what unites us. By taking a human-centric, holistic approach, we can pinpoint specific shifts needed across the self, each team, and the broader organization – all in favor of a more just and equitable workplace for all.
Different was co-founded by three DEI practitioners and experts in the industry after several years of working at a number of highly-recognized organizations delivering process-driven, rather than human-centered methods of diversity, equity, and inclusion work. Disenchanted with the serious limitations that we were facing time and time again with the dozens of companies and high-growth startups we worked with, we knew that trying to help teams heal broken relationships, create and implement strategic initiatives, and provide learning and development workshops to develop awareness of one’s biases and lived experiences was only getting so far in the organization’s journey to cultivate a safe, healthy, and innovative work environment. We were only scratching the surface of deep social issues that were left unchecked for years that manifested into toxic workplace cultures where people felt unseen and under-valued. We knew there had to be a different way for real change to happen for those who desired a better, bolder, more sustainable workplace culture.
Tailor-made software development company for all types of industries as well as many types of technology such as mobile, web app and Blockchain
Mario Lega Barco MBA'22
Owner
We are an innovative nearshore software development company Dedicated to be the best tech partners for our clients. We have been in the market for six years creating all types of technological tools in all types of industries. We have built solutions in markets such as transportation, sports, real estate, dating, tourism and construction. We are located in Bogotá, Colombia and Miami, Florida where we can provide a complete Nearshore experiences for our international clients' needs.
I have always been interested in creating and improving businesses with technology so it led me to create a tailor made software development company to become the perfect tech partner for all types of entrepreneur.
CFO and Controller services for small, privately held organizations
Dave Lawson MBA'00
Founder
Specializing in Finance, Accounting and Operations for small, privately held companies, Noon Hill CFO, LLC provides CFO and Controller services on a fractional, interim and outsourced basis. A fractional, or part-time, CFO or Controller is often a cost-effective solution for businesses that need financial leadership and expertise without the commitment of a full-time hire.
I really enjoy assisting CEOs and owners take their company to the next level of success.
Spice rub and seasonings company specializing in unique fusion blends
Matt Chatham MBA'11
Owner
Rub Smoke Love is a spice rub & seasonings company specializing in unique fusion blends, like Beef Cake and Gold Bark, to help home cooks achieve professional results. We currently sell through both e-commerce and wholesale channels.
I've been a smoked food enthusiast, food entrepreneur and home chef entertaining for friends and family for the better part of two decades. Rub Smoke Love is my new passion, to share these elite blends I've honed over the years to now help those who similarly crave consistently great–not good–results.
DTC pre-loved fashion start-up
Cecilia Hermawan MBA'22
Founder
Vico Style is a Boston-based DTC company focusing on versatility and size inclusivity. Our mission is to help Americans be sustainably bougie on a budget. We just opened up for first storefront in Kendall Square, Cambridge.
Vico Style came out of my own pain point when I was pursuing my MBA at Babson. As a single parent, I had to fund my education while meeting other financial obligations, I had to be mindful with my expenses. After having a long standing career in the apparel and footwear industry, I decided to launch my own venture while I was pursuing my MBA.
Venture and Growth fund portfolios
Ted Clark MBA'94
Co-Founder
Jon Terbell MBA '17
Co-Founder
Founded in 2019 by Ted Clark MBA '94 and Jon Terbell MBA '17, FourBridge creates portfolios of top U.S. venture capital and growth funds. Ted co-founded the Babson Private Equity Committee in 2010 and chaired the committee into 2020. John joined the committee as a student and then, upon graduation, became the full-time manager of the Babson College Endowment. The performance of the Babson portfolio has been exceptional and has driven outstanding performance for over 10 years. We are building a specialized firm to invest in only the funds where we have high conviction, so that our investors have exposure to some of the most exciting and impactful technology companies to be created over the next 10-20 years.
We realized that the impact on the Babson Community was and will continue to be tremendous as a result of the portfolio that was created. We are excited to impact families and other organizations like Babson so that they can grow the impact of their asset base.
Full-service staffing, recruiting and consulting company
Jillian Vaillancourt '10
Founder/Managing Partner
VCourt Recruitment Partners is a full-service staffing, recruiting and consulting company that can help your organization with a permanent search, contract and contract-to-hire staffing, recruiter training, talent acquisition consulting, and career coaching.
After a decade in staffing, I was inspired to open a woman owned and led recruitment company where we measure our success based on the relationships with our candidates and clients. Our company is built on partnership, talent, transparency and results.
AI-powered ecommerce growth platform
Akhil Suresh Nair MBA'18
CEO
Xena is an AI-powered ecommerce growth platform that uses data intelligence to both automate & optimize ecommerce growth on Amazon & Walmart. We are a MassChallenge alum building cutting edge ad-tech platform for ecommerce sellers. We work with multiple Babson brands and hope to support the community through our technology.
My time at Babson was dedicated to understand the real pain points of early brands and small businesses. Using my knowledge of ecommerce and real world issues of scaling early brands, I set out to build a truly unique and revolutionary platform that is easy to use and powerful in a bid to help support the fantastic entrepreneurial community at Babson.
Family-owned farm offering fresh produce and an elegant and luxurious farm-stay
Prasant Tangirala MBA'06
Owner
Ashram Farms is a family-owned farm that offers an elegant and luxurious farm-stay, provides fresh produce, flowers and decorative plants, and hosts events. We wish to create a healthy, productive and meaningful lifestyle for our family and for the communities in Central NJ through farming, providing healthy food, education and mindfulness. The farm is owned and run by the wife and husband team of Phani and Prasant, and ably supported by their children, Tanvi and Ishaan. Olive the family beagle, is the mascot and the resident guard-dog against deer and rabbit.
We launched Ashram Farms to: Promote a healthy lifestyle that encourages a diet of fresh produce Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where all customers get a unique experience Build a creative lifestyle that blends nostalgia with a new-age style and presentation Educate and improving our community by introducing progressive cultural values Enable an organization based on honesty, trust and integrity towards its customers and employees.
Full service landscaping company
Geoff Guilfoyle '98
Owner
High end landscaping and property management, specializing in lawn care, landscape maintenance, landscape design and construction, irrigation, and tree care. We serve all of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
The need of services for 2nd homeowners on Cape Cod so they could enjoy their vacation homes without working.
Digital Marketing Agency
Daniel Sarao MBA'15
Owner & Lead Consultant
Macaw Digital Marketing is a digital marketing agency. We specialize in expert SEO, content marketing and web design services, but we offer a full range of digital marketing services, including web design and development, search engine optimization (SEO), local SEO, content marketing, real estate marketing services, pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, social media marketing, email marketing, and more. We custom tailor our marketing services to meet your specific needs and accomplish your specific goals. Contact us for a free 30-minute consultation and customized proposal.
I was driven by a passion for marketing, building meaningful relationships and helping businesses grow.
Business Operating System
Vince Bakshani '96
Professional EOS Implementer
EOS Worldwide is a global organization comprised of successful entrepreneurs from a variety of business backgrounds implementing a proven system and set of tools called EOS®, the Entrepreneurial Operating System®, to strengthen and develop leadership teams of small to medium size companies.
My passion for entrepreneurial pursuits began where most do: at home. From a young age, I felt the vulnerability and triumph of owning and running a company. As a student, my professional goal was to take on the family business. I immersed myself in this vocation, building the necessary muscles, experiences, and skills. But then my family business went out of business and I had to reevaluate my future. Today, implementing EOS is my way of doing for you what I wish someone would’ve done for my family business—providing the guidance, encouragement, and resources to optimize the business and enjoy life as an entrepreneur.
Tasty, simple, and soulful Indian vegetarian cuisines
Sumithra Sen MBA'10
CEO
Rusingo was born out of the journey of a mother-daughter duo from Chennai, bringing you tasty, simple and soulful Indian vegetarian cuisines. All our products are made from natural ingredients. There are no artificial preservatives or additives as we commit to bringing you food as good as homemade. Our products are prepared in our own kitchens from scratch to finish. We commit to choosing fresh ingredients, blending our own spices while obsessing over hygiene and quality all through the process. Our kitchens are quality certified to prepare food for global consumers all around the world. With Rusingo, you can savor the rich flavors Indian vegetarian cuisine has to offer without compromising on health, authenticity and taste.
My love for Indian vegetarian food and sharing family owned ethnic recipes. I also was inspired to help Improve the quality of lives for women and to remember my mom.
Stretch braided belts for the modern man
Tali Kadoch '19
Co-Founder
LAEZ belts are the most comfortable stretch braided belts for men. After launching a successful brand in Colombia and Mexico, LAEZ is has expanded into the United States. Our belts are handmade in Colombia. They come in over 30 different colors, allowing you to pick and choose your favorite designs to step up your outfit and add some color to your days.
After buying some braided belts and understanding their concept and design, we realized that the vast majority of these belts are made in China- with PU leather and poor-quality materials. We decided to manufacture our own braided belts in Colombia and it quickly became Colombia's men favorite accessory (you can see it in the streets!).We have become obsessed with these belts, to the point where we have redesigned every aspect of them. We wanted our clients to feel special and comfortable. We wanted to launch a product that was simple but complemented the style in an extraordinary way.
Cultural Picnic Experience
Arwa Jivanjee '14
Co-Founder
We’re two sisters from Pakistan who bond over our love for chai (tea); a sort-of daily ritual that we carried over when we moved to Boston. Chai to us is more than just a cup of tea—it’s a time to unwind with a loved one(s). "Chai in the Park" is a joyful, cultural experience in picnic form, located in Boston public parks!
Our Pakistani cultural heritage
"Better For You" Dark Chocolate Bites
Joanna Benadrete '17
CEO & Founder
Days Off Bites is a *better for you,* elevated dark chocolate that tastes naughty, but acts nice. Days Off Bites are made with superfood ingredients you know and trust. They are gluten free, vegan, dairy free, paleo, refined sugar free, and made with 100% organic ingredients. Days Off Bites chocolate allows you to indulge your sweet tooth without the stomach ache, sugar crash, or guilt that come with mainstream chocolate--because you deserve a day off from all that stress.
Joanna Benadrete founded Days Off Bites while on a quest to discover what makes people live happier, healthier lives. Before launching her company, she was in venture capital, investing in the health and food-tech industries. She saw a problem with the way the current food, healthcare, and agricultural systems work, and she wanted to contribute to change them for the better. As an integrative health coach with a strong conviction in functional medicine, the main question she asked was, “What allows you to wake up feeling energized & ready to seize the day?” She found that food plays a big role. It scientifically affects how we feel, but advising people to “eat better” is easier said than done. She realized that it’s all about small steps. It’s the daily actions that add up. Joanna’s mission is to make the “better” option the one consumers want to choose. To help consumers take daily steps toward feeling good, mentally & physically.
SaaS company providing technology and business intelligence solutions to financial institutions
Sebastian Romero Robertti '18
CEO and Founder
BucksApp is a B2B software as a service product. We connect to Financial Institutions all over Latin America through an API to offer the following two services: (1) Add a package of new features to their existing mobile or web application. These features include expense tracking, automatic budget based on historical transactions, personalized alerts covering low balance, un-usual spending and budget excess and weekly/monthly spending reports. This allows the Financial Institution’s client to have full control over their day-to-day financial life. (2) Provide transaction based data which gives Financial Institutions insights into their clients spending habits. With this data, they can offer more tailored merchant offers, debit/prepaid/credit cards and even loans for a better return on their investment.
I am a recent bachelor’s degree graduate from Babson College. During my four-year undergraduate program there, I faced financial stress numerous times. This ranged anywhere from not knowing exactly how much I was spending and saving every month, going over my allowance unexpectedly, not understanding the important financial concepts such as a credit score and thus getting rejected on loans. More importantly, I quickly realized I was not the only one facing these issues, it was the same for my friends and classmates. In addition, I learned the daily effects monetary stress caused: limiting social life, poor diet and reduced ability to perform well academically. That is when I got motivated to help resolve this problem for people around the world.
Skincare for mama and baby
Shubhangini Prakash '07, MBA'13
CEO & Founder
Feather & Bone sells safe skincare company for mama and baby. Our products only have 3 plant-based ingredients straight from Mother Earth, and are formulated with the skin in mind. We are the first company to launch a full waterless line and the first ever face wash tablet. Our face wash tablet won best cleanser in 2017, and our brand has been featured in Forbes, Vogue, LA Times and Well+Good. Our skincare and ingredients are purposeful, potent and effective.
After having a bad reaction to a store bought face wash at aged 12, I discovered not only are skincare products ingredient packed, but there is little conversation around caring for the skin as an organ. I ran into a similar problem when pregnant with my first child. Struggling to truly find clean, minimal ingredient based products, I launched Feather & Bone.
Artisanal coffee
Karan Verma MBA'15
Co-Founder
Artisanal coffee made by grinding Guatemalan coffee beans with clay pot roasted cardamom.
I am from India and my wife from Guatemala. We decided to bring the best of both worlds together (spice and coffee) and that's how Conecto Cardamom Coffee was born. This venture lets us leave a legacy for our children.
Building visibility for mission-driven, healthy lifestyle brands
Janet Morgenstern Passani MBA'95
Founder
Jute Marketing specializes in building visibility for mission-driven consumer lifestyle brands. With a lifelong passion for healthy living, our expertise is in wellness, food, travel, design-driven ideas, and healthy, natural living. We enjoy working with international brands and startups as a marketing partner, project leader, and part-time marketing role. Tap into our expertise in growing brands, managing multiple launches, and exploring new markets.
To use the power of marketing to grow mission-driven initiatives and healthy, natural brands.
Specialty Sourced Coffee
Kevin Lucas Webb '13
Co-Founder
We open the window into a new world of coffee flavors and experiences. A world that provides you direct access to specialty single-farm coffees that we have personally sourced, roasted and delivered to your home. Who Is Coffee is about putting names and faces to - and telling the stories of - the people that are passionate about coffee, from its production to its tasting.
After working in finance for nine years, I never thought that I would be traveling the beautiful Colombian countryside in search of amazing coffee and stories... Let me rewind a bit. Earlier this year, I discovered that coffee is a fruit. This simplistic revelation sparked an obsessive curiosity. How could I not know this about the second-most traded commodity (behind crude oil) and a drink that I consumed every single day! What else did I not know? As it turns out, there was a lot that I did not know! For starters, coffee should be thought of like wine instead of like a commodity. Also, there is a massive transparency problem within the coffee world. And thus, Who Is Coffee was born. Our goal is to change the traditional coffee narrative and open a window into the lives of those that share a passion for coffee. I wrote all about the inspiration in our first blog post: https://whoiscoffee.com/blogs/from-the-coffee-world/we-may-be-crazy-but-we-have-a-mission
Professional backyard grilling brought to downtown Boston
Bradley Fredericks '82
Owner
Back Deck offers professional backyard grilling in a laid-back city setting seven days a week. Friends and family meet for charcoal-grilled favorites inspired by the food served at casual cookouts along with porch-perfect cocktails, beer and wine.
Restaurant space opportunity presented itself, already having a restaurant across the street
A boutique chocolate company, providing handmade chocolates and cakes
Ebru Ipekci '93
Owner
Butterfly Chocolate is a world-class prestigious boutique chocolate brand featuring handmade chocolate collections and pastries. The sweet treats are sold online and at four trendy cafés in Istanbul, Turkey. Influenced by global trends and seasons, Butterfly features new chocolate creations throughout the year.
Right after graduation, I started working for Chase Manhattan Bank in Istanbul. After 2 years, I realized that I didn’t enjoy working in an established company repeating similar tasks all the time. I was urged to create something from zero and grow it without any boundaries. After searching for a gap in a niche market, I noticed that there were no cookbooks published in Turkey which had pictures for recipes. So I found myself a partner who graduated from Cordon Bleu and who wanted to write a cookbook as well. After our second cookbook, we decided to create a trademark which would help sell our cookbooks and vice versa. At that point, we noticed that there were no artisanal chocolate shops in Turkey. Butterfly Chocolate was born to fill this need.
A family-owned business specializing in the production of cognac
Cyril Camus '91
Chairman and CEO
The leading family-owned cognac house, the House of CAMUS has been operating independently since 1863, upholding the same uncompromising philosophy of a family five generations strong. CAMUS produces the most aromatic cognacs, sold in most countries in the world, in almost every international airport, and on board a large number of airlines. In addition to cognac, the House of CAMUS also produces LOUDENNE Medoc wine and LAMBAY Irish Whiskey.
In 1863, the founder Jean-Baptiste Camus understood that his quest for the utmost refinement in his Cognac required the creation of a dedicated, independent House.
Premium Coconut Rum
Danielle Zighelboim '13
Co-Founder
Coconut Cartel imports premium Latin American foods and beverages via the Port of Miami. In 2013, the first smuggle of products was coconuts from El Salvador, inventing the “branded coconut” sensation. Today, Coconut Cartel supplies South Florida with fresh, branded coconuts and produces a self-titled line of premium rum, Coconut Cartel Special, available nationwide.
A key and a coconut. When we popped open a coconut and stuck a straw in it to drink real fresh coconut water we realized what we were being sold in the U.S. was not the real deal. So we stuffed our luggage with a bunch of them, brought them back to Miami and the craze caught flame! We were inspired to expand our product line into premium rum because we believe rum is a spirit that many people haven’t had the pleasure of enjoying the right way. Much like we have seen happen with tequila and whiskey, rum is the next category to “premiumize” and to offer new, exciting brands from all over the world.
Powerful, non-toxic coatings that prolong the life of your favorite belongings by protecting against the damages caused by spills and stains
David Zamarin '19
Founder & CEO
At DetraPel we know that life can get messy, and we want to help. That is why we manufacture and distribute powerful, planet-friendly, cancer-free protective coatings designed for use on all your favorite fabric and leather belongings. Using innovative nanotechnology, DetraPel liquid repellent sprays create completely harmless, invisible barriers that protect your items from damage caused by water, other liquids and even food! You could say we’re in the business of protection, which is why we stand by our slogan ""Protect What You Love"". This phrase to us means so much more than protecting the stuff you own. Unlike many of our competitors, we deliver climate conscious products, that contain no cancer-causing fluorochemicals (like PFAS) and deliver state-of-the-art packaging that contains zero harmful propellants. This way you can protect the things you love, while protecting the people, pets and planet you love too! The greatest part is that everyone can use DetraPel on just about anything. The benefits and surfaces are endless based on the technology. Whether you want to protect your white carpet from wine stains, your brand new shoes from getting dirty outside, or your car seats from accidental coffee spills, DetraPel has got you covered.
Growing up in Philadelphia with divorced immigrant parents taught me a lot of what I needed to know to get to where I am today. I grew up watching my mother hustling daily to provide me with the best possible life. I learned very early on that success meant hard work and sacrifice. So at an early age I started dabbling in different business ideas in an effort to contribute, which included selling popular headphones and watches. In high school I started a shoe cleaning business. This business ran for 4 months and we generated significant revenue. I was ecstatic. After just 4 months I was given an offer to sell. The decision was easy. I sold my first business and invested all of the money into starting DetraPel. The idea for DetraPel started from the conditioning service we were offering with my shoe cleaning business. I was using a competitor’s product, which I later found out was extremely carcinogenic, caused birth defects, dried white and ruined fabric. On top of that it was extremely expensive. By having used the toxic formulas, I exposed myself to harmful chemicals, but more importantly an industry-changing idea. I knew I wanted to create protective formulas that were safe enough to apply at home, without a mask, and in the presence of babies and puppies.
Dry, crisp, refreshing meads in fun flavors
Beth Borges MBA'10
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Bottle Washer
Mead is an alcoholic beverage made from fermenting the sugars in honey. House Bear Brewing uses raw, unfiltered honey to make dry, crisp meads, which are sold in ~130 stores across the state, as well as at their tasting room at their Newburyport meadery location.
I’ve been making mead since college. On my 30th birthday I decided to stop in to the Sunset Grill and treat myself to something different. They had mead there: $5 for 2oz and it was the worst mead I’d ever tried. I said that I could do better than that. The seed was probably planted then although I didn’t realize it. It wasn’t until I was at Babson that I started to think about this more seriously. I would brew mead when I needed to decompress. I started to think there could be a future here and started to research the market. When I tracked 5 meaderies over a 4 year data period and saw that mead was growing at 700% / year, I knew that it was on the cusp of a craft mead explosion like the craft beer explosion of the '90s. I wanted to be ready when that happened.
Outdoor furniture designed to harmoniously integrate with the environment
Philip Boulton '97
Co-Founder & CFO
An outdoor furniture company, Kannoa designs functional pieces that harmoniously integrate with the environment. Products are made from only the best raw materials to guarantee long-term durability weathering the elements.
In 2006, Venezuela was going through fundamental changes, and I knew that in order to succeed as an entrepreneur, I had to expand my horizons to the largest single market in the world: the USA. When I began looking for opportunities, I began a conversation with my best friend about what we could do together. Outdoor Furniture was beginning to be an exciting new area, poised for growth, and we set out to build an outdoor furniture company based on four pillars: Design, Functionality, Durability and Harmony. From the beginning, we had an innate sense that these concepts had to guide not only the furniture we manufactured, but the company itself. We decided to be bold about color and it has paid off tremendously.
A floral design company
Danielle Harris MBA'18
Founder
Little Blooms specializes in all things floral including vase arrangements, hand-tied bouquets, corsages/boutonnieres, floral crowns, sympathy pieces, corporate pieces, and bridal bouquets and other wedding arrangements.
I was never really big on flowers because no one really ever got any for me. One day I realized I could by myself flowers and they made me just as happy. I began messing around with arranging them but truly fell in love when I took a course for fun on flower arranging. I was inspired to start my venture because I love how flowers make me feel and I love being able to brighten up people's days with flowers.
An innovative ice cream shop utilizing locally-sourced ingredients and a modern liquid nitrogen technique
Karim El-Gamal MBA'11
Founder, Owner, Partner
Michael Kasseris MBA'11
Founder, Owner, Partner
New City Microcreamery combines classic New England farm-fresh dairy sourced from Massachusetts farms with a first-of-its-kind modern liquid nitrogen process. The end result is a cross between the creamiest classic New England ice cream and modern technique at its most indulgent.
Playfully-styled and functionally smart children's furniture
JB Schneider MBA'05
Co-Founder
Antonio Turco-Rivas MBA'05
Co-Founder
P'kolino (pee-ko-lee-no) creates an innovative line of furniture and décor for children of all ages. Products are “playful” –they have a fun and engaging style that appeals to children, and “smart” –providing superior functionality to safely support children’s developmental needs and extend the life of the product through multiple uses. Designs are modern and feature bright colors. In addition to its website, P’kolino is sold at many retail stores and on e-commerce sites.
We wanted to improve the play environment and home for toddlers, and we ended up creating an innovative line of furnishings, decor and more playfully smart solutions for the entire family.
Vacation villa rentals in Dorado, Puerto Rico
Alma Bair MBA'91
Founder & CEO
Paradise Villas & Vacations offers unparalleled, 5-Star concierge-style, 24/7 guest services for those seeking to visit one of the world’s most sought-after vacation destinations – Dorado, Puerto Rico. From luxury Beach Villa rentals, to help in planning unique excursions, special events, private dining and more, Paradise Villas & Vacations is a travel agency, trip advisor, and your expert, villa rental resource.
The inspiration to create my business sprouted from two different sources. On one hand, studying Entrepreneurship & Marketing at Babson enhanced the excitement within me to initiate and grow a business while, on the other, my passion for the island of Puerto Rico and my desire to share my love and knowledge of the island with others was, in itself, tremendous motivation. Babson prepared me for the challenges of managing a growing business – but it was the island itself which was the true inspiration! I came to Puerto Rico on vacation and fell in love with its landscapes, golden beaches, kaleidoscope of adventures and activities, warm, friendly people, and the vibrant Latino-Caribbean culture! It started with the purchase of a vacation villa for my family. Then people asked to rent the villa. Such requests increased as other villa owners asked me to handle short-term rentals for their villa ... and, without even a business plan, the enterprise grew organically because word-of-mouth spread and one villa turned into over 50! Aptly, I named the company “Paradise Villas & Vacations”. With the entrepreneurial grounding from Babson together with my newly discovered passion for hospitality and travel planning, I nurtured and developed a company culture dedicated to making sure all our guests have an amazing experience … tailor-made to how they like to enjoy their vacations. This includes “high touch”, 5-Star hospitality resulting in about 90% 5-Star reviews. Such achievements earned us “Superhost” status on Airbnb – the mark of a successful travel-related business.
A family-owned human-grade pet food company that makes “home cooked style” whole food recipes for dogs and cats
Braeden Ruud MS'16
Co-Founder & CEO
A family owned human-grade pet food company that works with world-renowned veterinarian, Dr. Karen Becker to formulate “home-cooked style” whole food recipes that are specific to each pets’ stage of life using limited ingredients. All recipes contain a single source of animal protein and there are no preservatives or fillers like grain, potato, rice, oats, barley, parsnips, corn, wheat, or soy. Every single batch we cook gets lab safety tested for pathogens to help ensure it’s safe for your pet to eat. We have a hold release program where we don’t ever ship our food unless it passes the lab safety test. For transparency, we post the results of these tests on our website for everyone to see, along with a map tracing all our ingredients to their source, and a video showing how our food gets made. Our food is shipped to your door with environmentally friendly materials –the refrigerated liners used to keep your pet’s food cold are biodegradable and our boxes are recyclable.
On March 16, 2007, there was a massive outbreak of pet food contamination and thousands of pets had gotten sick and died. As a result of this, my mom started cooking for our pets because she didn’t trust any of the pet food on the market. This inspired us to create a company that pet parents can trust through placing a strong emphasis on safety and transparency.
Home security products designed to reduce crime in neighborhoods
Jamie Siminoff '99
Chief Inventor & CEO
Ring is a home security powerhouse, manufacturing security products and services, including the popular Ring Video Doorbell. A mission driven company, Ring products –ranging from security systems, smart lighting, cameras and accessories, are designed and engineered to help reduce crime in communities.
I was tinkering in my garage and could not hear the doorbell—so I looked for a doorbell that would work to my phone. When I saw that none existed, I built my own.
Award-winning, Caribbean-distilled, barrel-aged rum
Steve Orne '88, MBA'90
Co-Founder & Vice President
A Massachusetts-based distillery, Rumson’s Rum hand-selects and marries the finest barrel-aged Caribbean rums. These rums are chosen for their distinctive and savory flavor profiles. The result …rum that's Smooth. Sweet. Memorable.® Rumson’s has broad distribution in Massachusetts and Rhode Island as well as in some international markets, including Canada, the Czech Republic, and soon Slovakia and Poland.
For the love of rum and some interesting family history.
A community restaurant serving signature wood-fired flatbreads and a unique spin on classic dishes
Karim El-Gamal MBA'11
Co-Owner
Michael Kasseris MBA'11
Co-Owner
The Rail Trail Flatbread Co. is a community restaurant in Hudson, MA with an "open book management" philosophy. All employees are empowered to understand how the business works and have a say in how the company is run.
Rail Trail Flatbread Co. was opened in 2012 and created as a place for the community of Hudson to gather around the table. Partners Kasseris and El-Gamal developed this family of businesses as a method of community-building. This social enterprise the team embarked on to revive downtown Hudson can best be exemplified by the "open book model" deployed to the entire team: to create good profits for all stakeholders involved in the business. From investors to employees, owners to environment, Rail Trail Flatbread believes all parties involved must share in the "value" created.
Dry erase films that turn any surface into a whiteboard
Hanson Grant '16
Founder & CEO
Think Board is a premium quality whiteboard film that parents, kids, college students, or office workers can use on a desk, wall, table, refrigerator, or any other smooth surface. Customers simply peel and stick the film and presto –a dry erase workspace! Place one on your desk, cover your office wall, or set one up at home. They are fully removable, so they won’t damage the surface you put them on. Think Board is shipped worldwide.
It started out of my dorm room at Babson. All I needed was a space to write down business ideas and stay organized from week to week; however, I couldn't drill holes into the wall to set up a massive whiteboard or paint my walls with whiteboard paint. So Think Board was born -a dry erase film that was easy to install, looked beautiful, and worked like a charm. I stuck the first version of our product to the wall purely so I could write down other business ideas. It wasn't until 50 ideas later that enough friends came into my room and said "Hanson, your ideas aren't that great... BUT this thing... this is cool. Where can I get one?"
A family-owned car dealership in Braintree and Plymouth MA, specializing in Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai
Gregory Tufankjian '88, P'21
Owner
With over 500 new Toyota and pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs on site, the Tufankjian Toyota of Braintree dealership offers one of the largest vehicle inventories available to the Braintree, MA area. The unique three-story layout at Toyota of Braintree provides shoppers with an air-conditioned space in which to browse through the available models and check out vehicle features. Customers can also enjoy an in-house deli serving breakfast and lunch, a business center with complimentary Wi-Fi and iPad use, and complimentary shuttle service. Recent additions to Tufanjkian's brand offerings include Honda of Plymouth and Hyundai of Plymouth. Over the years, the family-owned dealerships have developed unique relationships with the local community. From teen driving clinics to an annual customer appreciation BBQ, and hosting the local Cub Scout Pinewood Derby, Tufankjian dealerships give back to the community.
We are a family organization originating in the 1950's spanning four generations serving customers throughout New England.
Simplest way to book bus and train travel
Polina Raygorodskaya '08, H'19
Co-Founder & CEO
Wanderu is a ground travel search platform and fare aggregator that operates throughout North America and Europe. Wanderu partners with bus and train operators, to provide a one-stop search and booking platform for creating cost-effective travel itineraries through its website or free mobile app (iOS and Android).
Accountants for entrepreneurs
Sara Wu '09, MS'09
Founder
We are Accountrepreneur, or as we like to call ourselves “A4E,” and we are accountants specifically for entrepreneurs. Whether you're a solopreneur, a side hustler, a small business owner, or an Amazon reseller, we're here to handle your taxes and accounting so you can focus on growing your business. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to tax planning, compliance and accounting for entrepreneurs. So we offer tax and accounting solutions to manage your needs so you can: stay organized and compliant, maximize tax deductions and take advantage of tax incentives for self employed and business owners, and understand your business performance to make better decisions.
After working over 10 years for public accounting firms, my desire of a flexible work life schedule grew and sparked my interest for founding Accountrepreneur (A4E). After coming home from a 3 month backpacking trip to South East Asia, I decided to take the risky path of becoming an entrepreneur and doing what I love most – helping small business thrive using my knowledge and expertise. That’s the reason I founded Accountrepreneur – a firm that dedicates itself to its clients by providing big firm expertise with a small firm touch.
An agri-tech platform connecting farm/food entrepreneurs directly to consumers.
Sandeep Muley MBA'09
Founder and CEO
Bharatrath brings quality, unadulterated, chemical free & fresh food products to consumers.
I saw extreme inefficiency in the Indian food supply chain, so I wanted to work on making the supply chain (farm to fork) more efficient.
Handcrafted organic Belgian chocolate milk and a variety of other chocolate experiences
Michael Dunford MBA'10
Co-Founder, Chief Chocolate Drinker
Cocoa Metro makes indulgent, satisfying chocolate-inspired items for chocolate addicts and those that aspire to be. Products, including Belgian chocolate milk, organic drinking chocolate, cocoa powder, organic chocolate + vanilla extract, and oatmilk, are sold online and in stores across the U.S.
Living in Europe among the chocolate greats created a desire to bring the high-end chocolate experience to chocolate milk.
Professional services to help scale food ventures
Mario Rodriguez '02
Business Owner
Bootleg Avocado provides support and guidance to navigate you through the crucial stages of growing your food business - Food Tech, QSR, CPG. Our team is equipped with 20+ years of experience in logistics, food sourcing, culinary execution, training, management consulting, and hands on experience in the startup world. Our knowledge in the industry originates from stints at Oceana, Gramercy Tavern, Falai, La Petite Grocery, Sony, Dig Inn, Pret A Manger, Dinner Lab, and several early stage food startups.
Given the various startups that I’ve helped to scale in the past, I wanted to guide other food brands and services to avoid the same mistakes and help grow their business. With our vast network in the food and beverage industry, we have helped our clients navigate through the early stages of their venture and provide them access to other business accelerators and mentors as well.
Real estate private equity investment firm
Javier Dborkin MBA'02
Partner
Boston Andes Capital, LLC (BAC) is a private equity real estate investment, asset management, development, and consulting firm with offices in Boston, Bogotá, and Buenos Aires and activities in select USA and Latin markets. Founded in 2002, BAC pursues opportunistic direct equity investments across multiple real property types. The firm invests both as a principal and on behalf of private investors. BAC executives have more than a century of combined cross-border real estate investment and development experience as well as local knowledge and operational expertise in the markets where they are active. Our acquired experience, network of relationships, diligence, and tenacity, enables us to achieve or exceed investment targets, protect against downside risks, and maintain transparency. In all transactions, we expect to align interests among the company, local partners, and investors. Our track record and direct approach has allowed us to become a trusted partner to local sponsors and investors.
In 2002, Javier was finishing his MBA at Babson and after a meeting with Jim Hughes they both saw the opportunity to invest in Argentinian real estate with private capital from the USA. At the time Argentina was very distressed economically and there was an opportunity to enter the market at very low values. Both decided to partner and started Boston Andes Capital. Since then BAC has executed projects in Argentina, Colombia and the USA and currently has investors from over five different countries mainly in Latin America and the USA. Most of the investors are high net worth individuals, family offices, and some institutional.
Premier restaurant and food service equipment supplies dealer
Matthew Starr MBA'17
Vice President, Business Development
Andy Starr MBA'14
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Boston Showcase Company is the region's premier provider of commercial foodservice equipment and supplies. We do everything from designing new kitchens and installing heavy equipment to daily deliveries of tabletop items and other various kitchen smallwares. We work with a variety of foodservice clients throughout New England and beyond. Our customers include restaurants, hotels, schools, healthcare facilities, stadiums, businesses and more. Boston Showcase Company was founded by my great-grandfather Max Starr in 1913 and we have been servicing the Greater Boston region ever since.
I am fourth generation of my family to work at BSC, so while I am not the founder, it is my family business. I love the industry we serve – Boston is one of the greatest food cities in the USA and it is great to be one of the industry’s main suppliers.
Travel planning services for land and cruise vacations around the world
Steve Marchand MBA'01
Franchise Owner
As travel advisors with Cruise Planners, we are proud to be associated with the #1 Travel Franchise voted by Entrepreneur Magazine for 15 years running. The worldwide experience of our team of experts, preferred relationships with travel suppliers, and our exclusive land and cruise deals makes Cruise Planners your best choice no matter what the destination or mode of travel. Our mission is to provide the highest level of personalized service to our clients, and secure for them the best VALUE for their travel dollars. In today’s world there is an ever increasing number of choices when it comes to travel. Yes, you can surf the internet on your own for travel ‘deals,’ but can you be sure you are getting the best value for your money? Let us save you all that time and trouble and do the research for you, as you plan your next vacation or travel adventure. Contact us at 386-317-0370 and we’ll do our best to turn your travel dreams into reality.
Having recently moved from New England to beautiful Ormond Beach, FL, my wife Cathy and I have decided to extend our passion for travel by pursuing careers in the travel industry. We have traveled extensively through Europe, the Mediterranean, Canada, Mexico, and so many other wonderful places. Yet, there is still a lot left out there for us to see and do. As we reflect on having been immersed into different cultures from around the world, it has inspired us to create a special travel blog site fulfilling our desires to share, together with yours, all our amazing travel experiences. We’d love to have you join us. Please visit our ‘Dream Now Travel’ site @ https://www.dreamnowtravel.com/ and see for yourself.
Customized service robots that engage with customers in the retail, hospitality, and finance industries
Balaji Viswanathan MBA'14
Owner and CEO
Customers want experience and personalization. Our human-sized robots move around autonomously, engage with visitors walking in, identify them through face recognition, and converse through cutting-edge AI technologies.
I have been passionate about robotics since childhood and did my Bachelor's and Master's research related to this.
Luxury designer goods, with no logos and no markups
Jeremy Cai '17
Founder and CEO
Derek Tu '18
Founding Team
Italic is a retailer pioneering a way to shop quality goods straight from the source. We're on a mission to build a fairer, simpler supply chain that serves consumers, manufacturers, and the environment—not middlemen. Our products come straight from the same manufacturers as Celine, Cartier, and more.
Marketing consulting firm focused on growing personal and corporate brands
Jodi-Tatiana Charles MBA'09
Owner
We are a unique marketing consulting firm dedicated to educating and empowering entrepreneurs, small and medium businesses (SMBs), global organizations, startups, and non-profits on the importance of growing personal and corporate brands.
I created my consulting firm when I was able to articulate my personal mission, which is to help people and organizations achieve their goals. I believe consulting is a natural extension of my desire to help others to be successful at an endeavor of their choosing.
Delicious snacks made from ingredients that normally get thrown away
Chloë Stewart '13
Founder and CEO
nibs etc.’s mission is to redefine the concept of waste. And is doing so through the development of delicious and nourishing snacks that are made from industry by-products. nibs etc. works to a circular economy model where things are refused, reduced and reused from the beginning of our supply chain, to post-consumer use, and back again. Our first product is an oat, almond and honey granola made with fruit and vegetable juice pulp which normally gets thrown away after juicing. Pulp is high in fibre and adds interesting textures and flavours to bakes, and therefore should not be ‘waste’. Pulp is also in abundance because of the world’s juice cravings. nibs etc. was founded by Chloë Stewart out of a passion for minimising kitchen waste as much as possible, by upcycling kitchen leftovers and creating no waste recipes. A passion that has evolved into creative collaborations and bespoke events, onto developing a line of juice pulp products; granola being the first, high fibre, refined sugar free, nutritious snack. Since exploring this concept, nibs etc. has won several awards, launched at the legendary Borough Market, and is now working on scaling its manufacturing in order to meet the demand which has far outstripped supply. All with the mission to encourage people to think differently about their food 'waste', and make it easy for customers to reduce their carbon footprint, in so doing.
I have baked since I could reach the counter, and have always loved food. Looking back, I can see that ‘sustainable seeds’ have been planted throughout my upbringing; from ‘don’t buy what you don’t need’ to finish what’s on your plate. Living in China where abundance is wealth, to the States where portions are oversized, and in San Francisco we shop from farmers’ markets and put our compost in the freezer. To farming in Italy where nothing is wasted, everything is appreciated, and some of the country’s most renowned dishes, are made from leftovers. What started as a habit, grew into an obsession, and evolved into the determination to change the public’s view on what ‘waste’ actually is. If food waste were a country, it would be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases, after only China and the US. One third of all food produced, is wasted; it doesn’t meet supermarket specifications, it spoils, or is seen as waste. All reasons we are capable of overcoming, in our fight to eliminate food waste, and redefine the concept of waste.
Specialized store that sells cigar humidors and cigar-smoking accessories
Kevin Kauzlaric MBA'12
Owner
We're a small business that sells cigar humidors and cigar-smoking accessories both online and in-store. Customers give us excellent reviews for our quick communication, great pricing, high-quality products, and fast shipping.
I started Northwoods Humidors as a side-business while working a full-time corporate job. Having previously worked in sales and website analytics, building an eCommerce business was a logical fit for my strengths. The business has grown tremendously over the past 5 years and we are now the #1 reseller of multiple cigar-smoking accessories in the United States. In 2019 we started selling our products in cigar shops and expanded globally by offering products to consumers in 60 countries.
Food and chocolate tours across Massachusetts
Lizzie Bell MBA'11
Founder
Our mission is to share delicious food and stories in Boston and beyond. We run food tours and chocolate tours in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Lowell, Northampton, and other cities in Massachusetts.
My background in the food industry and desire to support the local economy and independent businesses led me to create this food and chocolate tour company which I’m really proud to own. Please support us in this venture by taking a tour, buying a gift card, reading and sharing our content, and telling your friends.
Not-for-profit organization for the prevention of child sexual abuse
Adrianne Simeone '03
Executive Director
The Mama Bear Effect raises awareness for child sexual abuse and produces educational materials to educate families and communities.
When I learned that is was estimated that 1:4 girls and 1:6 boys are at risk to be sexually abused before turning 18, I felt I could use my marketing knowledge to break down the stigma that holds many adults back from learning and taking effective steps to better protect children.
Premium soccer cleats handmade in Italy
Sam Garzon MBA'13
Founder and Director
A premium soccer brand inspired by the number worn by the all-time greats. Our cleats are produced in small batches by shoemakers who for decades have worked with some of Europe’s best players. We cater to those players that seek quality over flashiness. Our cleats sport an all kangaroo leather upper, providing a superior fit.
A personal need. Not being able to find a quality performance soccer cleat with a serious design/colorway. I wanted to shy away from neon synthetics, but couldn’t find a good alternative, so I created it.
One-stop solar solutions company
Viraj Gadhoke '10
CEO and Director
Vibgyor Energy is a one-stop solar solutions company. We provide made-to-order solar systems with customized financing options for homes, institutions, industries and businesses. Our mission is to mitigate rising electricity and diesel expenses through smart, reliable, cost-effective solar power solutions.
Bath and body products for tweens
Sara Ferrer '08
CEO and Co-Founder
Dahlia Sattar '06
CLO and Co-Founder
Zoey Koko offers a full line of trendy bath and body products with one mission in mind: to make every girl feel smiley in her skin. Our products are mommy approved, as they contain all natural ingredients, and our marketing message promotes self-confidence and girl power. Our mobile spa party service is another revenue stream within the business where we create a unique at home birthday party experience.
We identified a lack of trendy and safe bath & body products for the 6-13 year old girl (“tween”). We were inspired to create a line of products that included unicorn lotions and mermaid bath bombs that were sourced from within the USA and contained safe ingredients that were not going to harm sensitive, fragile skin. Through creating this line, we were also inspired to promote a message of girl power and self-care through our marketing. It is important that young girls are using all natural ingredients on their skin, while also hearing body positive, self-esteem boosting messages that empower them. After the success of our product launch, we added a mobile spa party service to our offerings where we capitalize on the need for a unique birthday party experience.
Your one-stop shop for experiencing the world
Paul Sarfati '05
Founder and CEO
Bamba offers amazing travel experience around the globe, allowing you to customize and create the exact itinerary that you are looking for in your dream holiday!
After high school, I decided to take a year off to travel and experience the world. Then, I went to Babson and caught the entrepreneurial spirit. Babson provided me with a solid business foundation and helped me develop my business plan, which gave me the tools to get money and open the new venture.
One-for-one blanket company that donates a blanket for every blanket purchased
Maxwell Perry '19
Founder and Chief Giving Officer
Beantown Blankets is a one-for-one blanket company. For every blanket purchased we donate a duplicate blanket to someone in need. We are currently working with companies and corporations, offering customized promotional products with a social mission. A gift that gives back. Our blankets are fleece on one side and waterproof on the other, designed to offer protection from the elements for those without a place to call home. Beantown Blankets can donate to shelters/non-profits within the contiguous United States. We can also help organize volunteer opportunities for employees. We have worked with many corporate clients including Adobe, CarGurus, Delta Airlines, Google, Reebok, Yahoo, and others, who have already participated in purchasing our blankets as gifts that give back to the community.
Beantown Blankets started off as a class project, but Maxwell Perry was in it for more than a grade. In January 2016, the Babson College student hit the ground running during his freshman year Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship course. The class of 40 students broke into three groups to launch their own businesses with the school providing seed money. Perry was his group’s CEO. Before stepping foot on the Wellesley campus, Perry sat down at the dinner table with his mom and brainstormed business ideas that he could use. He remembers: "She had always shown compassion for those in need growing up, and said that more than anything, she wanted to give out blankets with a waterproof side.” Inspired, Perry came up with Beantown Blankets, an organization that donates one blanket to a homeless individual or shelter for every blanket sold. The uniquely designed blankets have soft fleece on one side and waterproof material on the other, making them both comfortable and functional for outdoor use. “For homeless individuals, it’s protection from rain and snow, keeping them warm and dry during New England winters,” says Perry. “For the customer, it’s the perfect blanket for picnics, sporting events, concerts, pets, or to keep in the car.”
Premium European coffee capsules and coffee machines
Rahul Aggarwal MBA'11
Founder and CEO
Coffeeza is a premium brand of coffee capsules, coffee machines, and accessories for the discerning coffee drinker. Our products allow coffee lovers to enjoy barista-style coffee in their homes or offices at the touch of a button.
I’ve always admired entrepreneurs and always had an urge to be one myself. My life’s turning point came when I turned 30 and re-evaluated my life’s options – either continue “wishing” or finally “take the plunge”. Luckily, I chose the latter. Being an avid coffee drinker all my life, the decision to launch a coffee startup happened quite naturally.
Consultant for global sales and sourcing
Mark Nathan MBA'88
CEO and President
Performance-driven executive offering 25 years with expertise in marketing, business leadership, negotiations, sales, licensing and product development. Recognized for ability to transform and grow existing businesses and create successful start-ups. Proven track record using methodical proficiencies and keen operations skills to achieve comprehensive results in amplified sales, streamlined costs and improved profitability resulting in a stronger bottom line.
Sold my last Toy company in 2018, and didn't want to sit around! Actually, competitors called and asked me to help them grow their companies as fast as I grew my last two.
The sleepwear of your dreams
Patricia Siman '14
Founder
Half Asleep is a direct-to-consumer women’s sleepwear brand that creates comfortable and versatile sleepwear using sustainably sourced materials and plant-based natural dyes. In addition to creating eco-friendly products, our mission is to give back to the community by planting a tree for every item sold and donating a percentage of sales to local homeless shelters. At Half Asleep, we are building a community that inspires and motivates women to follow their dreams, and we believe this starts with a good night’s sleep.
This idea was born when I woke up one morning, half asleep, frustrated with my pajama. The button was coming loose, the collar would not stay in place, and I was uncomfortable - it was time for a new one. At this point in my life, I was more conscious of how my consumer decisions affected the environment, and I was looking for a pajama that was comfortable, stylish, but most importantly, made sustainably. I could not seem to find sleepwear that fit my needs, nor could I find a brand that resonated with me, so I decided to create Half Asleep.
Membership club for RVers offering free camping at over 1,000 wineries, breweries, distilleries, farms, golf courses, and other unique attractions
Joel Holland '08
CEO
Harvest Hosts is a membership program that provides access to a network of wineries, farms, breweries, museums, golf courses and other unique attractions that invite self-contained RVers to visit and stay overnight. For a small yearly membership fee, Harvest Hosts’ members can visit and stay at any of our 1000+ stunning locations completely free! We connect RVers with the hidden gems of Real America, where they can trade the boring parking lot for a unique experience to make lasting memories with family and friends.
Our mission with Harvest Hosts is simple: We feel that RVing provides a sense of ultimate freedom, which most people seek and not enough find. As cheesy as it sounds, we think we can help a lot of people live happier lives if we can get them off of the couch and onto the open road.
Helping companies commercialize, expand internationally, and market and sell breakthrough innovations
Enio Fonseca Pinto MBA'07
Founder and Managing Director
In 2011 a small group of entrepreneurs and educators put their heads together and decided there needed to be a better way to foster innovation and growth. Sure, the US was full of venture backed companies, incubators and accelerators. But few offered an ecosystem approach designed to put large enterprises and early stage companies together to share information, create ideas and drive new innovations. With that in mind, the International Entrepreneurship Center – today IEC Partner.
We were inspired by the Babson environment. Three of the founders had connections with Babson. One was a Professor, the other was staff and an alumnus, and the third was an alumnus.
Tech company providing world class travel products for a worry-free experience
Preethi Natarajan MBA'13
Founder and CEO
InEye Technologies is a new startup committed to bringing sleek and stylish travel related consumer products using SMART technology. Our mission is to create products that are not only super easy to use, but also provide means for our customers to obtain insightful data of their usage pattern.
I love travel and technology. I wanted to create awesome products that are the cusp of both things I love and InEye Technologies was born!
Separate mobile line for your business on your existing personal phone
Pankaj Gupta MBA'00
Founder and CEO
iPlum is the mobile app that gives you a separate phone number for business on your existing personal phone. It provides distinct calling, texting, voicemail and auto-attendant. Same high reliability as your primary line. iPlum is also HIPAA compliant. It is available in 22 global languages in over 200 countries with over a million happy customers.
Everyone has a smartphone, so I started thinking...how can we leverage the personal mobile phone and allow professionals to create a true separate business line without having to carry separate devices? This business number would offer virtual greetings, calling, texting, recording, and extensions like an established business. All for less than cost of a lunch.
Real Estate Brokerage in Manhattan and Miami
Anthony Guerriero '88
Broker and Owner
Manhattan Miami Real Estate specializes in prime residential properties in New York City and South Florida, where we serve as Buyer Agents and Exclusive Seller Agents. We also serve landlords and renters of luxury properties. We strive to be trusted advisors to our clients when buying or selling an investment property or primary home. We are a boutique firm that offers highly personalized First-Class service, stressing quality over quantity. Our specialty is advising foreign investors of New York and South Florida properties.
While helping my partner, a Brazilian, build a real estate business while I was consulting for Deloitte, I found there was a huge need for an elevated real estate brokerage that specialized in helping foreign buyers and investors, an under-served segment who make up a significant percentage of purchases in Manhattan and Miami. Having traveled the globe while a consultant at Deloitte and as an auditor, I had a lot of experience working with foreigners. Combining this with my tax and finance knowledge (from Babson and UNC-Chapel Hill), we advise our buyers on how to structure the purchase to minimize taxes and maximize appreciation. Fortunately, we are one of the only brokerages in Manhattan or Miami that can advise in this area.
Design-led Hotels in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore
Gaurang Jhunjhnuwala '09
CEO
Part of the Hind Group of Companies, Naumi Hotels is founded and established by Surya Jhunjhnuwala and, to date, still remains a family business and a brand synonymous with modern luxury and prime locality. The group visions to consistently engage today’s discerning traveler in a warm sanctuary of comfort, with a stylish design concept, whilst showcasing architectural and design philosophies reflective of city hotels.
We noticed a gap in the market and knew there was space for a new breed of hotels, along with carefully-selected real estate plays.
Private equity investments and advisory services
Gregory Odum MBA'09
Managing Partner
As an independent sponsor, we partner with strategic and financial acquirers to invest in companies operating in the lower middle-market landscape within the telecommunications, media, technology energy, logistics, and diversified industrial sectors. Our target transaction size is between $10 million and $100 million in enterprise value. Current and previous investments include Serious Wireless GSM (now M2M Mobile), MBA Project Search, and Lyft. We also provide financial and corporate strategy services to investment firms, family-owned businesses and municipalities. Previous and current clients include Del Monte, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stow, City of Austin, Andela, GE, and others.
I leveraged my entrepreneurial and financial background to service a niche and under-served market.
Empowering children ages 6+ to learn critical STEM and coding skills through active, recess-style play
Bryanna Leeming MBA'16
Founder and CEO
In the growing category of STEM products and services for grades 1 to 7, Unruly Studios creates the only experience to integrate physically active play, face-to-face interaction, and coding. Splats are durable, programmable floor buttons that light up, make sounds, and sense stepping. Kids develop code in the custom app to program their Splats and play active games on them like relay races, whack-a-mole, and dance routines. Using Splats, they are making connections between games they already know and concepts of coding. Kids are empowered to change the rules and take the reins! They already know what a button should do in a particular game they’re thinking of, so they jump into the world of Splats and start programming. Kids can code epic obstacle courses, re-create an arcade favorite, review for an upcoming quiz, or maybe hurdle some sheep. Different types of learners are drawn to it, as noted by educators using the product in over 100 public schools across 42 states. Splats brings movement and collaboration into gyms, libraries, classrooms, afterschool spaces, and homes—all while introducing fundamental STEM skills. The Unruly team is made up of experts in cognitive science, toy manufacturing, education, and technology with experience on teams at Scratch, the MIT Media Lab, Hasbro, Mattel, Nickelodeon, iRobot, and Disney. We love hearing from Babson community members who know of a school where Splats would be a welcome addition!
The inspiration for Unruly was built through several “a-ha moments”. I grew up practically inside the restaurant my parents owned and operated in a college town, with an incredibly social culture that knew I wanted to replicate when beginning a business. Later, in college, while staying up late for my computer science class, I realized I had learned the Lisp coding language as an elementary student through the game of MicroWorlds, which uses a turtle object that can be moved around, given commands, and animated, all by young game players. That early exposure paved the way for me to be successful in learning computer languages later, so shouldn’t all kids be exposed to games like this? Then while living and working in New York City after college, I was inspired by some press about a STEM toy for girls, where clearly the early market was forming—I loved how they had re-branded engineering/coding into something acceptable and aspirational for girls (though Unruly Splats are for all kids, not just girls). Finally, at business school, I had an idea of building an electronic playground for learning and stayed up all night researching it to see if anyone had done it before. No one had—at least not in an accessible way that maintained educational integrity. That’s what started me down that path and we started prototyping Splats. It wasn’t long before the company was born.
Investment management firm specializing in convertible bonds
Darlene Murphy MBA'94
Co-Founder and President
We serve individuals, families, and also other advisers and specialize in growing and protecting wealth using convertible bonds.
We were moved to find a way to help our clients build and preserve wealth, while limiting risk.
Sales learning platform, delivered in an engaging, convenient way through the use of mobile and video
Mark Magnacca '91
Co-Founder and President
Allegos modern sales learning platform produces better revenue performance by combining training, practice, coaching, and content sharing into a single app designed for sales teams. Allego supports all types of learning in an engaging, convenient, and effective way through the use of mobile and video. Tens of thousands of sales professionals learn to sell more effectively using Allego. With Allego, sales organizations accelerate time to competency, accurately deliver on message, confidently handle objections, and effectively articulate value. Allego is available as a native app for the iPad, iPhone, and Android devices, and can be accessed via laptop or desktop on modern web browsers.
Frustration with the way things were and the belief it could be better.
Furniture wholesaler with pieces made from farmed or reclaimed woods, resulting in zero deforestation
Azem Dervisevic '01
Founder and President
From the tree that gives us wood, to the artisans who make furniture from it, to our customers who bring our pieces home, everyone is treated with respect and fairness. Our furniture is made from farmed or reclaimed woods so there is zero deforestation. Our founders visit our suppliers and know them personally. We visit their factories and meet the artisans who produce our pieces. The furniture is shipped directly from our supplier’s factories to our warehouse in Cambridge where it is sold directly to our customers. We don’t have fancy showroom on main street and we don’t spend a lot of money on advertising. At Artisans Trading we believe the furniture speaks for itself. A fair price for quality, fair trade furniture, that is what we believe makes a fair business for everyone.
A love for travel and a desire to bring high quality goods from around the world to the Boston market.
Residential and commercial construction in the Metro Boston area
Azem Dervisevic '01
Founder and President
Sincere Construction is a group of experienced construction professionals specializing in residential and commercial construction for over fifteen years. We are proud to offer a broad range of general and specialized services to our clients in the Metro Boston area. Sincere Construction approaches every project with great care and attention to detail. We understand that remodeling can be one of the biggest investments a client will make. Our personalized services ensure you feel comfortable with the process and investment from design to finish. The company name is who we are. Our slogan sets the expectation. We are Sincere Construction: Precision– Strength – Beauty
I enjoy seeing the projects we do come to life for our clients. I use the management skills I acquired from Babson to execute projects that are beautiful, on time and budget.
Cape Cod waterfront hotel
Eric D. Shapiro MBA'99
President
Renovated in 2019, Breakwater Hotel offers Cape Coastal Chic style, pure Provincetown. Located in the East End of Provincetown and on Cape Cod Bay, whether you’re are here for the adventure, the activities, the nightlife, or for an escape from it all, our property offers you a great place to relax.
As a value-added real estate development company, The Lexvest Group seeks investment opportunities that typically requires new capital, new management, or a new business model, and very often all three. Breakwater Hotel was a distressed hospitality property in need of all three resources, and met the investment criteria of the company.
Cape Cod Hotel
Eric D. Shapiro MBA'99
President
A newly renovated hotel located steps from all the great things to do in Provincetown.
As a value-added real estate development company, The Lexvest Group seeks investment opportunities that typically requires new capital, new management, or a new business model, and very often all three. The Cape Colony Inn was a distressed hospitality property in need of all three resources, and met the investment criteria of the company.
Dry nail polish: salon quality manicure without any mess or wait time
Elizabeth Erin Gesmundo MBA'97
Independent Color Street Stylist
Graceful Glitz is my entrepreneurial venture where I can create my own schedule that works with my family, use my creative marketing skills, share a product I love, build a team and mentor other women who want to have their own businesses, and develop connections and relationships with women who enrich my life. Color Street Nail Strips give women back time and money they may have spent in a salon while delivering the latest in colors, designs and fashion trends that are easy to use, fun, and affordable. They are also easy to remove with any nail polish remover. They make an amazing gift to yourself or to someone you love.
In April of 2019, I started Graceful Glitz as an Independent Stylist for Color Street. I discovered Color Street while supporting my mom on hospice, where my 10 minute manicures meant a little self-care and a boost to my spirits. I love sharing Color Street because I enjoy the chance to make connections and to affirm other women while bringing a little fun to people’s lives. I love the category innovation of this product and starting this little business just for me! Who knew dry nail polish could be so life changing?
Leading Balloon Manufacturer since 1973 supplying Fortune 500 Chains and Brands.
Reagan Pollack '07
Marketing Director
Award-winning Balloon Manufacturer, Wholesaler and Distributor supplying major Retail Brands, Supermarkets, Chains, and more with Custom Printed Balloons, Custom Shaped Foil Balloon, Promotional Balloons, Balloon Accessories and Helium Tanks globally.
My family founded this company to provide a turn-key solution for promotional balloons.
Wellness services for individuals and employers including intelligent massage chairs and body composition analysis
Christine Bailey Laidman '87
Owner
Are you an HR professional charged with attracting and retaining the best possible employees? Are you in charge of wellness programs for your company, school or community? Is stress reduction something for which your employees or students would benefit? Do you have a big event or trade show coming up and you need something to really differentiate yourself? Consider offering massage chairs from Engage Wellness Solutions. Are you a homeowner looking for a way to relax, rejuvenate and recover, come to our showroom to try out our intelligent massage chairs to see which one is right for you.
My husband Dave and I have a passion for being active and taking care of our bodies. We discovered the intelligent massage chairs from Infinity Massage Chairs and we knew that others would find them equally amazing. We began our business by bringing massage chairs employers to help them with employee appreciation and wellness initiatives. We continue to do that today. In addition we added a body composition service to help people understand the physical makeup of their bodies - information that will help them make better decisions about what to eat, the value of staying in shape and how sleep can throw everything off. We now have a showroom where people can come try our chairs and get a body composition analysis.
Variety of insurance offerings for small businesses and individuals
Brian Lynch '00
Owner
I am a licensed insurance agent specializing in creating optimum value in life and health insurance packages for the group as well as the individual markets. I work with virtually every major provider available in a given state to provide the best solutions possible for my clients in the employee benefits and personal insurance planning arenas. Whether your insurance goals center around wealth accumulation, estate preservation, family protection or simply affordability please do not hesitate to contact me if I may be of any assistance to you, your business or someone you know in finding a suitable coverage solution.
My roommate at Babson was actually working in this field and I saw the success he was having and I knew our education had prepared us well to start this type of business. I also saw how rewarding it is to work in an industry that allows me to provide the choice, convenience and counsel needed to help other people make educated decisions and effectively acquire the protection they need in their business or personal lives on a daily basis.
Small batch brewery offering dozens of craft beer styles
P. Scott Vallely '79, MBA'80
President & Brewmaster
Charter Oak Brewing Company (COBC) is a small batch brewery located in Historic Danbury, CT that prides itself on using only the finest, freshest ingredients. We brew only 250-280 cases at a time to ensure you enjoy only the freshest beer. Our styles range from our flagship 1687 Brown Ale, Wadsworth India Pale Ale, Stubborn Yankee Lager, and Royal Charter Pale Ale to a wide variety of rotating special releases. Visit us at our taproom where we are pouring our beers on 10 rotating draft beer lines, or pick up a six-pack of newly released cans at your local store today!
I've been brewing beer in the ‘basement’ for 38 years and always enjoyed the space. When we sold Paper.com there was no way I was hanging in our kitchen…. retirement wasn’t an option. Conducted diligence for a year on the craft beer market and decided to jump in. We operate a unique, state of the art 10,000 square foot brewery, with two brew houses under one roof and a high speed canning line.
Counseling and work-life programs for organizations
Kathleen Greer '73
Founder and Chairman
KGA is a Human Resources services firm that helps organizations create and sustain a healthy, engaged and productive workforce. Our services are tailored to each client’s distinct needs and include a robust Employee Assistance and Work-Life Program (EAP), professional development, crisis management, stress management and other essential HR solutions. With an emphasis on integrity, responsiveness and respect, we proudly serve over 200 organizations in a wide range of industries, supporting hundreds of thousands of employees and family members nationwide.
When I first heard about Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), I immediately recognized my calling. I had always had a passion for helping people and in 1982, that desire drove me to create KGA. Today, KGA is a leading New-England based Human Resources services firm best known for its high-touch EAP services. I know how important – and hard – it is for someone to make that first call for help. This understanding led me to create an environment where respect and compassion are a top priority when helping employees. We start with a warm welcome on the first call, listen and empathize at all times, and end with diligent follow-up. Each year, we assist thousands of employees and business leaders with personal and professional issues, serving over 100 of the region’s most prominent organizations. I am grateful to the many loyal clients who have trusted KGA and take pride in knowing that they treat their employees with dignity and respect.
Residential Property Management Firm
Vikkilyn Gallagher '92
Principal
At Gold Property Management, we understand and value our clients’ differences and tailor our services to match them. Every prospective tenant or owner receives our full one-on-one attention. We want to learn about your short term and long-term goals, budget needs, and other factors. We’ll then create a custom solution from scratch and communicate with you every step of the way to ensure your success and satisfaction. Our job is to eliminate your headaches, so that you can enjoy your investment, while simultaneously helping to maximize the value of your investment. That personalized attention is the “Gold Touch” that sets us apart from our competition. We are a full-service property management company located in Andover, MA, providing rental and HOA property supervision and management, from rent and dues collection, tenant and homeowner relations, evictions, bill payment and property maintenance in the Merrimack Valley. Our use of technology allows us to do things faster, better and more efficiently than others. Whether you are already a property owner or an investor looking to get involved in passive real estate investing, we are here to work with you!
We saw an opportunity that was being missed in the Merrimack Valley and jumped at the chance to fill that void. We can have all the benefits of a big city firm with the convenience of working close to home. GPM stresses work -life balance for all our employees.
Middle Eastern-inspired street food served from a fleet of food trucks, brick and mortar restaurants, and catering services
Ian So '08
Co-Founder & CEO
When we opened our first food truck back in 2012, we had one goal: introduce you "nomivores" to the ridiculously delicious world of chicken and rice. With high quality ingredients, alluring aromas, and the seduction of selfsaucing, we knew our halal grub would be a hit. So far, we’ve launched a fleet of trucks, multiple restaurants, and a thriving catering business. Our next step? World domination! Just kidding. But we are working hard to find the next eating experience that will take over your world. Burger-Pizza-Burrito, we’re coming for you, buddy… And thanks to you, we’re growing—so it’s only fair that we return the favor. We focus on hiring locally, nurturing our employees, and giving back to our community through local organizations.
Chicken & Rice Guys grew out of my passion for entrepreneurship and many, many conversations with my circle of close friends about how happy we all were with our jobs in the corporate rat race. Together, three of these friends and I looked around at what we loved (eating out) and what was missing in Boston (Halal-style chicken and rice) and decided to start a company.
Afro-Caribbean BBQ cuisine
Senteza Kironde '10, MBA'12
Founder
Sentie’s Kitchen is a catering company that serves the Boston and Metro West area of Boston. It provides creative and tasteful options for Afro-Caribbean Barbecue food while using only locally sourced ingredients. The cuisine is inspired by the roadside BBQ meats that you’ll find while driving cross country in Africa, being smoked with charcoal and wood.
My father is a renown Kampala based chef and food critic and he exposed me to gastronomy at an early age and I was fascinated by the creativity and art form of how food is prepared. Sentie’s Kitchen was started inadvertently after a family bereavement where his younger brother PG was asked to bring a dish to a wake. Not knowing how to cook, he turned to me for help and to my surprise the guests were impressed with the food. Someone made a joke saying that I should turn this into a business venture and we all laughed it off. I later decided to go back to Babson and pursue my MBA, and the experience and networking from the program helped me launch this business.
Digital Media Company
Ali Gul '12
CEO
We are the largest digital media company of Pakistan usually considered as the BuzzFeed of the country.
My family has been in media for more than 75 years. I wanted to build my family legacy into a new frontier with technology.
Craft brewery focused on sourcing local and organic ingredients located in Portland, Maine
Craig Theisen MBA'10
Co-Owner
We are a small brewing company dedicated to making delicious, creative, hand-crafted beer. When possible, we prefer to source from artisan and local farmers who grow organically. These farmers tend to grow exceptional ingredients, making our beer tasty. We started off as home brewers in the nineties, experimenting incessantly with new recipes and styles. Most often, our concoctions were enjoyed after "peak" experiences in life, such as a spectacular day in the outdoors or quality time spent with friends, family and tasty cuisine. Over time, our mission became clear—to make the world's most delicious and creative beers, and to make them in a way that we can feel good about. We hope you enjoy our beers and find time to celebrate the peak moments in your life.
Create the best craft beer on the market using local and organic ingredients. At the same time working to support local family farms and protect the environment from chemicals and pesticides.
Electricity and Natural Gas Consultant and Broker
Sean Wirth MBA'19
President
Pursuit Energy Solutions is a full-service Electricity and Natural Gas consulting firm that assists Commercial, Industrial, and Municipal customers navigate the complex deregulated energy markets in New England. We work with customers to develop customized, long term purchasing solutions that help customers better understand and manage their electricity and Natural Gas supply costs.
I started Pursuit Energy Solutions after 7 years working for a larger Energy Consulting firm. After Babson's 2 Year MBA program I started my own firm.
Pointknown captures existing buildings digitally
Jim Foster MBA'97
Founder/Owner
Pointknown, originally founded as Interioreview in 2003, has surveyed millions and millions of square feet of commercial / industrial and residential space. We provide design professionals and building owners with CAD plans, Revit models, and space reporting of their existing buildings or market intelligence during due diligence. With over 50+ buildings in the Seaport District (Fort Point) and Newbury Street alone Pointknown is called in time and time again to develop models of challenging buildings and work with owners, developers and architects to provide accurate and professional results. Interioreview / Pointknown was part of the successful team, chosen as the BIM Surveyor/Modeler of choice, to win a GSA National BIM Award with HNTB Federal as the prime. Additionally, Pointknown developed laser to Revit surveying software allowing users to document and model existing buildings in real time. Pointknown has provided services to Major Hospitality and Academic Institutions to homeowners planning an addition and practically everyone and company in between. Your project is the best thing that happens to us every day. Let us know how we can help.
I find anyone going off the high dive of entrepreneurship inspiring and this happened to be a ladder I found.
Customized bicycle sharing system for properties, campuses, and communities
Patrick Perugini '88
President
On Bike Share helps property developers, universities, corporations, hotels, and communities launch and operate their own bike sharing system. Our bike share system includes custom-branded bikes with electronic locking system, racks, as well as an integrated App and Admin software system. Our bike share system provides automated, self-service access to bikes for recreation and transportation. The bikes help our customers promote health and wellness, as well as sustainability. The bikes also come branded with our customer's logo and branding so the bikes highlight their name everywhere they go.
Our mission is to help our customers offer a healthy, sustainable transportation and recreation option to their tenants, employees, guests or students. Bike share has seen tremendous growth in big cities around the world. With our system, we wanted to create a bike sharing solution that brings this same access to healthy, alternative transportation to properties, campuses and communities.
Lifestyle improvement program that focuses on weight loss without the use of supplements
Michael Proffitt MBA'03
Owner
The LightenUp Lifestyle Improvement Program utilizes the best practices in emotional, nutritional, and physical support to help you achieve sustainable weight loss. Emotional Support - Our lifestyle coaches use behavioral therapy techniques that will help you rethink old behavior patterns and create new ones. We, also, teach you how you can use these techniques on your own. Nutritional Guidance - Our lifestyle coaches teach you how to not only consume a more balanced diet, but how to shop and prepare foods found at your local grocery store for you and, if applicable, your family. Though prepackaged meals and shakes may have a place in your life, lasting change occurs when you understand how our body uses nutrients to fuel your day. All of our guidance is based on the 2015-2020 Guidelines for Healthy Americans published by the USDA and our advisory board which contains clinicians from various backgrounds including dietetics. Physical Advice - Our lifestyle coaches will develop a cardio and strength training program that is right for you. We do not believe in a one size fits all approach to exercise. We also do not believe in extreme exercise programs that often result in injury rather than long-term success. We do believe in creating a program that starts with foundation exercises that progress as your physical capabilities progress. The "No pain, no gain" is not a sustainable long term strategy.
As a person who has struggled with weight all my life and was tired of hearing the empty promises for a “guaranteed” solution from trusted clinicians, I wanted to develop a realistic approach to sustainable weight loss. I was the first customer that started my journey 10 years ago. Since 2015, we have helped hundreds create a sustainable healthier lifestyle while becoming the highest-rated weight loss program in Denver.
Functional Medicine Health Coaching
Dawn Parker '92
Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach
Health Coaching to help people improve their health - nutrition, sleep, stress reduction, toxins. Full service including lab testing and analysis as well as supplementation as appropriate. Certified in both health coaching as well as functional medicine. Working with clients throughout the US and Canada.
After spending two decades in the pharmaceutical industry, I was inspired to help people with more natural options. Having overcome my own health issues with nutrition and functional medicine I now help people uncover the root causes for their symptoms and guide them on a path to better health.
We help companies use hiring as a strategic tool for positive change
John Bishop MBA'70
President
Hiring is the front door to your future success. Want to hire and keep more top performers? Your hiring managers are the key. Are you fundamentally hiring like everyone else? (Updating job descriptions, purchasing new software, doing multiple interviews, etc.) A few easy-to-implement changes will turn your hiring into a significant competitive advantage.
Bad news: I was a good person, but a bad fit for one company. Essentially, a "turkey"." I’ve owned two successful companies and lead a sales force of over 300 people. Yet, with this one company, I did not fit their culture or my manager. In short, it was a bad fit. Good news: I learned first-hand how much stress my co-workers, my family and I experienced during a difficult sixteen months period. Twenty-five years ago, I left that company and started a management consulting company. Goal: To reduce turnover and improve employee engagement by helping managers hire individuals that fit the job, the manager’s style and the company’s culture.
Chocolate from the bean to the bar using two main ingredients: cacao and brown cane sugar both grown in El Salvador
Emily Rodriguez de Urias MBA'02
Founder/CEO
We're a family-owned chocolate company located in El Salvador, who took an ancestral Mesoamerican crop, cacao, and transformed it into a delicious experience that takes you back to the basic and true flavor of singe origin cacao. At Belú we believe in in craftsmanship and healthy living, keeping in mind our social impact in every bar we make.
I wanted to give my friends abroad a gift made with something from my country, something everyone in the world could understand and appreciate. So, why not chocolate? By bringing back an ancestral crop from our land, people could discover the true and essential flavor of cacao, and it would also help present to the world a "sweeter side of El Salvador" that is rarely seen.
Global supplier of clinically supported medical foods to nursing homes and hospitals
David Marks '75
CEO and Founder
Medtrition is a leading global supplier of clinically supported medical foods for protein malnutrition, dysphagia, clear liquid diets, pressure ulcers and wound care, bowel management, and urinary tract infections with distribution throughout the US and over 30 countries around the world. Medical Foods are "foods for special medical purposes" and are defined by the FDA as specially formulated and intended for the dietary management of patients who have specific medically determined nutrient requirements that cannot be met through normal diet alone.
In the late 1980’s when all the major enteral nutrition companies were focused on fat free and sugar free special diets for the long-term care market, I discovered, quite by accident, that 20% of nursing home residents had a swallowing problem called dysphagia, typically caused by stroke or cancer; a market virtually ignored by the major enteral companies. Liquids and pureed foods needed to be thickened to help promote a swallow and to reduce the risk of aspiration, but were being thickened with instant mashed potato flakes, gelatin or instant rice because starches lumped and over-thickened. Imagine getting a cup of apple juice thickened with instant mashed potato flakes! I worked with a major starch company to develop an agglomerated starch based instant food thickener that could easily be mixed into liquids and pureed foods, without lumping, to develop a consistency that was easier to swallow. The food thickener and the programs we created, called “Creating Eye Appealing Pureed Foods,” revolutionized the dysphagia market converting mystery bowls of pureed foods into dense and cohesive purees that were both easier to swallow and appealing to consume. Ultimately, the thickener and the products I later developed literally changed the way every nursing home and hospital the US feed their dysphagia patients.
Franchise Business Education & Matching Services
Steve Rosenkrantz '81
Career Transition & Franchise Coach
The Entrepreneur's Source provides Franchise Education & Matching services to individuals all over the United States, who are at a career crossroads, or simply curious about diversification and adding revenue opportunities. We work with hundreds of Franchises in every industry, investment range, and geography for our clients, all at no Cost & no Obligation. We are 100% subsidized by the Franchisors, so we are able to create that "safe place" for our clients to explore franchise opportunities that best line up with their goals, needs, and expectations...their unique criteria. Options include Hands On Franchises as well as Semi Absentee, where one can keep their job while owning their franchise. There are franchise Business Models for every situation and need. All Franchise Coaching is virtual, offering a fun and easy way to identify ones best Franchise Options.
I am actually a Franchisee of The Entrepreneur's Source...so we are a franchise that helps people find the right Franchise! When we downsized our family business years back, I became a client of the Entrepreneur's Source. My Esource Coach was able to identify my best options, and I ended up investing in The Entrepreneur's Source itself! It has been a wonderful and gratifying 18 years, assisting hundreds of my clients with our Career Transition Program and Resources.
Customer Marketing Software Platform for B2B Companies
Jeffrey Ernst '86, MBA'89
Co-Founder & CEO
SlapFive offers a Customer Marketing platform that helps B2B companies capture their customers' voice, and inject it into every sales, marketing, and service initiative to improve new customer acquisition, retention, and expansion.
I have always been a customer-led entrepreneur and business executive. As an industry analyst at Forrester, my research findings confirmed what I've always known: that B2B buyers put way more trust in what your customers have to say about their experiences working with your company, than they place in your marketing and sales messages. I put my research findings in action at Forrester by creating Forrester Frontlines, their first ever global Customer Voice & Engagement program, which was the most successful marketing initiative the company had ever pursued. But there was no technology platform that made the planning and execution of the program scalable, thus the idea for SlapFive was born.
A bespoke jewelry experience. Create your legacy with an original design. Reimagine an heirloom piece to fit your style.
Jason Reuben '07
Founder & CEO
Baguette Atelier provides custom jewelry creation services directly from manufacturer to client while offering an unparalleled level of customer service. We are passionate about bringing our clients’ visions to life through handcrafted and exquisite creations of the utmost quality. At Baguette Atelier, we partner closely with our clients, guiding you through the design journey and ensuring every expectation is met. Our dedicated and knowledgeable team is available to help you choose the perfect stone for a completely personalized engagement ring, or create a stunning one-of-a-kind necklace. Each piece of jewelry we produce is created to your specifications- we build every design individually, from scratch. We start with an idea and end with your masterpiece. Beyond new and original creations, we love to work with clients to reimagine their jewelry pieces that, for whatever reason, are no longer being worn. Older and inherited pieces carry a wealth of history and memories. We can reinterpret these designs and create new pieces from the original materials, and you can happily bring them into your daily life and keep your memories close.
Founded in Los Angeles in 1979, our family business has been designing and creating bespoke jewelry for over 30 years. Throughout this time, our team has been the secret behind the custom creations of thousands of America’s most respected jewelry retailers. Our jewelry is 100 percent crafted in the United States. Baguette Atelier’s production is headquartered in our family operated downtown Los Angeles location. We were inspired to create Baguette Atelier because we wanted to extend our knowledge and expertise directly to you, our clients.
Super Portable Readers
Jim Foster MBA'97
Owner
Optigrab provides super portable, everywhere you need, reading glasses. Inexpensive and convenient, each set comes with a case that can be attached to your phone, inside your glove compartment, on your cooler, (maybe even your dog's collar) or anywhere you look for glasses.
While I was out with my mom to dinner, she was using a flashlight to the read menu...little did I know I would be that guy a few years later and vowed to find something I could have with me at all times. I use them everyday.
Medical Device Manufacturer, Service Provider & Refurbishing
Steven Kovacs '95
Managing Director
Diamond Diagnostics was founded in 1996 as a privately held Corporation supplying a limited range of re-manufactured clinical laboratory instrumentation. Over the next several years, Diamond expanded its instrumentation line, registered with the US Food and Drug Administration, and ventured into the development, manufacture and marketing of alternative consumables. As of 2014, Diamond has placed nearly 20,000 instruments and supplied consumable products to over 10,000 medical facilities worldwide. Our success allows us to continuously improve our quality and manufacturing systems, increase our capacity and ensure complete satisfaction for our customers. In addition to our respective U.S. and European headquarters and logistic centers, we have established offices and distribution partnerships in over 100 countries around the globe.
Babson Entrepreneurial programs and growing up in family business.
Thoughtful Gifts and Personalized Event Design
Stephanie Smith MBA'14
Founder
At Sukeban Creative, you can find beautifully curated gifts for any occasion. On the website, you can find pre-curated gifts that are ready-to-ship, or work with us to create something custom. Sukeban creative focuses on customer experience, allowing you to strengthen relationships and deliver joy through thoughtful elevated gifts.
Ever since I was a young girl, I have loved giving gifts. I love taking the time to select something truly meaningful and special for the recipient. We all want to feel like we are understood, we are appreciated, and that we matter. A well thought out gift is a tangible way to share these sentiments. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the joyful reaction to a thoughtful gesture or gift. I was creating gifts on the side, and finally decided to leave my 9-5 and start working Sukeban Creative full time.
Brand strategy and graphic/digital design agency
Levon Kurkjian '97
Brand Strategy Director & Owner
We are a brand strategy and creative services agency partnering with inspiring clients all over the world. While we spend a lot of our time in the Education, Non-Profit, and Food and Beverage sectors, we serve well-intentioned organizations of all different sizes across many industries. As a team of designers, developers, and strategists we believe that our unique, purposeful design approach is responsible for setting apart the results of our work. Purposeful design embraces your goals as our guide and ensures that everything we create for you is both aesthetically exceptional and strategically effective.
To promote good through purposeful design.
Financial Planning & Investment Management for Individuals and Families
Daniel F. Hawthorne MBA'96
Financial Planner & Investment Manager
With a commitment to transparency and integrity, I provide financial planning and wealth management to individuals. I bring years of experience as a financial advisor, both corporate and personal, as well strong customer relations capabilities. For a single and transparent fee, I provide financial planning, cash flow forecasting and scenario analysis, clear minimal-jargon explanations, wealth management, tax-aware investment strategy, and investment research and selection.
After the major market crash in 2008 and 2009, I was deeply disappointed in our financial advisor and went looking for something better. Unable to find what I was looking for I did some soul searching about what I thought was missing from the offerings of the established wealth management firms. Based on that experience, I built a business that: Puts your interests ahead of my own (aka “fiduciary duty”). Provides clarity, transparency, and fairness regarding how I get paid. Is consistently and proactively curious about your situation, goals and concerns. Focuses on managing taxes and fees so you can keep more of your assets working for you. Creates a customized, forward-looking investment strategy based on my relative risk-reward profile of the markets. Stretches beyond canned investment advice to provide suggestions regarding your alternatives in today’s ultra-low yielding fixed income environment. Invests in technology to give you a high-quality experience. Makes financial planning an integral – and free – part of my offering.
Class management software for yoga & fitness studios
Chris Patton MBA'02
CEO/Founder
Punchpass helps small independent yoga & fitness studios manage their businesses. Sell passes online, accept online reservations, publish your schedule online, and take class attendance - everything needed to run your pass-based business in a simple package.
I was interviewing a local business about a separate piece of software I was trying to launch. They pointed out another issue they had taking attendance and keeping track of their inventory. One thing led to another, I taught myself how to code, and launched Punchpass.
E-commerce marketing agency for Amazon Success
Jevon Howell MS'19
CEO
ShopHowell takes the guesswork out of being successful on Amazon, making e-commerce easy for small businesses. Our company offers a suite of essential services designed so that small businesses lacking time, manpower, and/or experience, can work with us to launch and expand their brands on Amazon.
I was inspired by the many brands I found on Amazon.com effectively leaving money on the table. They were selling their products on Amazon with poor quality photos, little to no effort on their SEO, and virtually no marketing. As I dug deeper, I uncovered that while many brands found it easy to get their products on Amazon, many more are unable to compete as they lacked the time, experience in e-commerce, and a team to help them. Understanding that my Amazon and business management experience could prove more valuable to brands than simply purchasing their products, I created ShopHowell. Our team of e-commerce experts actively works to make e-commerce easy for small businesses by helping them save time and grow their income; no experience necessary.
Stylish, mindful fashion in collaboration with influencers in the heart of London
Julia Brucher '02
Co-Founder and CEO
The fashion industry is broken, and we aim to transform it for the future by democratising the way fashion is produced. We enable individuals to design, manufacture, and sell their own sustainable fashion lines. We’re hard at work building a platform that will provide influencers (or any individual with an audience) access to all of the resources available to big brands, including access to suppliers, a community, and expert insight. Together with @thesmartfashionistas and @katetik we have launched our first capsule collection this autumn. Ruley rescues unused fabric and turns it into gorgeous pieces you can wear across years, not seasons. Everything you order from us is made to order, which means we produce it just for you. This helps us to drastically reduce waste, which we feel good about and we hope you will too.
Ruley is an incubation venture that was created in collaboration with London based incubator and accelerator Founders Factory. As co-founders, sustainability is a key concern for us and we believe there is lots of scope for improvement when it comes to fashion and sustainability. We believe that fast fashion is damaging to both the environment and to the people who work in the supply chain. We believe that buying fewer, higher quality items is a more sustainable consumer philosophy. And we believe that by working together with end consumer through product development we can create products that people want to buy - and will value for the long term. Together with @thesmartfashionistas and @katetik we have launched our first collection this autumn.
Software development for Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning, User Experience and Design
Rajeev Dixit MBA'10
Co-Founder and CTO
We are a product engineering services company that specializes in end-to-end product development, big data analytics, and user experience. We have a experts who understand your business domain, they will define your product requirements, visualize the product from all the touch-points of your end customers, design an intuitive user interfaces, develop a solid and scalable architecture, suggest an appropriate infrastructure stack, and develop a high quality, scalable product that is ready to go live with large number of your customers.
My years at Babson and my passion for innovation.
Specialty cakes, cookies, and cupcakes
Nicole Marshall '16
Founder and Baker
CakedUp Cole specializes in the production and selling of specialty cakes, cookies, and cupcakes for any event.
My love for baking and making people happy with cake, cookies, or cupcakes is what inspired me to start CakedUp Cole. I always enjoyed baking with my mom in the kitchen, and I wanted to continue improving my skills in the kitchen as well as showcase my creations to the public.
B2B marketing, sales, and demand generation agency
Heather Margolis MBA'06
Founder and CEO
Channel Maven helps large IT and Telecom companies like Google, Microsoft, and IBM enable their channel partners. Our team helps these companies better communicate to Partners by staying top-of-mind and driving demand with Partners leveraging proven demand generation strategies.
Having worked in the IT channel on both the partner and vendor side I saw a huge disconnect between what Partners need to build their business and what Vendors provided as resources.
Full-service digital agency
Keith Vera '04
Founding Partner
DeltaV Digital is a full-service digital strategy and marketing execution firm with services designed to enhance your digital organization. DeltaV’s team of digital experts work closely with your in-house marketers and technology experts to design, develop, and execute digital marketing and platform strategies that deliver results. Our goal is to help clients navigate the digital landscape and provide inbound and outbound marketing strategies aligned with brand goals to provide optimal web visibility and drive online success. DeltaV’s key capabilities include Search Engine Advertising (SEM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Online Media Buying, Analytics & Reporting, Content Marketing, Online Research, and Design & Website Development.
I was a part of a small marketing agency that got acquired in 2012. When it was time to move on from the acquiring company, starting a new digital agency was an easy choice and a natural fit.
Web and mobile development agency
Ronik Patel MS'12
Founder
We are a team of 24 developers, project managers, and testers. We love building web-powered platforms small for businesses and startups.
I started this venture so that I can create our web software as products. Finally, after 4 years, we have launched our internal products.
Responsible luxury brand that makes fashion effortless by handcrafting timeless heirloom pieces
Mayura Davda MS'16
CEO & Creative Director
MAYU is a sustainable luxury brand which promotes a conscious way of life. We are crafting goods for the betterment of our people and planet. Throughout our supply chain, we use and apply ethical, responsible and sustainable means to create, offer and delivery some of the finest luxury goods that make you feel good inside and out inspired by global cultures. We do all this without compromising on design, aesthetics, quality, form, or function of any of the goods. We hold very high standards and maintain exclusivity in our range of goods by ensuring our products are truly one-of-a-kind. ‘MAYU’ is derived from ‘Mayura’, which, in Japanese means ‘gentleness’ and ‘superiority’. These two contrasting, yet complementary qualities represent the MAYU tribe, a group of empowered individuals who understand the responsibility that luxury comes with. As a modern brand with a traditional core, we are reaching out to explorers, movers dreamers and shakers. MAYU...Imagined in Iceland. Designed in New York. Crafted in India.
I took a trip to Iceland in November 2015 with a bunch of friends over Thanksgiving break while I was studying at Babson. I was in awe of the ever-changing and out-of-the-world landscapes every single moment of my time in Iceland. I was intrigued by the place and its culture since the time we landed there and had my first interaction with a local. Whenever I visit a new city or town, something that I like to do is to explore and learn about the native art and craft apart from understanding the history, language and cuisine which many of us do. As I was browsing through the local markets, my eyes fell upon this beautiful set of small leather goods that were made from interesting and exotic-looking leather. Upon enquiring I learned that it was made sustainably from salmon and other types of fish skin which comes as a by-product of the fish processing units nearby and that fish leather has been a part of the Nordic culture for centuries. This concept was intriguing enough for me to start researching it as a potential business idea and to make it accessible to people from different parts of the world who had never heard of it. Our debut collection was named after the famous route ranging 300 km across the beautiful country of Iceland called The Golden Circle because it is where the roots of MAYU belong and the stunning landscapes of Iceland be it the magical dancing Auroras, the black sand beaches or the mesmerising moss-clad volcanic mountains served as the canvas for our brand’s inspiration. Iceland has been and will always remain a big part of MAYU’s journey.
Eco-friendly eyewear
Samuel Soria Santos MBA'11
Partner
At Parafina we're devoted to design eyewear that blends eco-friendly materials with seamless functionality. All our collections - inspired by nature, combines manufacturing technology and unique hand-crafted tradition. We strive to share a purpose, by launching eyewear that is not only eco, light and 100% allergic free, but also a perfect accessory for the daily routine.
Our philosophy is simple. We create pieces that are eco-friendly, social, and radical in its design. We're in the industry to make an impact.
Adobe, DocuWare, and Kodak products
Maria Hernandez Weyne '88
Co-Owner
PEGS combines software, hardware, and services for digital transformation of business processes to reduce costs, ensure compliance, and maximize collaboration. Products include DocuWare document management, Kodak Alaris scanners, and Adobe software. Services include high-volume scanning, workflows, forms, training, and consulting. We cover Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and the US Virgin Islands.
The company for which my husband worked suddenly closed, so we reinvented ourselves and created PEGS.
Helps pet parents support common pet health ailments with holistic, all-natural remedies
Emily Lagasse MBA'15
Founder & Owner
Petwell Supply specializes in helping you find products and services to support your pet's best health. We offer a wide variety of alternative and unique remedies and services to support specific ailments from cancer to kidney disease. While you're visiting our store in Somerville, MA, you can also stock up on our wide selection of bulk treats, bones, and snap a photo in our photo booth! We also offer dog walking and pet sitting services to our Somerville/Cambridge community. Schedule a free consultation on our website to learn more. If you can't make it to the store, but need help finding products for your pet, schedule a free product consultation: https://bit.ly/2ObYSs3.
I launched my first business in the pet industry, Fedwell Pet Foods, after a near-death experience with my dog, Fenway. After selling my pet food all over the country, I came to understand that all of my customers were struggling to support specific pet health ailments from allergies to cancer. I opened Petwell Supply in 2018 to help pet parents find holistic remedies to support their pet's best health.
Digital marketing agency with expertise in SEO and PPC
Alex Melen '06
Co-Founder
SmartSites is an award winning website design and digital marketing agency, with a focus on search engine marketing (SEO & PPC.)
A passion for helping small businesses succeed online.
Hand printed & limited edition wearable art for the collector within you
Andres Valencia MBA'15
Managing Director
At TIIIGA, we collaborate with artists from around the world to create mini collections of hand-printed and limited edition wearable art. Our unique pieces are crafted to allow people to express themselves, be different, and become who they really are. We only make a few units of each design and since we are strong believers in sustainable fashion, every piece is carefully hand printed and ethically produced in Bali of only natural and long-lasting materials.
I used to own a children's clothing brand and parents would always complain: "Why do all kids look the same?" and as much as I tried, it was very difficult to have our own fabrics. TIIIGA was born after I landed in Bali searching for surf and came across a fascinating hand-printing technique that allows designers to produce fewer quantities. After this trip to Bali, the TIIIGA concept was born to create limited runs of hand-printed, long lasting garments that inspire and encourage people to be different and free. All while bringing art to people’s lives and inviting them to buy more consciously.
C-Level business planning & financial management skills for growing companies
James Roche MBA'94
Principal
We consult owners & managers to discern key performance indicators & leading indicators for the specific business. When a system consistently captures, tracks and reports on financial & non-financial measures owners and managers simply refer to a dashboard of activity & results to discern the health and direction of current operations. We help build the finance function with people and processes to allow the business to more accurately forecast budgetary needs, develop steam-lined management reporting systems. Our analysis can expose opportunities for profitability in product lines or services, can increase cash flow by accelerating billing & collections processes or by increasing customer retention. We help existing businesses revision their finance function towards improving accuracy and increasing timeliness and understand-ability of reporting. We help with advanced tax planning, business planning & cash flow planning.
We recognized there are many businesses out there doing well with limited financial insight, leading us to wonder if insight could help accelerate performance.
Beach Cities Accounting provides outsourced accounting services, eliminating the burden of bookkeeping.
Kathy Flynn McQuiggan '86
CEO
Kathy McQuiggan, President and Owner of Beach Cities Accounting, is a both a CPA and an Intuit Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Having both credentials puts her in an exclusive group of the top 1% of Intuit QuickBooks ProAdvisors worldwide. In addition to her advanced QuickBooks knowledge, she has over 20 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience with Big 4 audit firms. The team members are CPAs, CPA candidates, or Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors. Beach Cities Accounting provides a full suite of on-site and cloud-based accounting services for small and midsized businesses and high net worth individuals. Depending on a client’s needs, Beach Cities Accounting can: Provide QuickBooks training, setup, system conversions and data cleanup. Manage 100% of a business’s accounting needs. Work directly with and oversee a client’s in-house bookkeeper for accuracy and compliance. With their combination of QuickBooks and business knowledge, Beach Cities Accounting is able to review financial statements and key performance indicators with their clients in a way that empowers owners to take their business to the next level. They help companies identify the day-to-day operational issues that negatively impact cash flow and profitability. Beach Cities Accounting uses cutting-edge technology to give their clients greater levels of automation, efficiency and profitability. Client systems can be accessed remotely, or set up in the cloud so financial results can
After years of helping out friends and local businesses with their accounting needs on a part time basis, I realized there was general lack of expertise in small business accounting services. In 2012, I jumped in to small business accounting on a full-time basis. Beach Cities Accounting allowed me to combine my strong desire to help people with my love of accounting and technology. As a trusted team member to our clients, our clients are empowered with additional financial expertise, and additional time to grow their businesses and streamline operations.
Real Estate Financing
Darren Franco MBA'00
Owner/Principal
Boston Mortgage Solutions, LLC provides guidance and arranging of mortgage financing on residential and commercial financing. The company's guiding principal is white glove customer service, understanding that everyone's financing requirements are different. Our loan originators are with you every step of the way and remain the single point of contact throughout the process. Whether a first time home buyer, a homeowner exploring an interest rate reduction or a seasoned investor looking for their fourth property, Boston Mortgage Solutions is your home for financing.
The main driving force was my passion for real estate and interest in financing. Starting Boston Mortgage Solutions, LLC has allowed me to branch out to other areas of real estate including sales, obtaining an investment portfolio as well as private financing.
CBD retailer/wholesaler
William Downing '80
Owner
Care Givers Connection (dba CBD Please) is a CBD wholesaler/retailer in which all products are tested by an independent, state and ISO certified cannabis testing lab. Products are tested for potency, to be sure they have the CBD claimed, and purity. We have over 30 years of research of cannabis as a medicine and we inform patients about drug interactions, proper dosing and side effects. We also make recommendations regarding the best methods of administration. We serve over 2,500 patients, some as far away as Australia, and have a physical office in Woburn, MA.
I've suffered from terrible gout since the mid-1980s and found right away that smoking marijuana made the pain tolerable. I've been researching and advocating for cannabis as a medicine since 1989. In 2013 the medical cannabis law in Massachusetts was enacted and on the first day of that year I started this company.
Dog Collars, Leashes and Accessories
Sarah Dyer '95, MBA'07
Founder/Owner/Pack Leader
Chuckle Hounds is committed to crafting fun, quality products for your dog. Need a custom dog collar? Want to design your own flower combination? Having trouble finding something that you really want to match your wedding decor? Contact us - we can help! Do you have a favorite shelter or rescue organization? While we love our dapper dogs and fancy felines, we recognize that not every animal is so lucky. It's part of our mission and founding purpose to help those in need. If you know of a shelter that needs raffle prizes, fundraisers or donations - let us know or have them contact us. We LOVE to help!
My adorable puppy and a visit from a great friend in the business.
Motorcycle R&D firm specializing in small batch, high quality manufacturing of motorcycle components
Terence Musto '10
CEO/Creator
Fabbro Industries is a motorcycle and motorcycle parts fabrication company that specializes in R&D to bring new products to the motorcycle industry. We invest in and manufacture products around which we can build an IP portfolio which can ultimately be licensed or sold. Our flagship product is the Type 57x, a unique patented frame that’s first of its kind and removes the need for pivot axles and integrates the suspension into existing frame members.
A passion for motorcycles combined with my desire to create. After Babson I entered the motorcycle industry through an apprenticeship, and began learning the industry as well as the skills needed to be a top quality fabricator. I realized the need for innovation in the industry with a soulful touch of nostalgia, and began to evaluate product ideas. Fabbro Industries was established in 2013 and we have been investing in IP and building our flagship product piece by piece ever since.
Machine learning strategy and software development
Keith Bourne MBA'03
CEO
Deep machine learning with neural networks, often referred to as artificial intelligence, has been taking the world by storm. Not too long ago, these solutions were expensive enough to be out of the reach of most companies. But with the rapid expansion of ML-based cloud services and a massive community that constantly pushes the state of the art to new levels, it is now within the reach of most companies. In many cases, these lower cost solutions are actually better than the more expensive solutions developed just a year or two prior. This is where Gradient Valley focuses, bringing together decades of experience in high tech consulting and development to identify the best and most cost-effective machine learning solutions for our clients of all sizes. Come visit us in the Valley!
Machine learning represents the intersection between the main areas I've spent most of my career: high-end software development, business strategy, and data analysis. I've always had a passion for combining these areas in a way that can help companies reach their potential. So as soon as Machine Learning became readily accessible, I saw the opportunity to provide these services and started Gradient Valley.
One stop solution for all kind of lighting
Manish Raichandani MBA'13
Director
Green Surfer is a total lighting solution provider with diversified business models in the field of LED outdoor, indoor, landscape and specialty lighting. With the manufacturing capacity of above 1 lakh square ft, Green Surfer has the largest scale solid-stage lighting base in R&D, talent, business models and marketing channels.
My family is in the business of electrical goods for more than 4 decades, so we wanted to have our own brand. Lighting seemed like the best fit.
Organization to de-stigmatize mental health
Maja Stevanovich '07
President
Provide mental fitness programs at corporations (b2b), hold massive entertainment events for awareness (b2c)
I developed bipolar2 at the age of 30 and was stigmatized at a fortune500 while on short term disability. This experience pushed me to to de-stigmatize mental health and help others.
Wealth Management Firm
Patrick Phelan III MBA'09
Wealth Advisor
Boutique wealth management firm serving clients with sustainable and socially responsible investment interests.
Deep desire to help people achieve their life goals.
The Apex of Bespoke & Boutique Guitars
Jim Pallotta '86
Owner
Online retailer specializing in consultative sales of impossibly rare guitars, amps and effects.
Turned my skills of trading and love of music gear into a fun hobby business to keep me busy in retirement.
Prime Realty assists owners, users, and developers of office, industrial, retail and multifamily property in Florida and Georgia
Tyler Saldutti '06
Founder & CEO
We provide the opportunity to partner with a group of world class real estate entrepreneurs to achieve the highest return on your real estate. Brokerage, Property Management, Valuations, and Development Services.
I wanted to create a better commercial real estate firm and the demand was there, especially in 2008 Florida. As a fifth generation real estate entrepreneur the inspiration was instilled over many winter breaks and summers working on construction sites. Hard work is rewarded and relationships are everything. People in real estate investment seem to often be building trans-generational wealth. I like that. Those are my people.
Audio editor for podcasts, audio books & voice overs
Anup Gosavi MBA'13
CEO & Co-Founder
Spext is like Google Docs for audio editing and makes creation of podcasts, audio books easy. You cut the “umms”, awkward silences, and more by simply deleting the auto-generated transcript, not the wave-forms. Type in words and they are synthesized in the speaker's voice.
Because of voice first devices like Airpods, Alexa, etc, consumption of audio content is growing. Yet, editing & production audio content is hard because people have to learn waveform based software. This means a lot of amazing stories remain untold. We thought if we could make editing audio as easy as editing text, billions of people would tell their stories. That is why we built SPEXT- to democratize audio production.
Wedding Photography & Video
Greg Riccardi '91
Owner
Having started when I was a junior in high school, I am continuing my lifelong passion. We do high end Wedding Photography and Video (cinematography). We serve the entire world. Though we do not actively pursue this type of work, we also produce photography and video for live corporate events and marketing purposes.
A passion for preserving memories!
Virtual Management Consulting firm dedicated to pricing strategy, marketing and sales
Lisa Spadafora Thompson MBA'96
Founder & CEO
Sturbridge Growth Partners (SGP) Inc. was founded in 2017 by Lisa S. Thompson. SGP is a cutting-edge model for delivering high-impact, cost-effective consulting to clients. We are a collection of independent consultants with extensive experience in world-class consulting firms. Our expertise lies in pricing, marketing and sales strategies across multiple B2B industries including: SaaS/software, industrials/manufacturing, chemicals, distribution, medical devices, and other B2B services companies.
What inspired us to create this model is the number of companies (large and small) that want access to high caliber expertise without paying exorbitant fees. Unlike many consulting firms, we have zero overhead. Our independent consultants have a history of collaboration and know how to work effectively and efficiently to address our clients most pressing challenges. Our clients pay for the advice and answers they need from the people most equipped to help them. That means the highest caliber practical advice at the lowest total cost.
Branding and marketing firm for marketing agencies
Jefffrey Meade '98
President
Meade helps marketing agencies earn status, attract new customers and grow their business. We partner with agency owners to translate their vision, goals, and challenges into real world strategies, effective growth plans and tangible results.
Meade & Company is built on the realization that marketing agencies, some of the greatest storytellers, craft compelling stories for their clients but rarely do it for themselves.
Apparel & Gear design and production for corporate and retail
Lauree Cameron Eckler MBA'00
Founder/Partner
Zig Zag Swag works with our clients to custom design and produce high-quality apparel and accessories that help to market a business, build a brand, support a cause, and that both employees and customers love to wear and use. We all love SWAG, especially, that which is thoughtfully designed and chosen, is useful, and conveys a message of pride in the places we work, shop, socialize, and play. We work closely with our clients to design just the right products to build their brand and market their business at an affordable price point. We love what we do and we pride ourselves in top-notch customer service.
Zig Zag Swag was borne out of company - Tragabigzanda, a lifestyle apparel brand that honors the heritage of the north shore of Massachusetts. After purchasing and/or seeing our Tragabigzanda branded gear, we received numerous requests from local businesses to design and produce high quality gear for their employees to wear and/or to sell to their customers.
Handmade jewelry & handcrafted gifts
Ranjeet Pawar '98
Owner
Artfully Elegant specializes in the finest selection of handmade jewelry with a special focus on handmade engagement rings and wedding bands. Our inventory of jewelry hails from highly respected artists known around the world.
I've been in this business for over 17 years. During that time, the marketplace has seen a great deal of shifting in both product lines offered and the distribution channels needed to bring them to the end consumer. My goal in creating ArtfullyElegant.com was to provide the handmade jewelry client with a wide selection of uniquely designed jewelry that was easy to purchase from anywhere in the world. Our collection of artists, along with the unique selection of inventory they can provide, makes for the perfect fit between the handmade jewelry buyer and the pieces they love.
The world's largest heli-skiing and heli-hiking company
Jeremy Levitt '05
President
CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures is the world's largest heli-skiing and heli-hiking company, operating 12 lodges in the winter and 3 in the summer within the interior of British Columbia.
We continue Hans Gmoser's legacy by guiding guests through life-changing mountain experiences.
Handmade, all-natural granola bar company
Sarah Christie '15, MBA'21
Co-Owner
With 9 unique flavors and New England-sourced ingredients, our handmade granola bars are a perfect fit for any lifestyle or activity. Our company strives to work with small business owners and promote New England living.
The Woodstock Cookie Co was founded in 1999 in Woodstock, VT. When our family stumbled on the granola bars while vacationing in Brattleboro, VT. we enthusiastically brought the bars back to our family and friends in Rhode Island. When the company closed in 2017, our family acquired the granola bar portion of the Woodstock Cookie Company and continue to make these bars that are shipped throughout New England today.
Maine-made, hand-dipped chocolate truffles, caramels, and seasonal confections
Kristin Thalheimer Bingham MBA'02
Co-Owner
Dean's Sweets creates hand-dipped chocolate truffles, caramels, and other seasonal confections, using the highest quality chocolate and the best of local ingredients. Made in small batches in Portland, Maine, Dean's Sweets' award winning chocolate is completely nut-free, with several vegan and dairy-free options.
Dean's Sweets was first created as an entrepreneurial venture to complement the co-owners' "day jobs" with something creative and immediately pleasurable. Soon after starting in 2004, chocolate became the main focus, eclipsing all previous ventures.
NYC’s premier tsukemen specialty restaurant
Specialized products designed to hide the appearance of gynecomastia in men with ease and comfort
Bijan Shahvali MBA'12
Co-Founder
As Joe Namath once said, “when you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can do amazing things.” At Confidence Bodywear, we aim to help people feel better about themselves in the most economic and non-invasive way possible. Our disruptively simple products are designed to reduce the appearance of Gynecomastia and Pseudogynecomastia in men. Products like our compression shirts are discrete and can be worn comfortably under both formal and casual clothing.
After many conversations with friends, it became clear that both gynecomastia and psuedogynecomastia were quite common among men. Further, it caused many of them to feel insecure about their image. With some research we found solutions that were both effective and easy to wear. At Confidence Bodywear, we want to continue find innovative solutions that help more people feel confident again!
Retail and Commercial Flooring
A.J. Boyajian MBA'10
Co-Owner
Retail and Commercial Floorcovering with three retail stores in the Boston area. We sell and install all types of flooring including carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl tile, laminate, etc. We are the largest retail flooring company in New England.
Continuing the family business.
The largest dealers of American tall clocks in the United States
John Delaney '89
President
We are a family business that has been buying and selling antique clocks for 50 plus years. In that time, we have amassed the largest selection of Antique American Tall Case Clocks for sale in the United States. When you visit, you can expect to find over 180 tall case clocks on display at all times. Representative of which, are many of the most famous makers working in America. In addition, you will find a wide selection of American wall and shelf clocks as well as French and English mantle and carriage clocks. If you are interested in antique clocks, our shop is well worth a visit.
Opportunity!
Occupational therapy services
Teresa Stock '86
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
I am a licensed, registered Pediatric Occupational Therapy Doctor with over 20 years of experience working with typical and special needs children, teens, and young adults ages 2-25 in the Needham/Newton area and nearby communities. I offer pediatric special needs occupational therapy services including fine motors skills, handwriting instruction, transition planning, self-help skills, and sensory diet consultations, in the convenience of your home or at my office in Needham. I received my Doctorate in OT from Quinnipiac in 2017 and my Masters in OT from Tufts in 1998. I also have a Master’s in Business from Bentley. I have taught at Salem State and assisted and presented at OT classes at Mass General Hospital’s Institute of Health Professionals. I have presented in the community on several topics including Sensory, Self-Regulation, Transition Planning, and Handwriting.
The families and clients that I helped had a need for in-home client-centered services.
Connecting rural craftsmanship with global markets through luxurious handmade carpets
Nitesh Chaudhary '13
Director, Innovation
Jaipur Rugs is a family business strengthened by the purpose of protecting ancestral know-how and connecting rural craftsmanship with global consumers. By placing the human aspect at its core, the company has grown to become the largest network of artisans in India. It uses the age-old art form of handmade carpets as a tool to bring prosperity into the homes of 40,000 rural artisans of which 80% are women. Founded in 1977 by Nand Kishore Chaudhary with just two looms, it now has over 7,000 looms and sells in over 60 countries. Today the company creates contemporary works of art by collaborating with creative talents capable of showcasing this ancestral craft with a new vision.
Reviving the dying art of carpet weaving and creating a sense of bonding and community is at the core of the company’s business philosophy. The Inspiration for Jaipur Rugs has been towards bridging the gap between the Indian weaver at the grassroots and the urban consumers across the globe.
Full service storage company
Joe Zanca '15
COO
OnDemand Storage is a full service storage company, which provides pick up, storage, and delivery of items through an advanced tech platform. Our core markets are colleges, boarding schools, and both B2B and B2C consumers of storage. Renting storage space has never been easier.
An entrepreneurial venture my current partners and I started while ate Babson. We came up with a business plan, saw an opportunity, and executed it, and haven't looked back since.
Women's fashion inspired by Africa, made for you
Sianna Elise '18
CEO & Founder
FÀNDÉ translates to threads in Vai, one of the many languages spoken in Liberia. FÀNDÉ isn’t like most clothing companies you know. Our mission is twofold. In addition to bringing our unique vision to women’s fashion, we seek to foster entrepreneurship and employment in growing economies. Inspired by the rich cultural heritage of traditional African patterns and colors, we design clothes for the modern woman on the go. With the help of Liberian women and local tailors, FÀNDÉ creates bold garments that bring together the best of centuries-old traditions and modern, on-trend styles. But we truly believe that we can do more than just create beautiful clothes. FÀNDÉ hopes to foster a positive connection between Liberian communities and the world through business, style, and expert craftsmanship.
The story of FÀNDÉ is closely intertwined with the story of its founder, Sianna Elise. As a designer, entrepreneur, and Liberian-American, Sianna grew up visiting Liberia with her family. While on these trips, she’d get local tailors to custom-make clothing for her using traditional fabrics. Upon returning to America, she was approached by friends and strangers alike, who all had the same question: “Where did you get that?” This happened so many times, she felt she had to share her unique styles with the world. In addition to her love of all things clothes, fashion and makeup, Sianna has a deep love for Liberia and its people. She hopes that her clothes will honor their traditions while sharing a piece of their culture with others. In some small way, she hopes that FÀNDÉ can help people come together beyond race, class, and culture to build a better world.
Powering the best bank loyalty programs in the world
Gavin Dein '98
Founder and CEO
We turn bank communication channels into smart marketing channels for the world's largest retailers. We believe you can do good and do good business. That's why we have a goal to give back $1 Billion to members of our reward programs by 2022. Today we have given back over $800 Million. We power the best bank loyalty programs in the world, around the world, for clients including Amex, Mastercard, Visa, HSBC, NatWest and Virgin.
I had a goal to help football supporters to get close to the action – enjoying affordable stadium football whilst ensuring clubs also benefit commercially. I created a company that rolled out numerous loyalty schemes for some of the biggest clubs in world football. It was this simple idea that gave birth to the business we now call Reward. We get customers closer to the things that they care about and in doing so, we ensure banks and retailers alike benefit from more rewarding and profitable interactions. It’s a simple yet powerful approach that is transforming the world of loyalty as we know it.
25 Acre Eco-Resort studded with Unique Tree-houses
Varun Hooja '03
Partner
Sanat Hooja '06
Partner
The Machan is an exclusive eco-resort with unique tree houses, rising 30 - 45 feet above the forest, offering complete serenity to those looking to escape into nature. Each machan has been carefully designed to minimize any impact on its natural surroundings while offering its inhabitants spectacular views in luxurious comfort. Primarily off grid and run 80% on sustainable resources, The Machan is an island of green unto itself.
Fulfill a need for those that want to escape into nature whilst earning a living in the concrete jungles of today.
Music rehearsal space / live music venue
David Zuckerman MBA'18
Co-Founder
Soundcheck Studios offers monthly and hourly rehearsal studios to musicians, as well as a 250-person live music venue. Monthly Rehearsal Studios are perfect for musicians/bands that want a place to store their gear and practice any time they want. Hourly Rehearsal Studios are great for musicians that want a place to just come for a few hours, plug in, and play. There is live music almost every Friday and Saturday nights on the main stage as well as Open Mic nights every other Monday.
My friends and I were looking for a practice space for our band and couldn't find any good options...so we decided to open our own!
Law Firm and Small Business Consulting
Mike Bigelow MBA'19
Principal/Consultant
Founded by a lawyer who understands the unique compliance challenges they face, MBiggen helps solo attorneys and small firms embrace numbers and technology to run better businesses by increasing revenues and efficiencies, letting lawyers focus on their clients' needs. Additionally, MBiggen likewise helps small businesses and startups navigate financial, legal, and marketing strategies.
From litigating small, personal cases in a two-person firm to working on the largest antitrust suit in history, a common thread I've seen across law firms and lawyers is an overwhelming lack of business sophistication. As one of those attorneys, I committed several years ago to grow my own business knowledge, starting with marketing and culminating with a Babson MBA. Rather than simply improving my own firm, I saw greater opportunity in using my status as a peer to share what I've learned with other attorneys as a means to increase their efficiencies and revenues while providing increased access to legal services.
Representation for how visionaries manage their paid speaking
Amy Gray '94
Founder/CEO
Hi there - if you want to manage your paid speaking work in a modern and successful way, we're here to offer advice and guidance through our advisory services. We manage all paid speaking for 'category of one' luminaries like Woz, the Co-Founder of Apple, Blake Mycoskie, Founder of TOMS and Madefor, Aimee Mullins, 5x TED speaker, actor and model, and MILCK (aka Connie Lim), Atlantic Records artist. For a select few, we also offer customized management of all paid speaking inquiries worldwide. If your content taps into a corporate need, is highlighted in your TED talk or best-selling book - or if you founded an iconic business, you'll be in great company. We love what we do and look forward to offering our advice to you - as you amplify your reach or as you intentionally filter opportunities that come your way.
I spent a decade as a large scale, for-profit, conference producer and was so frustrated dealing with arrogant or condescending agents who represented top tier speakers. I wondered if there was a need in the market for agents who were both effective and kind, representing speakers who felt that combination was important. New Leaf was born from that idea and 18+ years later, we're still at it!
Residential and commercial mosquito and tick control
Brad Maher '86
Franchise Owner/VP of Operations
Mosquito Shield Franchise Corp. pioneered residential mosquito control in 2001 and have been perfecting this home service ever since. Enjoying your yard is our number one goal. Results are what we are known for in the industry and what every homeowner is looking for when choosing a company. Our proprietary blend of natural oils, called Mosquito Shield Protection Blend, is another key that differentiates us from all other companies. Our focus is mosquito and tick control, period. Seeing is believing. Sign up for a free spray or a seasonal plan. No contracts, just results!
I joined Corporate because of my relationship with the owner and ended up purchasing a franchise because of the opportunity!
Prebiotic aloe vera infused water
Kenneth Park '13
Founder/CEO
Detoxwater is a premium line of bottled water enhanced with prebiotic aloe, electrolytes and vitamins. Each bottle contains the highest quality ACTIValoe®, delivering the clinically proven benefits of pure aloe vera juice – an ingredient known to support healthy digestion, improved skin complexion and immune function. Founded by Kenneth Park in 2016, the brand's mission is to create the best-tasting, highest-quality aloe products on the market while education today's consumers on its many health benefits. Certified USDA Organic, OU Kosher, vegan, gluten-free, non GMO, and made in the USA. The brand is available nationwide and on Detoxwater.com in 6 delicious flavors at only 30 calories per bottle. Drink up and experience Healing Hydration®!
For CEO/Founder, Ken Park, aloe was part of everyday life – thanks to his mother, Myong Park. When his mom experienced extreme digestive health issues, she had tried everything. After failing to find any traditional pharmaceutical remedies, a doctor suggested trying aloe, which worked wonders. She realized aloe was one of Mother Nature's unmatchable gifts that she had to share with her loved ones. So, the Park family quickly became a pack of aloe enthusiasts. When Ken went to college, he saw a huge void in the marketplace. This sparked his quest to make the best-tasting and healthiest aloe drink on the market – Detoxwater!
Gourmet Caribbean American Sauces
Kamaal Jarrett MBA'12
Founder
Hillside Harvest is a gourmet sauce company fueled by individuals with a love for food and a passion for exploration. We’re energized by the bold, the unique, and the delicious!
Born in Cypress Hall, a small town high atop the Red Hills of Kingston, Jamaica, Kamaal Jarrett, the Founder of Hillside Harvest, was taught to appreciate the simple things in life. Later, when his parents decided to establish roots in the United States, they settled on Milton, Massachusetts, a small town nestled between Boston and the Great Blue Hill mountain range. Growing-up, Kamaal showed an inherent love for food; watching endless hours of PBS cooking shows and spending the summer hours with his Aunt Elaine in her Egleston Square bakery and Caribbean restaurant. As his passion for food grew, so did Kamaal’s appreciation for the two cultures that raised him. Exposing his family to traditional American dishes or cooking authentic Jamaican dishes for his friends became a normal routine.
Action based ecosystem designed to help consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands grow
Zachary DeAngelo MBA'10
CEO/Founder
RodeoCPG is built by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Our team is comprised of operations, sales, and marketing experts all driven by the common goal to help founders achieve their version of success. We are specialist in Food, Beverage, and Health & Beauty products and cumulatively share over 150 years of experience in the space. We help founders with commercialization, retail sales strategy, operational execution, demand planning, data and analytical decision making, brand strategy, and financial engineering. We ultimately believe that growing teams need people performing specific actions against measurable milestones. The CPG industry is fraught with diminishing margin, increased complexity, difficult monopolistic enterprise and Rodeo is resolved to help brands navigate through these challenges.
I spent most of the last 10 years building my own brands and facing the exact same challenges that our customers face today. I saw incubators and accelerators popping up that were largely education based but in my experience, companies needed people doing stuff, not just telling them what to do. That drove me to start Rodeo as a means to create a more likely path toward success. In an industry with a 90% failure rate, can we create a platform that can flip those odds around? That is the question that drives all of us.
India based fine jeweler
Jay Dalal MBA'89
Owner/Partner
We are a family owned company, founded in 1995. We design and manufacture fine diamond and precious stone studded jewelry for world markets, specializing in developing customized products for customers.
I was always interested in designing jewelry. With India being a major center of cut and polished diamonds, we had ready supply that could be procured at competitive prices.
Avocado oil-based products
Sioma Waisburd MBA'10
Co-Founder/Director
At the core of every Chosen Foods product is avocado, the powerful superfood found in all our oils, dressings, mayos, and sprays—and there are plenty of reasons why it’s our all-star ingredient. Avocados are one of the world’s most nourishing, nutrition-packed foods, thanks to its high level of antioxidants, monounsaturated fats, fiber to keep you fuller, more satisfied, and less hangry. Chosen Foods uses 350 million hand-harvested avocados a year, working closely with our farmers in Michoacán, Mexico, where our Hass avocados grow in the optimal climate and elevation. Our avocados are never sprayed, and every Chosen Foods product is non-GMO verified. No tinkering with the avocado’s natural genetic makeup—ever. We’ve created a mild, cook-with-anything flavor that’s wholesome, healthy, and wildly versatile, whether you’re sautéeing, baking, or broiling. That’s why we’re all about the avocado. It’s the nourishing boost that makes us excited to cook, curious to experiment, and happy to know we’re making a positive impact on our bodies with real food. Pure ingredient, pure intention. See what we mean? Avo-obsessed!
The want to bring back ancient and nourishing way of eating into our modern life
Financial & Operational Advisor for Creative Firms
Hugh Glazer '77, P'13
Founder & Managing Director
The WinterView Group provides interim CFO and fractional CFO services to entrepreneurial and creative companies that require strategic project management and business leadership, but don’t need to hire a full-time permanent CFO.
To help CEOs and entrepreneurs reach goals and success milestones.
Online beauty store providing the largest selection of natural & organic products
Vaibhav Mittal MBA'12
Founder
Our love for organic and natural products, combined with our unparalleled vision to spread this love to our customers, is what drives us every second. Having experienced the natural goodness firsthand, we consider it is as our calling to share this enriching experience with our customers. To keep you inspired by Mother Nature, we offer a growing selection of products under various categories including Natural and Organic Products, Luxury Ayurveda, Beauty & Personal Care Products, Health & Wellness Essentials, Aroma and Spa products, Baby Essentials etc. Our carefully handpicked brands create products from high quality raw materials and/or organic and natural ingredients.
Having personally benefited and fascinated with the results of natural products while I was working in Los Angeles, I set out to share my personal experiences with the world. And to make it large, I started with the Lovely Lifestyle marketplace in India. I strive every single day to have the best product assortment to make Lovely Lifestyle the most sought after destination for Purely Organic Lifestyle products.
Digital Services Marketplace
Hugo Finkelstein '17
Co-Founder & CEO
Rise aims to empower independent professionals and their clients by offering a cost efficient, more secure and more transparent digital services marketplace leveraging the block-chain technology & smart contracts.
My past experience. I've been a freelancer in the block-chain world. I'm convinced of the value add of these technologies for independent professionals.
Gauze pads, bandages, and cotton for hospital and home use
Juan Andres Molins '96
President
We have been manufacturing gauze and cotton for medical and home use since 1983. We distribute our products to all of Central America. We can do private labeling for clients who wish to promote their brand. We are now also creating our beauty line with cotton balls, cotton pads, and other products.
It was a way to diversify our textile industry, with products that have less competition than the traditional line of products. We have developed our brand Migasa, and sell to all of Central America. We have much potential to grow with our cotton products.
Luxury Travel Advisory
Carolina Boffa '16
Luxury Travel Advisor
Adventyr is a small Boston-based travel advisory that specializes in planning one of a kind travel itineraries for clients around the world. From weekend getaways to month long trips, Adventyr will create the experience that you want and not a cookie-cutter experience for the masses. With access to private experiences and local guides not often advertised, we're able to create something unforgettable for our clients!
Having always been passionate about travel, I wanted to find a way to help others find that same passion through incredibly special experiences! I want to show people that there are ways to travel that are also socially responsible and ecologically safe by minimizing the carbon footprint of those experiences. While everyone can book a flight or hotel room online these days, not everyone can plan an experience that connects you with local leaders in rural Argentina or includes private vineyard tours in France. Going to Babson also gave me such a global mindset, and I wanted to create a business in which I could continue working with people from all around the world!
Award-winning 5-star luxury wellness escape in the heart of Brussels
Melissa Rancourt MBA'01
Owner
Serendipity Wellness is the owner of the Serendip Spa and Yoga brands. Serendip Spa is a luxurious holistic wellness centre, situated in the heart of Brussels. Helping the international and Brussels community, Serendip offers authentic treatments with a team direct from Tibet, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and other countries bringing ancient remedies to our modern day surroundings. Housed in two historic buildings, the spa in one, the Serendip Studio in the other where spa, yoga, meditation and wellness courses and classes are offered 7 days a week. We also partner with wellbeing oasis retreats in India and Portugal. Our Serendip Store, offered within our Spa offers natural, organic and bio dynamic products sourced from around the world and retailed exclusively in Brussels. We also are a certified Yoga Teacher Training school. Serendip Spa is also a multi-annual winner of the World Spa Luxury Award, the Luxury Travel Guide, Haute Grandeur Global Spa, Global Luxury Hotel & Spa, Travel & Hospitality Awards - and featured in the National Geographic Spa & Wellness Collection.
As an engineer and business leader, I've always gravitated towards wellness offerings as a means to balance stress. I wanted to create a company to provide this to others.
Handmade jewelry, accessories and gifts
Esmeralda Lambert MBA'11
CEO
Esmeralda offers a curated selection of handmade jewelry, accessories and gifts sourced responsibly from artisans and family businesses from the US and around the world.
I am a jewelry designer and I love supporting other artists. By having my own store, I am able to sell my own line, but also help other rising designers.
Customized gifting for corporate functions, social events and weddings
Anne-Marie Dutil Blatchford '89
Co-Founder
Olivia Blatchford '12
Co-Founder
LUX BOX is a full service gifting company. We create meaningful and personalized gifts that capture the essence of your event. Whether you need to make a first impression as your guest arrive, or a lasting impression before your guests depart, we will work with you to make your vision come to life. Let us take care of every detail from conception to delivery.
My daughters!
Full-service retail musical instrument stores in Pennsylvania & New York
Peter Sides '98
President
Robert M. Sides Family Music Centers was founded in 1937 in Williamsport, PA. We specialize in sales, rentals, repairs and lessons for all types of musical instruments - from pianos to piccolos. Our staff of music educators, professional musicians and instrument repair technicians are committed to sharing the joy of making music with all ages. Our flexible & affordable rent-to-own programs make it easy to "try before you buy." Our piano restoration department specializes in pre-owned and authentically-restored Steinway & Sons pianos.
My grandfather and great grandfather were piano tuners. My father then expanded the piano & organ store into other areas, such as guitars, band and orchestra instruments with a focus on lessons, repairs and rent-to-own programs.
Insurance Agency
Jacques Kaiser MBA'00
Insurance Agency Owner
Brightway, Miramar is not your typical independent insurance agency. We’re a Brightway agency, which means we have relationships with over 100 insurance companies and can offer you expert advice and more choice than any other independent agent. Getting started is easy; we’ll ask about you, your family and your needs, and use our insurance expertise to build you a customized policy that will provide the coverages you need at a price you want.
When I moved from Brazil.
Independent Consultant for Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski
Suzanne Silva Peterson '85
Independent consultant
We are the independent marketing arm of Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski. We are a home party business offering high end costume jewelry with the powerhouse brand of Swarovski Crystal.
I joined the business to provide a second stream of income while my children are in college and to help save for my retirement goals.
Muay Thai Training Retreat in Bangkok
Chayanon Visutthithada '12
Co-Founder
Our aim is to provide a modern Muay Thai experience for all using traditional Muay Thai values. Combining martial arts, culinary arts, and hospitality, we aim to become a powerhouse in Sports Tourism and Retreats.
Losing weight, preserving, and promoting Thailand's national martial art of Muay Thai.
Armenian board books with transliterated text for children
Taline Badrikian MBA'05
CEO
Our goal is to provide entertaining board books that are written in Armenian for 0-3-year-olds, in order to encourage the adoption of the Armenian language from an early age. Our books provide transliterated text for non- Armenian readers and speakers and have adorable and captivating illustrations for all to enjoy.
I wasn't having a lot of luck when trying to find Armenian books for my 1-year-old daughter. I wanted her to become familiar with the Armenian language -- the look and sound of it -- from an early age. Books I eventually found didn't have the kinds of things I would typically look for in a children's book -- a brief uplifting story or a story that delivers a message, kid-friendly illustrations, durability (board books vs. paper books), and most importantly in some cases, Armenian text.
Student Co-Living Space
Chinmoy Mishra MBA'08
Founder & CEO
HooLiv is looking to tap into the fast growing segment of student housing/accommodation in India. As per a recent reports, India’s co-living space is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17% in the next five years to touch nearly INR 1-trillion. HooLiv intends to provide students across India with hassle-free affordable housing options. It is placing considerable focus on providing comfortable and hygienic accommodations along with convenience with respect to contracts, meal options, skill gap based trainings, and work towards building communities where students can not only share a common space but also ideas and intents.
Student housing is one of the most unorganized sectors in India. The current housing options come with their own set of challenges ranging from unhygienic living conditions and lack of privacy to bad food and limited infrastructure. Furthermore, traditional student housing models do very little with respect to community building and helping students deal with loneliness and peer pressures. This is where HooLiv with its vision to build stronger communities plays such a crucial role. It is looking to provide not just a place for students to stay and commune but go beyond and provide a platform for them share intent and ideas as well and collaborate at various levels. Having started, scaled and successfully exited my previous venture and not to mention receiving Babson’s Rising Star Alumni Award, I was sure that I could bring in the same fundamentals, level of discipline and frugal innovation mindset to my latest venture as well. The bonus was having my previous founding team back together. Among the founding members, we have pretty much all bases covered to take on this massive opportunity in the student co-living space.
Electric Vehicle Leasing
Dhairya Gupta MBA'08
Founder & CEO
We are the only company which provides ownership of the electric vehicle with ease of leasing. We not only save the environment and reduce pollution by making last mile delivery electric, we also increase the income of our customers. We are solving the last mile connectivity problem and encouraging the use of public transport.
In a way Babson. After selling my first venture - AllizHealth which I had co-founded with a fellow Babson Alum, Babson asked me what my goal for 2019 was going to be. When I formulated my goal, I knew I had to do something for the environment and also for the masses of India. I am a biking enthusiast and an environmentalist. I combined these two passions with this venture.
Quick service burger restaurants and seasonal food trucks
Jack Barber '16
Co-Owner
Max Barber '17
Co-Owner
Mainely Burgers is a quick service burger restaurant specializing in grass-fed beef, antibiotic free chicken, veggie burgers, fried chicken, hand cut fries, vegetable sides, frappes and more! The business originated with a single seasonal food truck in Maine in 2012 and now operates four Maine food trucks, a Maine commissary space and two Boston restaurants. The company employees 55 employees. Owned and operated by brothers Jack '16 and Max '17 Mainely Burgers is also run by Derek White '14, MS '14 who is their Director of Culinary Operations. Max and Jack are passionate about making delicious, nourishing, fun, food. They are equally inspired by their grandfather’s emphasis on quality and the innovative food scene of Portland, Maine. While the core menu stays the same, the brothers enjoy inventing memorable, seasonally inspired specials.
Food and Family! Part of that love is a love of food. As the Barbers often say, the food business is in their DNA. Internships were tough to find between 2008 – 2012. We started our business to give our friends a reason to come back to Portland, Maine. At the same time, we were becoming the first food truck in Portland. They were illegal up until we began to lobby at City Hall during our first summer in business. Today there are over 60 food trucks in the greater Portland area.
Handmade, Clay Jewelry
Taelyr Roberts '15
Founder
Hippie Adjacent creates unique wearable jewelry that can have essential oils applied to them for a personalized aromatherapy experience or worn as they are. They are as beautiful as they are functional.
Taelyr is a Dallas, Texas native who has always had a love of the arts-in many different forms. Using this love and a knack for creating with her hands, following her college graduation, she began delving into the world of wellness and healing practices to combat the stress of the world she now knew as adulting. Aside from yoga, the most impactful in her new life was the use of essential oils. As useful as these learnings were, she never quite fully identified with the yogis flooding her Instagram feed or the wellness gurus whose books she'd read. They lacked in a lot of ways the unique that made her who she was and is today. As her needs for wellness and representation grew more complex she learned the art of creating essential oil blends and began weaving them into her daily life and routine. Because people would give her odd glances while holding essential oil blends to her nose, she knew that there had to be a way to carry her oil blends around with her everyday but also avoid those odd glances. By marrying two of her interests, Hippie Adjacent was born-essential jewelry for the modern wellness junkie. As they say, the rest is history.
Shopping platform that lets each user customize their own experience.
Nicole Phillips WIN Lab '20
Co-Founder
Raquel Phillips '17, MS'17, WIN Lab '20
Co-Founder
We're a subscription-based shopping platform that enables user engagement to dictate the user's recommendations and we capture that behavior to build powerful retail analytics. Because of our closed platform and interactive features providing several points of engagement, we learn more about our users than traditional brands are able to and can recommend better products to our users faster than our competitors. A platform that requires a user to login enables us to capture, in real-time, every user action, reaction, preference, interest, and engagement across multiple brands that may not be offered side-by-side anywhere else online. Additionally, our business model requires us to hold no inventory, but manage and capitalize on our retail partner's existing inventory.
We both experienced the frustration of shopping online when we were working in the corporate world. Despite having the interest and disposable income to shop, actually sitting down to browse hundreds of products at a time to find one piece of clothing was too time-consuming for our lives. We understood the purchases that we would have made if that experience was more personal and more convenient and after speaking to dozens of other professional women who felt the same, we decided to create that better experience.
B2C SaaS Sales Compensation Verification Service
Daniel Goodman MBA'99
CEO
We bring peace of mind to sales people, assuring them they are fully compensated and providing the tools and information for remuneration if they are not. We are solving a problem which no one else has solved. Salespeople are blind to knowing if they are fully paid. They must rely solely on the employer, which becomes a source of uneasiness and lower productivity. All existing solutions focus on the employer, whereas TruCommish is the only solution which supports the individual salesperson. Our cloud-based compensation verification service provides visibility as to what the salesperson expected compared to what they were actually paid. TruCommish allows salespeople to take the worry out of compensation accuracy and focus on earning more of it.
I have been manually finding sales commission discrepancies for family, friends and colleagues for the past 25 years and have always wanted to automate and scale it into a business.
Creating the life of your dreams one action plan at a time
Courtney Wilson MBA'17
Life Design Consultant
I believe that absolutely everybody can have the life of their dreams regardless of circumstances. But something about your life just doesn’t sit well with your heart. You’re going through the motions, doing what you’re supposed to do, but you don’t delight in your days, aren’t proud of your weeks and you don’t marvel at your months. But you should. Every moment, every action you take should be building a life filled with joy, peace and fulfillment. Toward giving you a life that makes you feel so genuine and proud that you want to burst. When you work with me, we use a combination of design thinking and military framework to build an actionable road map and calendar so that every day, every week, and every month is leading on the path to your ideal life. Then I follow up with monthly accountability sessions to make sure you stay on track. No throwing you to the wolves and hoping you can do it on your own. If you’re ready to live your authentic, dream-filled life, let’s chat.
After six years as an Army Engineer, including a 12 month combat deployment to Afghanistan, I realized that living authentically is the greatest gift we can give to ourselves and the world. My time as a veteran as well as a consultant for a multi-billion dollar company has given me the skills and tools to help others uncover their authentic priorities and create tangible, actionable road maps to get there.
Clinical sales training and development agency
Shaun McMahon '90
President/Founder
Founded in 2004, Illuminate is a client-focused, full-service pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clinical sales training and development firm. With our agile, dynamic staff, we deliver personalized client service on every project, every time. We provide innovative and creative training solutions that address specific business needs, change behavior, and improve job performance. Our experience spans diverse therapeutic areas and formats, including live programs integrating technology solutions that actively engage participants and effectively serve multiple learning styles.
I was working at a similar firm and felt I could deliver a better product with a stronger sense of client focus.
Multibrand online store for modest fashion, handpicked from emerging designers from around the globe
Shay Gaafar MBA'19, WIN Lab '19
Founder & CEO
Fashion aficionados across the globe are turning away from fast fashion towards niche brands that tell their unique stories. Nomad Story brings entrancing designs and bold looks that entice women everywhere who want their style to exude their individuality. Nomad Story crosses borders, exploring the globe to discover up-and-coming designers who are bold and fearless in their styles. Our international designers create inspiring looks with quality, creativity and integrity.
During my time at Babson, I started Shay Jaffar, an apparel brand that was manufactured in New York City and was targeting modest women in the US and the Middle East. After graduation, I wanted to reach out to a wider audience and to help emerging designers. Because of that, I pivoted to nomadstory.com. Below is the story of starting Shay Jaffar: https://entrepreneurship.babson.edu/shay-jaffar-a-brand-born-at-babson/
Socially and environmentally responsible jewelry
Angela Sanchez MBA'11, WIN Lab'17
Founder and CEO
We offer unexpected jewelry made out of 100% recycled natural materials like orange peel, melon seed, coffee beans and tagua nut. We empower and develop vulnerable artisan women for whom this is their primary source of income and help reduce the waste of more than 15 million tons of orange peel discarded every year. Our jewelry is timeless, colorful, versatile, lightweight and have an amazing natural aroma that our customers love!
We started the company as a result of our own experiences. We are engineers by trade and were working in our own fields. However, every time we traveled to Colombia I bought beautiful pieces of jewelry for myself. Once here I got so many compliments on it that I started talking more and more with the artisans and understanding how difficult it was for them to survive. The artisan craft sector is the second largest employer in the developing world. However, it is also one of the most marginalized. Limited to local sales these artisans are trapped in micro economies, unable to earn enough to support their families and businesses. We believe that entrepreneurship and job generation is the best way to alleviate poverty, and decided to work closely with these proud artisans to spread their work, provide a sustainable source of income, and empower other artisans, while minimizing environmental impact.
American made apparel and mobile retailer
Mike Norwood MBA'11
Founder and CEO
Drivers of a funky Wagoneer. Makers of bold coastal style. On a personal mission to end diabetes.
An offshore elective, "Doing Business in Brazil," inspired me to buy an old beach ride aka "Woody" and create a cool store on wheels that brought our wears directly to our clientele wherever they were or wanted to be. We've come a long way over 100,000 miles!
India's first craft gin producer
Anand Virmani '09
CEO/Distiller
Nao Spirits & Beverages is an independent start-up company that aims to create craft spirits from India – for India and the rest of the world. The company launched its London Dry Gin in September 2017 followed by a contemporary, super-premium gin in July 2018.
We wanted to drink good Gin and no one was making it in India!
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Sanjit Mandal MBA'18
Founder
We are a small digital marketing company located in the San Francisco Bay Area that helps companies increase their online visibility to reach new customers.
I was in IT Services for more than 10 years and picked up marketing along the way via starting my first karate school in Boston. Fast forward to 2012, I wanted to merge the two, marketing and digital, and now I'm working as a digital marketing strategist.
Our experts provide executive leadership with the strategy to out perform their competition
Stanley Labovitz '64
CEO & Founder
Predixxa provides usable business intelligence to all levels of leadership for informed decision making capability scientifically designed to rapidly grow EBITDA. This BI comes in 3 tiers: BI from measuring the 6 DNA building blocks of EBITDA; BI using our high powered diagnostic engine specifically designed to for BI, similar to a CAT scan evaluation; lastly, BI to actually implement the actions at principally 2 levels: Executive for strategy reevaluation and managerial for both operational improvement and employee engagement.
To make all companies profitable
Retail when and where you want it
Joel Kamm MBA'12
Founder/CEO
Mobile (things on wheels not the rectangular thing in your pocket) retail that works and doesn't cost a fortune! Flexetail allows companies to be free of the pain points of the brick and mortar. By providing a turn key solution to target their customers when and where they are.
Having working in the retail/CPG world for almost 2 decades I noticed the biggest pain point wasn't being addressed because there wasn't a simple solution to rapidly deploy the brand. The only solution out there was to retrofit an existing trailer or outfit a storage container, two options that cost a mini fortune and were originally attended to be used for something else. As brick and mortar retail is changing all around us, I saw an opening to design and create what I couldn't find.
Bio-organic fertilizers
Aayna Jaglan MS'19
Managing Operations/part owner
Aayna Bio Industries (ABI) is an environmentally conscious initiative by Aayna Group, to cater to the agriculture community of the nation. Since 1994, Aayna Group has successfully catered to textile clients around the world, including clients in the USA, Europe, and Australia and later in 2012, we also established ourselves as industry leaders in Animal husbandry (Poultry farming). With more than 25 years of business experience, the first generation entrepreneurs at Aayna Group decided that it’s time to give back to nature. Our forefathers were farmers and we understand our responsibility towards agriculture and the growers of the country, that’s how Aayna Group came about with Aayna Bio Industries. Aayna Bio Industries is a research-based bio-organic fertilizer manufacturing company, based out of Haryana, India. We provide bio-solutions for crops and soil rejuvenation. Our products have not only proven to enhance the fertility of the land, but also reduce the pre-droppings of flowers and fruits.
This company came into being when waste from one industry became a problem. We own one of the biggest automated layer farming units in India, i.e. Aayna Agri Farms. This facility has half a million birds, which give out 30MT of waste (excreta) every day. On consulting, we started to decompose this waste and prepared a highly enriched manure for use in plants and crops. This was the beginning point of ABI. Our goal is to help the growers of our country to practice sustainable agriculture.
School uniforms for children in economically developing countries made my local tailors
Jessica Roy '04
Founder
Tailored for Education increases school enrollment and creates economic opportunity by providing the world’s most vulnerable children with locally made school uniforms. Education is the key to reducing global poverty and a fundamental right of every child. Yet governments in the most impoverished countries require that students wear costly uniforms to attend school. Beyond removing a significant barrier to education, uniforms legitimize the child, instill a sense of pride and put them on a more even playing field. When a child is in school, exposure to risks such as gang recruitment, kidnapping, child labor and trafficking are reduced. The ripple effect is clear. Receiving a school uniform changes a child’s life forever.
I had a nine month old baby when I learned that millions of children around the world are unable to attend school because their families cannot afford the required school uniform. With a child who had yet to turn one, I already knew of numerous local schooling opportunities that would be available to him in two years’ time and the thought of him not attending because of required attire was just unfathomable. Every child deserves an education regardless of where they are born. Tailored for Education strives to even the playing field for all children.
Financial planning firm for individuals and business owners
Christopher June '02
Wealth Advisor & Part Owner
SFM is a fee-only investment management firm located in Manchester, New Hampshire, just west of the Merrimack River. Clients receive services that include unbiased investment analysis, financial planning, portfolio management, business solutions and other specialized services. Our firm understands the level of trust a person places in his/her financial manager and makes a commitment to always be true to that fiduciary role. We will exhibit the same level of care and concern for your financial affairs as we do for our own families' assets. Since 1998, we have helped our clients analyze their assets, retirement savings, and business holdings to optimize the overall portfolio structure in order for them to achieve long term success. Our team approach provides security, diligence, and customization that clients may not receive from an individual investment advisor. SFM believes honesty, transparency, and trust are paramount in forming an advisor client relationship; we look forward to helping you.
I enjoy helping people grow their net worth, plan for, and achieve their ideal retirement. I realized that much of the financial advice industry is full of conflicts of interest, and my business is structured to avoid these conflicts by being a fiduciary and aligning our interests with our clients through a fee-only structure (no commissions).
Plant based tonic for a healthy gut
Juan Giraldo MBA'18
CEO
Waku makes plant based tonics that support gut-health through the unique combination of 20 herbs and flowers that have natural anti-inflammatory properties. Waku’s recipe has been proven and perfected through centuries of use in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. All the herbs are directly sourced from independent farmers in Ecuador at fair trade prices.
We wanted to create a company that could allow us to build a global brand while creating direct economical impact in Ecuador.
Subscription based yoga & fitness marketplace offering on-demand online classes
Allison Grekin '13
Co-Founder
Moviing is a subscription based yoga & fitness marketplace offering unlimited on-demand online classes by the most respected & influential instructors & studios from all around the world. We currently work with 30+ instructors and studios from all over the world and have a library of 300+ online yoga & fitness classes - with new ones added on a weekly basis. User will find various disciplines such as: barre, dance cardio, yoga, sculpt, strength, meditation, stretch and many more. Our users pay $14 per month to get access to our entire website content. All of our classes our designed to be done from anywhere at anytime with no equipment needed.
I've always been a huge fitness & yoga fan – when I worked in NYC I used to be obsessed and would try every day a new class. Quickly I realized that what made the class was THE INSTRUCTOR. I was always curious about how fitness & yoga had an impact on people and would go chat to all the instructors I used to take classes with – that’s when I started understanding their needs, problems and issues they were facing in the industry. I realized that content online monetization was a problem for instructors. After moving to London from NYC I also found myself missing my NYC classes and instructors so I kept asking myself “how can I continue working out with them from London?!”. This is when the idea of building Moviing came to my mind. After completing a 3 months intensive coding bootcamp my business partner Theo and I built the platform from scratch and became the website it is today. Moviing is not only a platform for people to take quality online yoga & fitness classes but it was also built for instructors to benefit from a fair redistribution model guaranteeing them monthly recurring revenues.
Internet software company with a mission to help students and young professional move their life with ease
Richard O'Brien MBA'20
Founder & CEO
Hoamsy is a digital platform that helps you find reliable roommates by creating a personal profile and connecting with people who have similar living preferences. We put a strong emphasis on guidance of how to make the right choices to fit user preferences when it comes to every aspect of moving. Spring 2020, we will launch our functionality to guide users to apartments and communities that fit their lifestyle and facilitate settling into them without paying thousands in broker fees. In the future, we will be introducing additional services to aid users during their move, such as assistance hiring moving companies and offering discounts purchasing furniture for your new apartment.
Inspired by the struggles faced by him and his peers when moving to Boston for graduate school, Richard created Hoamsy with the aim of making moving easier for non-locals. Since inception, Hoamsy has completed the Babson Summer Venture Program and has received recognition at several pitch contests within Babson.
Algorithmic hedge fund company
Brendan McCarty MBA'03
Founder & Managing Principal
Column E was launched in 2006 and its principal objective is to generate returns using simple yet powerful investment processes, via the CE Algorithm which features a proprietary quantitative model that identifies above average profit opportunities. Column E, which was founded by Brendan McCarty, features a dedicated group of professionals with experience across not only the financial world but the broad business environment. With their experience in trading, financial management, compliance, legal, fundraising and technology development, Column E is launching with a highly experienced team. Our goal is to continue to grow and manage risk advantageously to generate above average returns for investors– something that is a novel idea these days in the hedge fund space, dominated by unimaginative strategies and top heavy with mediocrity.
The idea that I wanted to make a difference in the world and this hedge fund will allow me to do that by making money for people in a different way than most hedge funds and by freeing up time to spend more time in the community volunteering as a coach and for those in need.
Fastest and easiest way to arrange a business meeting - be it virtually or in person
Adam Scott Perl '89
CEO & Co-Founder
Arrangr is a powerful suite of scheduling tools that can act as a front-end scheduler to arrange video conferences, regular conference calls, or in-person meetings - in as little as 30 seconds. No more countless emails, texts, and phone calls that have to go back and forth to arrange a one-on-one or to organize a group meeting. Arrangr does this by integrating with your preferred applications like Zoom, GoToMeeting, UberConference, etc. and can work with your calendar of choice: iCal, Google Calendar, and Outlook.
The concept was a side project to a company I was advising, and I felt the potential was huge. I subsequently co-founded Arrangr with the creator of the initial idea.
Production services for direct mail campaigns and projects
Pope Hoffman '69
President
We provide production services for direct mail campaigns and projects for both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Among the services that we provide are laser printing, envelope, postcard and self-mailer addressing, as well as a full complement of mailing and shipping services. We also specialize in the assembly of 3D (or dimensional) projects that advertising agencies employ on behalf of their clients.
A desire to have my own company, and also the fact that due to my Babson education I had the confidence to do so.
Discover interesting people and events near you
Jason Craparo MBA'14
CEO
Hio (Hit It Off) is an event hosting software built on top of the world's best networking app. Users simply open the app to discover interesting people and events nearby. They then can purchase tickets to casual networking events, use the app to attend the event & hit it off with attendees, use the Hio suite of follow up features to follow up after the event, and then discover new events the very next day.
While at Babson, a classmate and I launched Hio on the belief that swapping contact information and social media platforms should be simple and fun.
Sporting Lifestyle Brand and Outfitter
Mark Bollman '10
Founder
We make the highest quality products in the world that are built to get better with age. Our gear is meant to bridge the gap between the city and the outdoors and do it in style.
I was tired of low quality products falling apart after little use, and brands focusing purely on the highest margins instead of the highest quality.
Sweet treat business for catering and personal orders
Brianna Wong '16
Founder
We make sweet treats for personal orders as well as large catering orders. We make anything ranging from breads to cookies, pies and cakes.
I loved baking and I found myself decompressing by baking. I decided to turn something I loved into a business!
Nonprofit charity-of-the-month club
Benj Lipchak MBA'11
Founder
Charitocracy combines charity and democracy, and rhymes with meritocracy. Donors pool their monthly donations, as little as $1, nominate their favorite causes, and vote on which charity should receive the collective donations each month. Larger donations have a larger impact, but every donor exercises the same one single vote. Charitocracy is a 501(c)(3) public charity, so donations are tax-deductible. We are entirely volunteer-run, and further minimize overhead by leveraging IT efficiencies, maximizing the monthly grants to our charity winners.
The idea for Charitocracy came from my semester project for John Whitman's Social Entrepreneurship course at Babson in spring 2011. It was merely a slide deck back then, but 4 years later, I got up the nerve to take a year off from my software engineering role at Apple to finally pursue my vision. I roped in my wife Jessica as CEO, and we went live with Charitocracy in September 2016.
Natural Energy Drink
Hans Homberger MBA'14
Co-Founder
Rooster is a 10oz natural energy drink, contains 210mg of natural caffeine (same amount of caffeine as 4 cups of coffee) and provides a 4-hour energy boost. It comes in green apple, watermelon, cherry and coconut flavors. Rooster complements global wellness trends by providing performance enhancing products that are natural, convenient and effective.
Conventional energy drinks are packed with all kinds of artificial ingredients and synthetic caffeine that increase our performance for a short time but saturate our bodies with ingredients we cannot naturally process and cause us to "crash" after a few ours. The only active ingredient in Rooster is caffeine naturally derived from coffee that boosts your energy with no side effects, no harm to your health, and no "crash".
Cannabis Friendly Payroll Service
Rey Monzon '76
CEO
420Payroll provides Payroll, Tax and HR services to Cannabis employers. We offer competitive prices, superior technology and the best customer care. We serve clients with 1 to 2,000 employees in all legal states. Direct deposit and state/federal tax filing are included at no extra charge.
All of the usual players in the payroll services will not work with cannabis clients. We saw a need that needed to be addressed. We bring 32 years of payroll and tax experience to a new emerging industry.
Travel design company specializing in unique, personal, travel experiences in Italy
Michelle Carli '82, P'15
Owner
Extraordinary Destinations & Local Inspirations! Carli & Co. curates small escorted group tours and designs custom itineraries to Italy’s most beloved regions. Whether you join us on a Guided Tour or use our Concierge Services, prepare to engage with locals, discover the best restaurants, shops, tours, tastings, and more.
In 2008, with our closest Babson friends, my husband and I took a cooking class with the Tuscan Mammas! From that one evening of wonderful fellowship, food, and fun came the idea: how can I capture this feeling and share this wonderful experience with others? In 2009, the Tuscan Mamas and I began our partnership - the three came to the US and we hosted cooking classes throughout New England, allowing hundreds to explore the magic of Tuscan cooking from their own backyards. In 2012, I began to bring groups of people to stay and cook with the mamas in Tuscany. I wanted my customers to experience Tuscany as a guest, as I had, rather than a tourist. Eight years later I continue to bring small escorted groups to Italy, and have expanded to designing unique itineraries for travelers on their own and hosting private and group cooking classes.
Executive, Leadership and Team Coaching.
Heidi Werther '85
Executive Coach & Consultant
Heidi partners with individuals who are ready to embrace personal and professional growth, clarify goals, value feedback, explore various perspectives, and take action, all as they work towards leading as their best selves. She challenges executives and leaders to increase their self-awareness and practice open and honest communication so they can model motivational management, leadership, and coaching behaviors driving toward a healthy organizational culture. And she works with teams in organizations to help build a foundation of trust and teamwork, focusing on communicating more effectively and optimizing performance.
I realized that what I loved most in my years working at companies in various capacities was coaching and mentoring direct reports and others in organizations where I worked. My passion is and always has been to help others continually grow and challenge themselves. Instead of just have that as part of my role, I decided to make it my full time focus by launching, and then relaunching my coaching practice. Being able to help professionals and organizations improve is an honor that taps into my authentic being and my years of business and leadership experience, and utilizes my coach training and certification and my training in mediation as well.
PetPax Co. creates human-grade, innovative pet supplements that boost your pets overall health & wellness
Nathan Ruff '23
Founder, Chief Marketing Officer
Here at PetPax Co., we're dedicated pet parents ourselves, with a mission to create the most innovative and efficacious products for your precious pets. With a blend of expertise and innovation, we offer comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each pet parent painpoint that we work with and develop holistic therapies for. From strategic guidance to brand development and digital marketing, we're committed to empowering PetPax Co. to thrive in competitive markets. Our collaborative approach ensures that we're not just product makers, but invested advocates for your pet’s health and wellness. Let PetPax Co. products be the catalyst for your pet’s health journey, guiding you towards achieving your goals and beyond.
Our own dogs! Our dogs have different forms of anxiety, so a product to help them was top of our list. We plan to branch out into a full suite of products in the coming months, with the launch of our second product, DentalMelts coming soon!
Supplements that taste as great as they'll make you feel
Sean O'Neill MBA'18
CEO
Toast! Supplements combines the latest clinical science with confectionery formats to create functional dietary supplements that taste as great as they work. We sell both DTC and wholesale, with products designed for the mass market. Our first product, the “Before You Drink” gummy is a premium candy quality gummy bear that is designed to prevent hangovers while also promoting the general health of consumers of alcohol. Potential future product lines include a chocolate sleep aid, an immune/flu season booster gummy, a stress relief hard candy/lozenge, and other functional supplements in candy formats
There is a wealth of recent clinical science showing how natural ingredients can support and improve our health. Sadly, much of it hasn't made its way to the consumer level, leaving people continuing to follow outdated or dis-proven health myths. As someone with a sweet tooth constantly looking for a healthier option, I realized you could combine the clinical benefits of these natural ingredients in candy formats, letting people continue to enjoy the treats they love while also supporting their health.
Luxury clothes made by Peruvian alpaca wool
Susan (Ticse) Armstrong MBA'20, WIN Lab '20
Founder
Altamira is a sustainable premium alpaca business with a strong social, economic and environmental engagement. We create high-quality clothes using natural baby alpaca wool and made by indigenous artisans from the high Peruvian Andes. Through Altamira, we are committed to encouraging conscious consumption in the apparel industry by using natural fibers. Equally important, we are creating economic opportunities for women and girls from vulnerable communities in Peru.
Weaving has been a tradition in Susan‘s family for generations and her 2 grandmothers relied on their weaving skills as a way to financially support their children. Susan’s paternal grandmother Rosa Perez, a widow raising five children, started knitting scarves and sold them in the street markets and Susan’s maternal grandmother Conception Altamirano have nine children, also started weaving sweaters to help support her children alongside her husband. Both families migrated from rural areas Huanza and Apurimac to the urban area Lima. Susan is passionate of handmade clothes and always has great admiration for her strong and independent grandmothers and her dream is to support women who has similar financial hardships. In 2019, after taking New Venture Creation Class in Babson College, the idea of launching a sustainable premium alpaca apparel business emerged and Altamira was founded.
Vehicle Fleet Management, Leasing, Maintenance Management, Fuel Management, Telematics and Risk Management
Joseph W. (Chip) Doering '89
CEO
Adam Berger '01
President
Doering Fleet Management is a national fleet management firm working with clients in over 45 U.S. States to manage fleet vehicles and provide pro-active oversight of corporate fleets of 25-500 vehicles with a keen eye for several items: (1) data-driven proactive analysis and recommendations, (2) pioneering the future of fleet management firms in the USA, (3) education, information, and paying it forward, and (4) great service in an industry moving away from service. Doering provides a holistic array of services and is the high-touch choice of hundreds of firms nationally, dozens of accounting firms, law firms, and private equity groups.
Doering Fleet Management was a dream born out of a family business in a similar industry.
Law firm helping families find solutions to estate planning, long-term care, asset protection and probate.
Philip Summers '84
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Generations Law Group is committed to advising families across multiple generations. Founded by a Nurse Attorney, we provide comprehensive legal services to adults who are caring for both their aging parents as well as their own children. By offering tailored legal services in elder law, estate planning, probate litigation and estate administration, we help them rest easily knowing their families and values are protected.
Having seen the challenges first hand of caring for aging parents, Generations Law Group was founded to help families navigate the complicated issues of long-term care, asset protection, probate and estate planning.
The only patented cufflinks designed specifically for button cuff shirts.
Stephen Donovick '80
President
Reverse Cufflinks™ are designed to enhance the look of any men's or women's long sleeve button cuff shirt. Currently there are three product lines available. All materials used are of the highest quality. Cuffs can be monogrammed and customized to your tastes. Cuffs Up! Links On!
Funny story. I had just bought a Robert Graham shirt with very elaborate cuffs inside which are meant to be flipped up. My wife and I were at dinner shortly after and on the way home she said the shirt is beautiful, but the cuffs drive me nuts, "Do something about that". So, I did. I started the company in 2015 and was able to obtain a patent on its design. I have struggled with internet sales, because of the uniqueness of the product and I am currently pursuing retail opportunities. There is a huge difference in seeing a photo of the product and actually having it in your hand and on your shirt. I believe Reverse Cufflinks, if marketed correctly could be a big success.
Manufacturer of Safety and Survival Equipment
Sarah Switlik Brooks '11
VP Sales & Marketing
Established in 1920, SWITLIK has been owned and operated by the Switlik family for four generations and is known worldwide as a manufacturer of the highest quality sewn and heat-sealed inflatable safety and survival products for the aviation, marine, and military markets. Switlik has also branched out to other markets including comfort products in the mattress market and more recently PPE in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
I am the 4th generation in a family business.
Yoga studio and community
Michele Lyman '98, MS'00
Owner & Yoga Instructor
Serenity Yoga is a peaceful and compassionate environment that supports the health and wellness of our community. Our yoga classes are accessible to people of all levels, and we strive to create a nonjudgmental atmosphere where you'll feel welcome from the moment you walk in the door. We are not interested in folding you into a pretzel and we don't promote a celebrity ideal of what yoga should be. We make it comfortable for a teenager and a retiree to practice next to each other - even virtually! You are allowed to explore and grow your practice here. We want you to do what feels good, to not compare yourself with others and to let go of expectations. You'll find we don't take ourselves too seriously. We are real people doing real yoga with our real bodies and then going about our day with a renewed sense of calm.
I didn’t always want to be a yoga teacher or studio owner. After college, I spent 18 years focused on climbing the corporate ladder, making a name for myself in the finance industry and working toward getting the fancy job titles. When I told people what I did for a living, most acted shocked and said something like “wow, corporate accounting doesn’t really fit with your outgoing, enthusiastic personality.” Come to find out, those people were right, but it took me a while to realize it. I decided to become a yoga teacher in 2003 because I wanted to share my experiences with others. I opened Serenity in 2012 because I thought it was important to have a place in town where people could come together, share an experience and learn from one another. Balancing my full-time job and my passion for Serenity was pretty difficult. I didn’t think it was all that hard while I was doing it, but looking back I now realize how unhappy I was. So when the opportunity presented itself, I decided to make the switch, leave Corporate America and pursue yoga as my full-time profession.
The simplest way for you to create, store and share a complete legal plan to protect your family.
Renee Fry WIN Lab '19
CEO
Gentreo helps families create, store and share health and estate plans - Will, Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney, Pet Power of Attorney, Emergency Card, and Digital Family Vault. Users can securely access these documents from anywhere at a moment’s notice. Gentreo stays with users through life’s milestones and makes sure their documents are easy to find and up-to-date as life and the law change. Gentreo users create legally binding, state-specific documents on their own time, guided by Gentreo’s expert process. Customers can save their progress and come back any time. Gentreo users can store all their critical information in one place – the Gentreo Digital Family Vault. They can even include financial information, pictures, pet information, medication lists, and more. Customers can share those documents with anyone they choose. We stay with customers throughout their lives, helping them prepare for the road ahead.
We started Gentreo with a simple idea: to use technology to make it simple and affordable for you to legally protect your family. We've dedicated the past two years to help families easily create, store and share complete legal plans to protect what they love.
India's largest manufacturer of PVC Films, Leatherette and flooring.
Ankit Chawla MBA'11
Director, Business Development
Manufacturer and Exporter PVC Films, Leatherette, and flooring, primarily service the automotive industry.
It is a family business with the leatherette division added in 2012. The purpose was to serve the existing customer base with a wider range of products.
Second-generation CPA and business advisory firm
Stuart Goldstein '76
Partner/Owner
A second-generation CPA and business advisory firm, SG&C has worked shoulder-to-shoulder with business clients to help them grow personally & professionally. Our reputation is steeped in driving business growth. We are TRUE advisors in your business.
First generation owner and partner, Samuel Goldstein had a gift and passion for not just accounting, but a drive to help small businesses and entrepreneurs grow their businesses and uncover opportunities they never knew existed.
Plant Based Ice Cream
Deena Jalal MBA'11
Owner
FoMu Ice Cream makes scratch made Artisanal plant-based ice cream and desserts. Our manufacturing facility and four cafés are located in the Boston area. FoMu is distributed throughout New England in specialty grocery stores and Whole Foods. FoMu is also sold in bulk to specialty food service establishments.
Family, health, and a love of good ice cream.
Hand Crafted, Small Batch, BBQ Sauces and Seasonings
Hamilton Stolpen '99
President
Bear Smoke BBQ was born out of over 30 years of cooking passion. While BBQing for charity events, friends, parties and co-workers for fun; requests to buy sauce grew steadily to the point that I decided to start bottling the sauce and bring my sauces to the public. Each Sauce is hand crafted in small batches with the highest quality ingredients to ensure that the quality of our products are always up to our high standards. We proudly make all of our sauces in North Carolina and like to have some fun while we do so. Bear Smoke BBQ also offer full catering for parties or events.
Passion for food, cooking and as a project to do with my daughter.
Gluten-Free Multipurpose Mixes
Daniel Brassloff '20
Founder
Freed Foodies is a Cambridge, MA based company that makes gluten-free multipurpose mixes. Individuals can eat with the confidence that they can stand behind what they consume both from a quality and health perspective. Our brand focuses on quality, safety, convenience, and transparency. Our mixes work to make pizza crust, calzones, biscuits, cannoli shells, and other baked goods with recipes to come! We won 3rd in the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce 2020 Virtual Pitch Competition.
Our founder, Daniel Brassloff, founded Freed Pizza due to his own dissatisfaction with gluten-free pizza options on the market. He was diagnosed with tree-nut allergies in 2000 and Celiac in 2006, and has tried his best since then to support brands making great products for those who follow the gluten-free diet.
Consulting and Business Training for small businesses and entrepreneurs
Tricia D. Young MBA'11
Founder & Principal
We are a Boston-Based technical assistance firm providing technical assistance consulting and business training to under-resourced small business owners who are in need of business confidence training and consulting services to improve their overall business practices in order to scale. We also offer entrepreneurial design and facilitation services for business development and innovation centers and area non profits in the entrepreneurship education space. We have three signature programs geared to help under resourced and low to moderate income young adult micro-entrepreneurs at all growth stages (and who do not possess formal business training) to further position their micro-enterprises for stabilization and growth. These programs are housed under our non-profit wing, the TLE Center for Urban Entrepreneurship (www.tlecfue.org).
My daughters first and foremost followed by a burning desire to reinvent myself after experiencing significant transition in my professional & personal life late 2013.
Digital platform that promotes female entrepreneurship and empowerment in Latin America
Andrea Carolina Baez '12
Founder
Zpace is a virtual platform that encourages the entrepreneurship of women through: 1. Zpace Talks (virtual forums, pitch nights, virtual fairs, etc.) 2. Zpace Academy (online education platform for courses and webinars) 3. Zpace MatchMaking (app pairing of entrepreneur and franchisee, freelancers, interns, etc.) 4. Zpace CoWorking 5. Zpace Shop (online store for dropshipping/ecommerce of entrepreneur products) 6. Zpace for them (social project to empower women in vulnerable situations through entrepreneurship)
I have a vast experience in entrepreneurship and I want to empower more women to take this path.
Fine Jewelry, Engagement Rings and Custom Design
Dave Page '83
Co-Owner
Stacey Page Co-Owner
'85
Family owned, second generation retail jewelry business. It is our goal to provide an experience unlike any other jewelry store. The selection you will find is unsurpassed by any other store. From small gifts of appreciation to the gifts that mark life’s milestones you will find things you won’t see everywhere else. Beginning with the products we stock, the level of expertise we can offer and our staff, we promise you will understand why “we are not your average jewelry store”.
Jewelry was always in Stacey's Blood. Having Dave join the business allowed him to focus on the financial aspects of the business while allowing Stacey to focus on the front of the store. It is a partnership that has allowed Hingham Jewelers to grow and flourish through changing times.
Personal travel experts offering personalized travel services to anyone who wishes to visit Greece
Stathis Perdikis '95, MBA'00
Founder/Managing Director
Athens Direct Travel has applied the consulting model in the travel industry, creating a travel agency consisting of Travel Consultants who create unique travel experiences in Greece, based on the criteria and wishes of each client.
My experience as a consultant and my love for travelling!
Designed to change the way medical training is delivered
Nikhil Sadhwani MBA'13
Co-Founder
8chili is developing a first-of-its-kind platform that combines Mixed Reality, Machine Vision and AI to deliver an immersive learning experience with live photo realistic 3D rendering of the surgeon’s field of view in a VR environment with haptic feedback and audio stream from the OR for accurate interaction with the virtual world and to help understand the communication and team dynamics required for a successful surgery. We have been chosen in the top 50 startups from over a 1000 companies to showcase at the MedTech Innovator 2020.
Being a true follower of the Entrepreneurial Thought and Action, I've been hunting for the right opportunity in the medical devices space that would let me contribute my expertise and solid network to a venture that had a creative team and a transformative product. I met my co-founders and the amalgamation of what we brought to the table became 8chili, Inc.
New Orleans Kitchen and Cocktail
Bradley Fredericks '82
Proprietor
French Quarter, a slice of New Orleans, opened in Downtown Boston at 545 Washington Street, between the Opera House and Paramount. The restaurant brings vibrant, bold, unique New Orleans style food to the neighborhood, in a visually stunning space filled with the sounds, smells, and welcome feel of Louisiana. By Executive Chef/Proprietor Paul Sussman, and Proprietor Brad Fredericks, the team behind the neighborhood’s hot spots Back Deck and Fajitas and ‘Ritas, the restaurant offers lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, as well as a bar scene fueled by classic New Orleans cocktails and Louisiana-brewed beers.
Years spent in New Orleans on business. Plus an opportunity for a bankrupt location near my other restaurants.
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Services
Jacob E. Miles '98
Lic. Assoc. Real Estate Broker
Residential and commercial real estate services serving the New York/Tri-State area -- and worldwide through Leading Real Estate Comapnies of the World®. A life-long real estate enthusiast, Jacob E. Miles brings years of professional and personal property experience, as a real estate broker, condominium investor, landlord, and a commercial lease manager in New York City. Skilled in management and finance and having lived in NYC for some two decades, Jacob is a relationship-builder at heart and is passionate about connecting sellers and buyers to create ideal real estate outcomes. Jacob has represented a wide array of clientele in the sale, purchase, lease, and rental of their homes throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, including life-long New Yorkers, foreign buyers, as well as first-time homebuyers. Jacob’s extensive business and real estate experience, skillset, resources, and expertise combine to deliver service and results that consistently exceed client expectations. Conversational in Spanish and Portuguese, Jacob considers himself a global citizen, having traveled to, studied in, or lived in more than 60 countries. He is an enthusiastic supporter of human rights, and has been active in various LGBT-equality causes. Brown Harris Stevens awarded Jacob the "Rising Star Award" in 2015 and the "Most Placed Outbound Introductions Award" in 2017 and again in 2019.
Family has been involved in real estate for generations.
Limited-service hotel management for limited-service hotels
Erik Robertson MBA'12
Founder
Docent is a unique, affordable, limited-service, subscription-based hotel management service that is designed for owner operators of limited-service properties. Docent’s primary focus is on people and processes. We assess and develop your teams. We identify and solve your operational bottlenecks. Docent is your partner and guide in navigating the complexities of a customer-facing business and bringing structure to your organization and its operations.
After 5 years of managing the operations and business development of a hotel portfolio in California, I identified a market of owner operators of limited-service hotels who were not being served by the current state of hotel management so I started a company to service their unmet needs.
Independent Insurance Agency for Commercial and Personal lines
Jennifer Jansen Sullivan '96
Vice President
We’re an independently owned and operated, family run agency, in Everett, Massachusetts and we deliver comprehensive insurance and risk management solutions throughout Eastern Massachusetts. We’ve served individuals, families, and business for more than 70 years and are fully committed to giving clients the best experiences possible. We work closely with clients to find the right solutions guided by the principles of honesty, respect, and thoroughness. In addition to insurance products, we provide personalized services which support clients and make buying and using coverage easier.
Family Business!
Video Production and Motion Graphics Studio
Hussain Manjee MBA'12
Chief Success Officer
DHD Films is an award-winning, full-service video production and motion graphics studio based in Dallas, Texas serving brands globally. Film production runs in our blood - literally. Our family business spans three generations, from an entrepreneur who was a pioneer in the industry, to our talented and diverse team today. For us, it’s all about our clients, developing long-lasting relationships and delivering the highest quality of work. What separates us from the rest is our ability to produce tangible, enduring results, while doing so at the most competitive rates. We produce films that not only tell your brand’s story but match your marketing objectives, and optimize your company’s mission. We’ve documented everything from U.S. Presidential receptions to marketing films for Fortune 500 companies, all while continuously innovating our offerings. Our clients operate around the globe, and so do we. A successful film for us is one that you’re proud to share, and that enhances your company’s profile.
I joined this family venture to help scale and grow it. Over the decade that I've been involved, we have continued to innovate our offerings and become more relevant for the next decade. My Babson education has prepared me for this entrepreneurial journey and has equipped me with the tools necessary to build and grow the company, all while staying relevant with our changing times.
Optometry Practice Transition Consulting
Erik Ferjenstik MBA'12
President and Principal Consultant
VPG specializes in optometry practice mergers & acquisitions, purchases, sales, appraisals, brokerage, and management consulting.
I helped my wife (an optometrist) buy her first practice and recognized a need for quality service providers in the industry.
Accounting & Finance Recruiting in Boston and New York
Mark Rosen '85
Partner
Virtus Recruiting specializes in the placement of Accounting and Finance professionals in the Boston and New York metropolitan markets. Whether you are a Fortune 100 client, or small start-up, we provide best in class recruiting solutions designed to help you make the best possible hire. Virtus focuses on Management through Executive level search. We closely partner with clients to ensure that we deeply understand your hiring needs and culture -- we approach every search as a critical hire. Representative searches include: Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), VP/SVP/EVP of Finance, Controller, Partner (Public Accounting Firm), Assistant Controller, Director/VP of SEC / External Reporting, Accounting Policy, Accounting Manager, Director of Accounting, Director of Finance, Finance Manager. You can e-mail me directly at: mark@virtusrecruiting.com
Mark Rosen is a family man first and a business owner second. He’s thrilled that he’s never missed one of his daughter’s swim meets or one of his son’s basketball games while building a business that focuses on providing first-class service to his clients and candidates. A graduate of Babson College and an alum of Deloitte, Mark realized early on that he likes accountants more than he likes accounting. Mark is a big fan of all the Boston sports teams and loves to cook. More accurately, he really likes to cook , but loves to eat!!! Mark hopes to invent the 25th hour of each day and expects that his invention will make him the first billionaire in his family.
New and Used Sailing Yachts & Catamarans
Douglyss Giuliana MBA'05
President
Advantage Yacht Sales represents some of the finest sailing yachts and catamarans throughout New England. We help buyers find the right boat for them, whether it is large or small, new or used. We have been recognized as a Top 100 Dealer multiple times and have achieved Five Star Certification as well.
We founded AYS as a yacht dealership that is professionally managed, focused on exceptional and trustworthy customer service. We are not simply a lifestyle business that allows us to sail; we are dedicated to supporting our customers, employees, and partners as an industry-leading organization.
Independent Film Production Company
Kevin Douglas Wright CAM '18
Founder
An independent film production company developing, producing, and delivering motion pictures and television programming for domestic and international distribution.
Injustice, racial inequality, and social change inspired me create my venture.
Low-calorie, bottled, bubble tea
Noah Doris '20
Co-Founder
The extremely popular boba, or bubble tea, is unhealthy and inaccessible to busy, stressed college students and young professionals due to high calories and a negligible shelf life. So we created Goba Tea, the first low-calorie and shelf-stable boba. Goba Tea was perfected after receiving thousands of responses and praise in farmers' markets, popularized on major university shelves, and now looks to expand nationwide, hoping to give everyone access to the great taste of a guilt-free goba lifestyle.
My co-founder and I were two boba-obsessed college student and were frustrated with the far-away boba shops, long lines, and unhealthy traditional cup so they decided to create the first healthy and portable boba tea.
Lifestyle Brand & Restaurant Group inspiring life through food, culture, and travel
Nikky Phinyawatana '00
Founder & CEO
Nikky Phinyawatana is a visionary entrepreneur - the creator and owner of Dallas’ highly acclaimed Asian Mint Restaurants and Nikky Feeding Souls Lifestyle Brand. Asian Mint was awarded Dallas Eater's #1 Best Thai Food and Culture Map's Top 100 Restaurants. Asian Mint has received accolades from USA Today, Zagat, TripAdvisor, and D Magazine for Best Thai Restaurant. Chef Nikky infuses love and passion into her innovative Asian Fusion menus, as well as her dedication to philanthropic work. She is a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier International, which provides mentorship and scholarships for the next wave of women culinary students, and a Board of Trustee Member of the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation. Nikky grew up in Bangkok, Thailand and ventured to Dallas, Texas where she graduated from high school. The next chapter for Nikky includes the launch of her new streaming tv show titled “Nikky Feeding Souls” where she shares tips from her upcoming cookbook, her travels from exotic places around the world, and more insight to her life.
Passion to feed souls through food, culture, and travel!
Online marketplace for curated selection of brand agnostic bras and size recommendations
Amanda Blank '12
Co-Founder
For women by women. Bratadah is an online marketplace that allows women to input what bra they are currently wearing and how it fits in exchange for a curated selection of brand agnostic size recommendations. Our mission is to apply data in creative ways that empower women to feel comfortable and confident in what they wear. Founded in 2019, as a part of University of Chicago Booth's New Venture Challenge, Bratadah, takes sizing out of the process and then allowing customers to peruse without concern for whether a bra will fit.
I was experiencing this problem as the user! I needed to find a solution.
Curated Homeware Retailer and Wedding Registry
Federika Longinotti Buitoni '11
Founder
Collecto is a curated homeware retailer and wedding registry providing access to the world’s finest homeware designers. We bring together a curated selection of items from emerging and established brands, where each piece embraces the value of craftsmanship, heritage and design. Whether looking to create a fabulous wedding registry, or indulge in splendid home décor, it is our mission to become our clients' pre-eminent source of homeware inspiration, while empowering talented artisans from across the globe, and connecting them to the massive U.S. market.
I have always had a passion for entrepreneurship. I remember constantly coming up with new businesses since I was very young. The idea behind Collecto was born when I was getting married, and putting together my own wedding registry. I realized that I was looking for distinctive, meaningful pieces to decorate our home. I cared about the brands having a story, a mission, instead of filling our home with more traditional, commercial brands. Disheartened with the options available, I decided to embark on the journey of launching Collecto.
Sources and harvests top quality sea vegetables for holistic wellness
Susan Gillis '00
Founder
The New England Rock Moss Company offers nutrient dense sea vegetables harvested from the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean for your holistic wellness. Our mission is to bring greater health & wellness through the addition of locally sourced rock moss, dulse, bladderwrack and other sea vegetable to your diets; while bringing back the mossing industry to the South Shore.
A trip to the Mossing Museum in Scituate, MA showed me the potential of this seaweed. I left there knowing I just had to bring this indistry back to the South Shore & share the healing benefits with others.
A Leadership Coach in Your Pocket
Carl Sanders-Edwards MBA'12
Founder
We use the best coaching practices and AI to help leaders be better through on-the-job actions. B2C technology that solves the core problem in the leadership development field, 'what works doesn't scale and what scales doesn't work'. Get your people reflecting, taking on-the-job action, and sharing insights with the power of artificial intelligence and behavior change science. Adeption transforms your content and learning into action.
Leadership is the one common factor that can solve all the world's problems. It is a force multiplier - if a leader is great, it impacts multiple people and they in turn, have a positive impact on others. $2 billion is spent in the US annually on leadership development, and it's not working. Adeption will change that. Our digital platform guides users through an experience that feels like they are talking to a coach. The result is more clarity around a particular challenge they are facing and most importantly a commitment to take action. The platform holds them accountable through reminders and invites them to share the outcome of their action. This insight can be shared via AI with others who are facing similar challenges. The result is a community of best practice and lessons learned.
Italian sandwiches, salads and inspired re-interpretation of classic Italian cuisine
Jeffrey Merrihue MBA'85
Founder
Heroic Italian is a small group of family owned California restaurants expanding across the state.
I have been a chef and foodie all my life with a dream of opening a restaurant.
Luxurious Business Center
Amit Bhatia MBA'14
Owner
Karma Workspaces is a state-of-the-art, automated facility for entrepreneurs to grow their business in. We cater to the growing needs of fast-growing companies for their administrative tasks to be outsourced completely so that their key focus remains on their business-growth only. With biophilic interiors inspired from the best working arenas of the world, globally sourced ambiance elements, fully automated work-support, professionally trained hospitable staff and the world's best beverages in-house, Karma has opened its doors with a welcoming feel.
The desire to create a world-class workplace for multi-national businesses to work from, in the world heritage city of Ahmedabad coupled with the vertical integration with my construction-and-leasing-business, 'Shivarth Projects'.
Boutique Office & Retail Spaces
Amit Bhatia MBA'14
Owner
Shivarth Projects is a real estate development & leasing firm for world-class office spaces and retail showrooms. We develop properties and lease them out to MNCs for their business set up. Our very first project, Shivarth Ambit, was leased out to the Fortune 500 company of Baxter Pharmaceuticals as their India Headquarter. We choose prime locations for building our projects and spare no expense in creating a certified, environment friendly, grand, business arena, with state-of-the-art-amenities for flourishing businesses to reach new heights in.
To add A-grade commercial construction to the expanding skyline of Ahmedabad.
Integrated End-to-End Experience Design Studio
Reshmi Bhattacharjee MBA'16
Co-Founder
We are an integrated End-to-End Experience Design Studio. Our team of creators work on Product, System, Business and Life Design. TRD is an New-Age, Integrated Experience Design solutions provider, dedicated to translating dreams and ideas into impactful and memorable experiences, for companies of all sizes. Our office is a playground of design, strategy and innovation with an intimate group of handpicked creative whizzes and tech-nerds helping brands tell stories, promote services and scale processes in the commercial marketplace. Our approach revolves around unravelling each design challenge to work out a comprehensive and integrated game plan for your brand. We use rigorous research, sprint planning, prototyping and iterations to build efficient frameworks that manifest the brand’s full potential and create lasting relationships. We’re bridging the experience gap with consistent, omnichannel customer experience.
The goal is to bridge the gap between creators (designers, content writers, etc.) and organizations with design requirements
Automotive Spare Parts
Anshay Patodia MS'19
Director
MKP Group is one of the largest automobile spare parts distributors in India. It sells over 60,000 SKUs and caters to over 4,000 customers across the country. Sophisticated warehousing facilities with state of the art IT infrastructure enables smooth procurement and deliveries.
Family Business - Grandfather and father.
Manufacturing Specialty, Industrial, and Automotive Lubricants
Aniruddh Gandhi MS'18
Business Development Head
We have manufacturing units in India, UAE, and Kenya. We manufacture lubricants to cater to a wide gamut of customers. Our USP is custom manufacturing lubricants based on the specific needs of the client.
Family Business - my grandfather created the venture.
The simplest tool to connect businesses and their customers
Joao Rodrigues Alves MS'20
Co-Founder & COO
Traditional retail managers only diagnose business status by looking back on cash-register and financial data. The incompleteness and fragmentation of data affect the generation of meaningful insights and good decision-making. Spoten aims to solve this problem. Through our App, Spoten offers a free solution for small businesses to get to know and better treat their customers to build customer loyalty and intimacy. Our community seeks to flourish and connect entrepreneurs and dreamers, to achieve more, with less. Because our day is your day. We are here for the community, so that all of us, merchants and shoppers can create a prosperous and simple environment, where everyone wins. In addition, we allocate a portion of everything to our donation fund, in which Spoten will support students through scholarships in the United States.
The pain of our founders, in different industries, and the lack of insightful data analysis.
Matchmaking for social impact leaders
Rebecca Jacobs '17, WIN'20
Co-Founder & CEO
Anika Works is building a matchmaking platform for social impact leaders to prepare, connect, and grow their nonprofits so they can get funded and focus on what matters - doing good work.
After graduating from Babson College with an entrepreneurship degree, Rebecca moved to Tanzania to work in international development. She found areas for improvement in the industry, and began searching for ways to help improve the system. With no clear path forward, she realized that if she wanted things to change, she would have to step up and be part of the change. With that, Anika Works was born in 2019.
Single Origin Ceylon Tea
Malik Fernando '89
Managing Director
Sri Lankan family tea company Dilmah has championed quality, authenticity and variety in tea. Dilmah pioneered the concept of Single Origin Tea in 1988 when the family company went against industry trends to declare its commitment to authenticity. Garden fresh, unblended tea is a hallmark of Dilmah and offers a unique taste of unblended Ceylon Tea packed at source. Dilmah Tea is Ethical Tea, in that all packaging profits are retained in Sri Lanka and fund the MJF Charitable Foundation and Dilmah Conservation. We believe that Business is a Matter of Human Service.
Global brands started blending teas from multiple origins to save cost and quality in tea deteriorated.
Small, luxury resorts across Sri Lanka
Malik Fernando '89
Managing Director
Conceived by the Fernando family, Sri Lankan tea producers & founders of Dilmah Ceylon Tea, Resplendent Ceylon’s collection of small, luxury resorts offer the discriminating traveller a remarkable circuit across Sri Lanka, with a range of authentic experiences, while contributing towards local communities & the environment through the MJF Foundation & Dilmah Conservation. This “best of Sri Lanka” circuit currently features three distinctively original resorts, connected by a thread of peerless service. Ceylon (Sri Lanka) is the magical Tea Island. Three Relais & Chateaux resorts; Tea Trails, Cape Weligama & Wild Coast Tented Lodge, form an enchanting "Route de Bonheur (Happiness)" from tea fields to clifftop beach & safari lodge.
Lack of authentic, high end accomodation for the luxury traveller - to showcase the beauty of this famed island.
Sustainable, Alternative Fibers
Shreyans Kokra MS'17
CEO & Founder
We convert bast crops to textile fit fibre using our proprietary (patent-pending) technology and have a vision of mainstreaming hemp in the fashion industry. We are achieving this step by step by building a hemp centred textile/fashion company with presence across the value chain.
I started this during our LEAP project at Babson. My family has been in the traditional textile business for more than 4 generations. Growing up I have seen the amount of pollution that materials made out of crude and cotton cause. I wanted to do something about this and thus pitched the idea of hemp based textiles. In an honest way, I got sensitised by the scale of environmental and social hazard by working on the project. After a lot of problem solving and iterations, we developed textile materials made out of the stem of bast crops.
Home Try-On Engagement Rings
Anubh Shah '09
CEO
With Clarity is the only online, direct to consumer home try-on engagement ring company that marries affordability with expertise and convenience with a personal touch. Because getting engaged is exceptional and how you shop for a ring should be too. We craft all jewelry in house with purity, quality and authenticity. With our Free Home Preview, you can try replicas of over 8000 different combinations your favorite engagement ring styles at home. Then return to our site to fully customize your ring with a diamond. Rings you can browse online and try at home. Free Home Preview, Free Engraving, Free Re-sizing, Conflict-Free Diamonds We’re deliberately different. (With Clarity was formerly known as Four Mine).
Positively disrupting the industry that I grew up around fueled my desire to start this venture. It was also a way to alleviate the stresses of traditional engagement ring shopping that I noticed my peers experiencing online and offline.
Nationwide Commercial Real Estate Data
Michael Mandel '05
Co-Founder & CEO
CompStak is a real estate data and analytics company leveraging crowdsourced commercial lease and sale transaction data and property information combined with AI driven analytics. CompStak's 30,000 members provide data covering the entire US, and its paying customers include the world's largest real estate investors and lenders - Wells Fargo, JP Morgan, Boston Properties, Blackstone, Brookfield, Tishman Speyer, Vornado, CIM and many more. Additionally, CompStak has grown a strong data partnership business through data license and API integrations with firms like Moody's, DBRS Morningstar, Trepp, EDR, and others.
Finding a gap in the market when I was a commercial real estate broker.
Obstacle Course Programs For Your Backyard
Rachele Manning MBA'03
Owner
At Obstacle Fitness we love obstacle courses. And parents need a break, especially when both parents work fulltime. Obstacle Fitness brings both together by giving parents a break while we get your kids outside running around. We offer programs for kids from preschool through middle school. Obstacle Fitness is for kids, no matter what their athletic ability is. In fact, our favorite kids are the ones that are skeptical and end up having a great time. Rachele Manning graduated from Babson’s MBA program in 2003. In November 2018 she became a certified Spartan SGX coach. She was also a BOKS coach at a Natick elementary school.
As a Babson alum, I always wanted to start my own company. I was laid off in the spring of 2018. The further I got away from the corporate world, the less I missed it. A visit to an obstacle course gym led to a Spartan SGX coach certification. The original target market was corporations, but when COVID-19 hit, Obstacle Fitness transitioned to filling a need to get kids out of the house and giving their parents a break.
Online platform for White Elephant & Yankee Swap Games
David Mancarella '09
Cofounder & CEO
Play White Elephant, Yankee Swap or Dirty Santa virtually with friends, family & coworkers. The only site that allows you to keep your tradition going, or start a new one this year. Paid and free options available. Signup to start planning your holiday party today!
I play White Elephant every year, and with so many companies working remotely this year (and travel a riskier endeavor for families across the country), I wanted to provide an easy way to play everyone's favorite holiday game completely online.
AI powered platform, matching therapy seekers to the right therapist
Colleen Leung MBA'18, WIN'20
Co-Founder
Asini Wijewardane MBA'19, WIN'20
Co-Founder
In a world where you can swipe for anything, Unmute is a platform that makes the process of finding a therapist just as easy by matching therapy seekers to the right therapist through AI. Our user friendly intake helps seekers identify what they care about most in a therapist, digest insurance coverages, and demystify what therapy is. For therapists, Unmute is a full service platform that manages all aspects of their online practice- from launching a new practice to client acquisition and operations management.
Growing up in a Chinese- American household we never spoke openly about mental health, so when my mother was diagnosed with clinical depression I had no idea how to help her find support. I went on your typical therapist listing sites and emailed over 10 therapists; the experience was awful as only 1 therapist got back to me and couldn't accept my mother's case. I was desperate to find a therapist for my mom, but lacked the knowledge and resources to help her. I realized that finding a therapist SHOULD be the easiest part of one's journey to seeking mental health support and this experience sparked my personal interest to unmute the stigma around seeking mental health care.
High-end glass wall systems and acoustic furniture for offices and architectural interiors
Joe Mascaro '09
Founding Partner
Habitat Matter's speciality is interior walls, doors, and acoustics for better productivity. We work closely with architects and designers to provide a wide range of highly customizable glass partitions and sound absorbing products for workplace, education, and hospitality projects.
My partners and I wanted to create a client-focused company around high quality modern design, with a high level of management and attention to detail that we weren't seeing elsewhere in the industry. We leveraged our deep experience and relationships in glass walls and doors for office interiors, to begin by selling to architects in Boston and NYC. We have since expanded to several product lines of partitions and acoustic surfaces for commercial interiors, available throughout the US. We believe that good design in the places we inhabit is a crucial element of well-being, and our products are focused on allowing for more natural light, less noise, and more beautiful spaces.
Individual, Corporate and Non-Profit Accounting Services
Gordon Amgott MBA'75
Owner
Since 1976, Gordon Amgott has has prepared individual, corporate, non-profit, trust and estate tax returns, as well as bookkeeping and other accounting services.
A desire to expand my skill set, especially in accounting.
Luxury Fur Pom Hats
Sarah Girouard '07
Founder & CEO
Early Apres was created with a mission to sell beautiful, luxury fur pom hats (all ethically sourced). They are made from a wool-nylon blend to provide anti-itch and allow the perfect stretch. All poms are removable, making them easy to clean and versatile for any occasion!
Being a Babson alumni, I am a passionate female entrepreneur that wanted to create something really special in the hat space. Growing up in Northern New Hampshire, I spent a ton of time outdoors, in the mountains, and wanted to create a business that sells high-quality fur pom hats, at an affordable price.
Art from studios, galleries, and collectors in Morocco
Kenza Mouaqit '16
Founder
Moroccan Paintings simplifies the process of buying and selling works of art and democratizes the sale of artworks on the Internet. This platform was created to provide a greater accessibility to art in Morocco and to accompany artists in the promotion, sale and distribution of their works. Moroccan Paintings supports all artists (known or unknown) and provides them with the necessary tools to accompany them throughout their journey. Potential buyers have access to a greater selection of works by artists, and could purchase directly from the website at affordable prices.
The idea of creating Moroccan Paintings was born out of a passion for art. I was also perplexed, as the supply and demand of art kept increasing, but the accessibility to works of art remained very limited. Passionate about art from a young age, I had the opportunity to accompany my father to several artist workshops, several exhibitions and galleries both in Morocco and abroad. I have seen over time that the majority of artists encountered great difficulties in promoting their artworks and talent.
Customized coaching, learning, and development initiatives for individuals and organizations
Lee Anne Crockett MBA'17
Leadership Development & Career Strategist
Lee Anne Crockett is a Leadership Development & Career Strategist and works with womxn to super-charge their leadership skills and get promoted faster. Lee Anne focuses on instilling processes and the “how-to” components of learning and development, which allows her to help others lead purpose-driven careers that achieve their goals.
In each company I have worked for, I have created coaching and learning & development initiatives because these programs simply did not exist. I decided to start my own coaching/consulting practice to make a bigger impact with womxn in leadership. I am passionate about helping others achieve their goals and want to help organizations offer continuous training and coaching opportunities for their employees so that they can continue to grow and have fulfilling careers.
Timekeeping, Payroll, & HR Solutions
Scott Johnson '78
Founder/President
Cutting edge single sign on HCM platform that offers scalable services and price combined with dedicated support representatives/Payroll Specialists. Any company can sell you HR & Payroll services, TimePays offers process analysis FREE to every client on an ongoing basis. It is one thing to have great software and another to know how to apply it effectively and efficiently. Take care of yourself by taking better care of your employees. Features: Employee self service apps, HCM/HR, Insurance & Benefits, Paperless Onboarding and hiring process management, Automatic WOTC tax credit screening - up to $ 9600 tax credit per eligible hire, E-Verify, Time clocks, GeoFencing, Time & Labor management, Payroll, Direct Deposit, Job Costing, 1 to 1000 EE's.
Making a contribution to small business through great client CARE because we were constantly frustrated with phone ques, call centers and scripted employees that did not have sufficient knowledge or ability to solve problems quickly for business owners. We also wanted a business that had Recurring revenue and was recession resistant in financial services. We also thought it was important to be congruent with the services we sell in the internal company hence our motto, "Take care of yourself...By taking care of your employees."
Portable MRI for screening and treatment of neurological conditions
Nikhil Sadhwani MBA'13
Co-Founder
neuro42 is designing and developing low-field mobile MRI technology, along with robotics and AI, to manage and treat neurological diseases and disorders. neuro42 was formed to exclusively focus on brain imaging for the purpose of triaging, screening, diagnosing and intervening in the treatment of various brain conditions that range from traumatic brain injury to epilepsy and brain tumors.
I had been hunting for an opportunity to put my years worth of neurosurgery sales and support experience to bring innovative products to market.
IT Services
Edward Francis '87
Managing Partner
Serv-IQ is transforming how companies purchase, maintain, and upgrade IT equipment. Reducing OPEX challenges for customers through hardware procurement, third-party maintenance alternative, and 100% channel strategy. An Intelligent Way for Service & Support: OPEX-IQ®
There is a void among traditional Third-Party Support, for Enterprise Storage from major OEMs (EMC, Hitachi, NetApp, etc), where engineers are experts in both hardware and software. The ability to escalate to the OEM when necessary is also a deciding factor when evaluating support providers for critical infrastructure.
Turning sickness into strength through comfortable and functional post-medical care products, apparel, and accessories
Emily Levy '16
CEO & Co-Founder
Mighty Well leads the medical wearables market, creating comfortable and functional apparel and accessories for people living with medical devices, such as the PICC catheters, infusion chest ports, and feeding tubes. Mighty Well uses innovative fabric and closure technologies so patients can wear and protect their medical devices — reducing healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes. Our newly launched Mighty Well Mask is loved by patients, professionals, athletes, and the masses alike. Featured highlights: an adjustable nose clip that prevents eye-wear from fogging, ultra-soft earloops for all-day wear, and antimicrobial silver ion fabric.
Mighty Well® was born of necessity... mine! During my sophomore year of college, I was diagnosed with Chronic Neurological Lyme Disease. When I had my first PICC line put in, I was told to protect it by wearing a cut-off sock, sleeve-like, on my arm. As soon as I had that sock on my arm, I saw the irony: Intended to protect and conceal this critical piece of my treatment, instead it fixated on my illness and disregarded what was left of my wellness. It silently urged me to define myself as sick, and tempted me to hide instead of getting out there and doing the things that made me feel like me, the things that make a life. In those days PICC nurses had little else to offer, so I became obsessed with finding a solution that looked and felt fabulous and wouldn’t come between me and my lifestyle. Thus the PICCPerfect® PICC line protector was born — but we quickly realized we could improve so many more lives by creating additional products designed around the same set of values. So today, we are Mighty Well® — a growing line of medical accessories that put strength, confidence, and mobility back into the toolkit for patients and anyone else coping with a health setback.
A hospitality company which owns and manages lifestyle restaurant brands in India
Randeep Singh Bajaj '07
Owner
Ambrosia Hospitality owns, co-owns, and operates restaurants in India which aim to raise the bar and set new benchmarks in the industry. Currently we operate 7 brands and 9 locations in Delhi NCR and Mumbai. With a diverse style and concept, each brand is designed from ground up and aims to enthrall the senses of diners walking in. The idea remains to stay focused on the growth plan and continue to establish more brands or locations of existing brands at landmark location across the country and beyond.
With an inclination towards restaurants and hospitality since being in College, it was probably inevitable that I would take to it at some point in my life. But, this happened somewhat early in my working life. Post graduation, I did start working in the family business ( a travel company specializing in airline consolidation), however I did not see much value being added. As a matter of luck, I spotted the rooftop of the building where my office was, and that inspired me to do something revolutionary in that area of town which was yet to see a full scale restaurant being setup as yet. And, after a lot of discussions and deliberation, I felt this was the right time to take the plunge. That was 2010, and now it is 2020, and here I am!
Brand Management Consulting Firm
Brian Drysdale '05
Founder & CEO
Capall Mara is a global brand strategy consulting firm that was started with a vision to be “The Entrepreneur’s Branding Partner”. We are focused on keeping you ahead of the game and finding potential in opportunities you have as a business owner. We provide brand consulting services that cater to local entrepreneurs, small & medium businesses, Non-profit organizations, franchises, schools, and various government institutions. We believe that we can develop and empower our local communities by unlocking the full potential of local brands and building those brands as a global phenomenon.
Capall Mara was born out of a conglomeration of ideas and passions. I have been an athlete and a coach for the overwhelming majority of my life. Match that with my first business that focuses on increasing the visibility of our client’s organizations, primarily through print products. I found myself constantly working with our clients to help their companies to grow. I always seem to have a desire to help others achieve their goals. Capall Mara gives us the ability to focus on doing exactly that. In our quest to develop our process, we explored the concept of branding and that evolution. When we came across the idea of a Brand-Led Organization, it really piqued our interest. The tools to adjust the mindset of the entrepreneur and create a Brand Let Organization unlock the full potential of the company. It creates an environment of focused effort freeing the owner to own the business. So often we, as owners, fall into the rabbit hole of operating the business. It doesn’t leave anyone to focus on the direction the ship is heading…. Or if the whole fleet is heading in the same direction. We make sure our clients are maximizing their efforts instead of getting lost chasing the day to-day operations of the business. We look forward to working with you and your team to develop a Global Brand Strategy that will lead your business to new heights.
Firearm Safety and Tactical Training Center
Anthony Pompeo MBA'08
President
Greater Boston Gun Safety School is a gun safety and indoor gun training center. The school teaches certificate classes, that include indoor firearm training and tactical classes, for gun safety that are a requirement to receive a MA gun license.
There is a certain amount of elevated intimidation that comes with the journey to become a firearm owner. At Greater Boston Gun Safety School we aim to surround all people on this journey with like minded individuals and help them all to build their confidence and increase their knowledge about owning a firearm.
Retail Incubator
Katharine ReQua MBA'17
Co-Founder
We believe that the best brands have a story to share. A series of passions, needs, wants, or just-for-funs. And, we don’t always have the opportunity to learn their story—or even shop their products. With rotating inventory, we make it easy to find and shop products with purpose. And, when you do, you support (dare we say... invest in?) an entrepreneur that cares about the same things you do: quality, sustainability, fit, and the list goes on.
Founded by two co-workers who are forever obsessed with supporting up-and-coming entrepreneurs, we started For Now because we believe the next great brands deserve to be discovered. The products we source are ones that we genuinely shop — and invest in. Through our incubator program, we help emerging entrepreneurs with their business from marketing to funding. The brands we stand behind inspire us. And, we think they’ll inspire you too.
The growing leader in motor boat sales
Patryk Tyszko Exchange '15
Founder
Professional motorboats and houseboats dealer from Poland. Best European quality at Polish prices
The USA is the world leader in yacht production and Poland the second global potentate. The rich experience of both countries with motor boats, their production capacities and my fluent knowledge of both languages led me to found a consulting company in the field of motor boat sales. Being brought up in a maritime environment I combine my passion for sailing with business development in the maritime industry which gives a rich combination and enables me to pass on great consulting value to my clients.
Vintage Luxury Retail
Ivana Mesaric '18
CEO/Founder
American Opulence brings the cool factor to sustainable shopping. Our mission is to change the stigma around pre-loved fashion. American Opulence is a curated collection of thrifted clothing, jewelry bags and accessories, many still with tags. Through second-hand fashion, we aim to empower our consumers to make socially conscious purchases without having to sacrifice their style.
Ivana Mesaric, is the founder of American Opulence. She started her thrifting journey back in middle school when the recession hit her family hard. When she found her first Chanel top at Goodwill,and resold it on eBay, her entrepreneurial journey began. Although she's been thrifting for years, she finally decided to make it a legit business after an overwhelming amount of her friends asked where they could buy the clothes she wears. She loves that sustainability is now a factor in purchasing fashion, and is hoping to encourage others to be socially conscious with their purchases.
Specialized nursing care and transportation to improve patient safety, satisfaction, and surgical outcomes.
Michael Freyer MS '16
Co-Founder
oveRNight RN extends the reach of expert care from the surgeon’s operating room to the patient’s living room by arranging specialized nurses, transportation, and secure communication of patient data across distances for ambulatory surgeons. We facilitate this through our HIPAA-compliant web platform. Altogether, we help surgeons improve patient safety and surgical outcomes after discharge, and reduce the number of hospital stays required after surgery. The COVID pandemic is accelerating a trend toward outpatient treatment but some patients don't have the family support or have preexisting conditions that prevent them from returning home the day of their surgery without a qualified caregiver. We're formalizing the market for these services and reducing costs through a novel platform strategy to make one-on-one care cost-effective for all patients, not just those who can afford concierge care. By creating strong working relationships with surgeons and their offices and providing care to patients referred by them, we improve consistency along the continuum of care as well. With providers in all settings working in concert and proprietary tools that we've developed, we help achieve better outcomes. Co-Founder and Lead Entrepreneur Michael Freyer (MS '16) and Marketing Associate Athena Furuta ('20) are both proud Babson alums. We look forward to getting to know you if you're interested in what we do!
The lack of specialized, capable post-op support in the home after surgery is apparent to anyone who has been in a recovery room at any hospital and heard patients' worried comments that they were afraid to leave the safety of expert attention. Typical home health providers don't have the necessary domain expertise since post-op nursing is specialized and requires the right know-how and administrative workflow to achieve consistently good results. Private concierge care is only affordable to wealthy patients. The fact that the need is so widespread motivated us to pursue this problem area.
Educational videos from TV shows and movies for K-12 teachers
Alexander Deeb '14
Co-Founder & CEO
ClassHook helps K-12 teachers increase student engagement by 66% using a curated video library of popular TV shows and movies, leading to better student outcomes and less time spent lesson planning. ClassHook's content is organized by topic, aligned to standards, and accompanied by discussion questions and smart tools to pique students' curiosity and passion for learning. We change how students think about "boring" topics such as math and history by presenting them in a different, more entertaining way. Imagine learning about the metric system through The Simpsons or about the Oregon Trail through Teen Titans Go. This was not possible before but is now possible with ClassHook.
Growing up, I was a good student but didn't feel fulfilled or inspired by school. I experienced how empowering learning can be for the first time when I taught myself to code in high school. Learning this skill has opened up many opportunities to me that I would not have had otherwise. I want to help students around the world develop this same passion for learning so they can have access to more opportunities as well.
Sophisticated platform for matching and directly connecting attorneys with specialty practitioners, industry thought leaders, and academics - for consulting and litigation support.
Michael Talve '07
CEO
Empowering firms with the world's foremost expertise. Expert Institute leverages the power of data and analytics to position firms for success, one expert at a time.
The ultimate sneaker hub for enthusiasts to buy, sell and trade.
Jonathan DiModica '21
Founder
Got Sole is a hub for sneaker enthusiasts to buy, sell and trade their sneakers and apparel. We host conventions across the United States with 3000+ attendees at venues like Gillette Stadium. With special guests, live performances, giveaways, contests & more! We also host an online marketplace for buyers and sellers to transact with no fees. Got Sole is one of the largest sneaker hubs in the world with over 200,000 followers across our social medias.
When I was twelve years old, I lost everything in a house fire. From baby pictures to clothes and everything in between, I had nothing but my loved ones. I believe that whenever someone faces a tragedy like this that they look for an escape, my escape was sneakers and business. After multiple small businesses like cleaning sneakers and reselling products to fund my sneaker addiction, I decided to start Boston Got Sole (now Got Sole) with my brother Joseph at the age of 14 in 2013. Eight years later, we have grown beyond what we ever dreamed of.
Brazilian trading company exporting Latin American food and beverage products
Victor Boueri '01
Managing Partner
Latin Foods is a Brazilian company that operates mainly in the foreign trade of food products between countries in Latin America, Europe and the United States. Latin Foods is composed of highly qualified professionals, with extensive experience in logistics, customs clearance and all the operational procedures of international trade. We hold exclusive representation and / or distribution agreements with several Latin American producers and manufacturers in order to promote, launch and distribute their products in the North American and European markets.
I have been passionate and involved with Foreign Trade ever since I graduated from Babson in 2001. My International Business classes definitely had a say on that matter :-)
Gift baskets in a box
Samantha Capobianco MBA'20
Co-Founder
The Box Our Of The Box aims to elevate the gift basket experience and provide you with precisely what you need to celebrate every different occasion. We ship and hand deliver everywhere in the United States. Boxes can be fully customized.
A need I had identified in my previous job while working with donors. 2020 gave my husband and me the opportunity to launch this business and have sold over 400 boxes in four months.
India's first Naturally Flavoured Sparkling Water
Gaurav Khemka MBA'20
Founder&CEO
Polka Pop is India's first naturally flavoured sparkling water company. Polka Pop is a first of its kind beverage product in India as it contains 0 sugar, is 0 calories and does not have any artificial or plant-based sweeteners. Our drinks are made entirely in India and our flavours are 100% natural. Polka Pop is a versatile lifestyle drink that supports the values and choices of the health conscious educated Indian. It can be consumed across the day - by itself, as an accompaniment to food or as a mixer for some very creative cocktails or mocktails. Polka Pop is currently available in 4 flavours - Lemon-Lime, Cranberry, Peach and Orange in a 350 ml bottle.
I was introduced to the concept of Sparkling Water and Flavoured Sparkling Water at Babson. As someone who hadn't travelled a lot, I generally perceived anything carbonated as unhealthy. Not just that, I was not someone who had very healthy eating habits up until Grade 10. It was in my last two years at school that I turned my health around. I stopped eating fried food, consuming any aerated drinks and worked out quite regularly. This lifestyle shift also allowed me to overcome borderline cholesterol and fight asthma. Given this context, you can imagine how shocked I was when I saw Babson professors (you know who it is!) drinking at least two cans of sparkling water per class. I remember thinking to myself, "Doesn't this intelligent person not realise what he's doing to his body?" When 2 and 2 didn't add up, I started to get curious. I researched sparkling water, read labels, did everything I could to prove myself right. My quest proved to be inconclusive - Sparkling water was not unhealthy. I've lived most of my life in Chennai, a city that's hot all year round. I figured that if I could have a refreshing carbonated beverage without any of the unnecessary chemicals, sugar or consequences, why do I consume ~30-40gms of sugar every time I needed to drink something? I looked for options but found nothing! That's when I decided to make it myself and that is how Polka Pop started.
Sharing and rental marketplace
Shahzaib Azhar MS'19
CEO
IGIVU is an online sharing and rental marketplace for lending and borrowing a variety of items, from drones to virtual reality headsets. We wanted to create an efficient and streamlined space for items that are usually too expensive or difficult to obtain. In addition, we realized that those same expensive items may be put to better use by renting them out, and created this site. Joining together and sharing our resources in the future, and we want to be a part of it.
The impact it can have!
5-week guided personal development journey
Sabrina Lakhani '08
Owner and Director, Behavioral Science &Market Research
Patterns to Presence transforms your relationships with science and compassion. Weaving together behavioral science, somatic psychotherapy, yogic teachings, and emotional intelligence training - you are supported to do the deeper work of moving from insecure attachments to authenticity. Our program moves in a spiral, integrating your insights and healing each step of the way. We treat each person as a garden: beginning by understanding the territory & digging beneath the surface, uprooting what holds them back & restoring wholeness to the soil, planting new seeds & creating a climate that helps them grow.
Patterns to Presence was born out of a meeting of two minds: Sabrina Lakhani, a behavioral scientist who experienced a traumatic marriage and divorce with her best friend. In the wake of her experience, she rigorously deconstructed her belief system and intensely studied attachment science. Zamir Dhanji, whose long-time dedication to yoga, Buddhism, and study of somatic psychotherapy through compassionate inquiry led him towards a skillful way of weaving wisdom and compassion to relieve human suffering. Friends for over a decade, Sabrina and Zamir began to work together with individuals and couples and started to realize results with greater depth and efficiency with their combined approaches. They have created a program that is a holistic roadmap for healing attachment trauma, as it allows for both individual attention and group work.
One-stop solution for your digital needs
Sanina Goolry MBA'19
Director, Growth and Strategy
Businesses require management of their corporate website, online eCommerce business, inventory management, payment integrations, real-time shipping solutions, ERP integration, and based on business size, there are different level of requirements. Redefine Solutions offers all levels of enterprise IT solutions under one roof.
My family has been growing in the industry form the past 18 years and it only made sense for me to come bring in a change. Technology is evolving and needs an entrepreneurial approach at every stage to help business grow to their best potential. My passion is Business and here, I get to play a role in a lot of business stories.
Elevating, educating, and encourage girls of color to be unstoppable with dolls that finally look like her
Flora Ekpe-Idang MBA'17
CEO & Founder
Corage Dolls is is multicultural doll and book company that encourages girls of color to be unstoppable. This is through beautiful Black dolls that instill cultural pride, diverse narratives that spark creativity, and pins with positive affirming messages.
Inspired by continuously seeing a lack of diversity on shelves with items that weren’t truly reflective of young girls of color, I decided that I no longer wanted to wait for change and that I was going to do it. Between the lack of options, homogenous choices, and the internalized racism that left Black girls especially feeling self-doubt in their identity, Corage Dolls was created to build self-love and confidence in young girls.
Executive coaching and advisory for senior leadership
Leslie Simone '96
President & Founder
You may have found that leading an organization can be one of the loneliest and confidence-testing jobs in the world. Juggling the vision, the culture at each stage of scaling, attracting talent today for the future, balancing both strategy and day-to-to interventions, investor dynamics, the ecosystem and its needs, and more. You’re hungry for self-development but can’t find time to step away long enough to do deep work. Now you don’t have to. I work one-on-one with CEOs, co-founders and CROs, primarily in enterprise software and related businesses as their confidential sounding board, acceleration partner, and mirror for the legacy they want to leave. After over a decade of founding a related business, then building an international coaching company's business, running a coach certification program, teaching in universities, and coaching Fortune 100 executives through start-up business owners, I opened my boutique practice, originally headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA. My practice is currently 100% by referral from existing, thriving clients. I’ve expanded to Austin, and am open to adding a small number of Central, Mountain or Eastern time zone Babson alum. Let’s chat about where you want to be today and beyond.
Existing clients demanded my alternative consulting approach, and starting my own venture was the only way I could see to adhere to and execute my vision.
Start-to-finish home staging in the Greater Boston area
Heather Cochrane Russo '01
President & CEO
We address the strategic, tactical, and emotional aspects of staging to ensure your home commands top dollar while helping you maintain your sanity. With our signature Supported Staging System, we create your custom home staging plan, work hand in hand with you to help you execute on it, and stage and style your home to perfection to drive your top dollar sale. From consultation to close, we’ll manage the staging so you can focus on your family. Because you already have a million balls in the air - and we want you to see phenomenal results from your home staging experience!
We believe home staging should always be both financially and emotionally rewarding. Home staging should always pay for itself. For us, it’s pretty simple - staging is about people. Most families’ biggest investment is their home. The higher the return on that investment, the greater the possibilities for that family for the future. Simple. Too often, families are leaving money on the table by either trying to stage themselves or not staging at all - money they may not even realize is there for the taking. They decutter their homes, buy a few throw pillows at Home Goods, and think they’re good to go. The problem? Staging is about WAY more than just decluttering and throw pillows. It’s about buyer psychology. It’s a form of nuanced communication with potential buyers about why this home it the home for them. Staging is not decorating - it’s visual marketing. At Glen Street, we are determined to change this - because the difference professional staging makes is exponential. We provide not only expertise and styling services but also the project management needed to pull it all together. Because it’s time for families to start taking every last dollar off the table!
Banking for international students
Sampei Omichi '20
Founder & CEO
Ellis is building the migration infrastructure for international students to effortlessly begin their life in the United States. Our first product is a neo-bank specifically catered to the needs of international students.
Personal experiences with getting settled in the US as an international student.
Appaerel made from 100% recycled materials
Uddhav Bagrodia '21
Co-Founder
At Wastewear, we believe a great wardrobe shouldn't come at the expense of our planet. Unfortunately, the fashion industry today has only further damaged our planet through harmful textiles and processing. The Wastewear mission is to do our part in saving the world. Our apparel is made from 100% recycled waste (plastic bottles and cotton) through a process which is sustainable, saves large amounts of water, and keeps waste out of landfills.
Having grown up around textile factories, we saw the large amounts of fabric waste that is thrown out. This inspired us to find solutions to repurpose this waste and take it into use.
Full-Service Real Estate Firm
Timothy Andrew '19
Owner
Platinum Realty Group is a leading Property Management and Real Estate Investment firm headquartered in Cambridge, MA. Founded in August of 2020, PRG has rapidly grown into a Property Management powerhouse receiving praise from clients and industry leaders alike. Platinum has recently joined forces with the South Shore brokerage, Premier Properties, expanding our service area to include the Greater-Boston area and the South Shore. Platinum Realty Group proudly offers our clients Property Management Services, HOA Management, Real Estate Investment Consulting, and a full Brokerage Team.
Directly after graduation I started my career in Real Estate as an Agent for Boston City Properties. I continuously had clients expressing how they were dissatisfied with their current property manager and asked if I had any recommendations. Towards the end of 2019, I was offered a position at a Property Management Firm which closed it's doors only a few months later in the middle of 2020. I interviewed for months for Business Development roles in tech-startups and constantly got to the final round before getting the news that I was either second choice or they went into a hiring freeze (Thanks Covid!). Finally, I thought "Hey, I know Property Management, I'm good at Property Management, let's try this out as there is no better time than now to take the risk while I am still on my parents health insurance (Again, thanks Mom & Dad - both class of 1986!). And thus, Platinum Realty Group was born!
Boutique Landscape Design and Build
Lucas Machado '21
Owner
Curbs has long been recognized as the quality solution to reaching the curb appeal and landscape goals of Massachusetts homeowners. We have worked closely with residential clients, home builders, designers, and architects for almost 20 years in order to deliver the vision of their custom landscapes.
Lucas Machado joined his father in business during his Junior year at Babson. High demand for landscape construction due to the covid-19 pandemic prompted Lucas to get involved and take advantage of the moment to grow the business from a hardscape contracting company to a full-service landscape design-build firm. Creating outdoor living spaces for families to enjoy for years to come is what inspires us every day.
A.I. powered networking and engagement platform
Melis Dural MBA'15
Founder & CEO
EKOS offers impact-oriented networking and interaction opportunities that center on insight. In EKOS, individual users are seamlessly matched with others who have similar interests, who are active in similar industry verticals, who consume similar content, and who have similar professional objectives. Thus, members can easily create meaningful and impact-oriented business communities. Users can also create video or audio tables according to their preferences and share their messages with their audiences. EKOS for Business adds additional crucial functionalities including in-house talent management and talent development features that will enable leaders to build a more inclusive, engaged and supported workforce.
In recent years there has been an increase in the number of social media platforms, some even with a main target audience of professionals and businesses. Even still, there remains a critical gap. A platform that focuses on meaningful dialogue and connections that really help professionals and businesses solve problems, access new talent, achieve business goals through social learning and professional interaction, still doesn’t exist. EKOS fills that gap. The global COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation and had paradigm-shifting effects on professional lives in a very short time frame. While remote and hybrid working models have become the new norm, the impact of this transformation has created new needs for both businesses and individuals and EKOS was built to address those needs. The components that form the basis of EKOS have been in my mind for years. I started the process of assembling the pieces, taking action, and establishing EKOS at a time when digital transformation and new ways of working were being accelerated by the global pandemic and the product reflects this reality.
Digital agency focused on reputation management and social selling
Kevin Bryant '82
CEO & Founder
We bring people science, data, and technology together with our AI-driven algorithms to forecast social selling trends and re-envision the selling cycle. This helps us map your market to understand where your key decision-makers are and who they’re influenced by and then design a plan on how you can influence them through your employees, both online and offline through our many services.
Change, the digital age, and the importance of social networking.
Virtual coaching for inclusive conversations
Arvita Tripati MBA'16
CEO
Loquere enables authentic, effective, and inclusive communication between employees by providing tools that offer evidence-based feedback. We’re creating an AI-driven virtual coach focused on inclusive & effective communication feedback based on Slack, Zoom, and Teams meetings. This enables timely, specific, actionable feedback, with the capability of monitoring progress over time, for both individuals and organizations.
I was struggling to bridge the gap between our diversity initiatives and whether or not employees actually felt like they belonged. I was wishing there was a way to provide near real-time, evidence-based feedback to people in a private manner. I also wanted to know whether we were having issues around a particular area of diversity (say sexual orientation or race) and be able to chart progress on that. As I started to look into it, I found that there really wasn't any solution out there serving those needs, so I decided to create it!
Pure Scottish honey, vinegars and beeswax candles
Iain Millar STLR '15
Director
The Scottish Bee Company is a purpose-driven business, supporting the pollinator population through the sale of premium bee products. It’s innovative farming model supports the domestic and international sale of Scotland’s hidden culinary treasure, Heather Honey. The Scottish Bee Company’s Heather honey won the top platinum awards at the London Internationl Honey Awards and is the first honey to achieve the prestigious BSI Kitemark for food assurance.
Babson! In particular a Kyle Westaway presentation on profits with purpose.
High-end and low-end flooring materials
Daniel Kassin Picciotto '19
Co-Founder
Ximena Ulloa '19
Co-Founder
At Atlas, we strive to provide your ideal floors at a great price. More importantly, we pride ourselves in providing this service in the smoothest and most stress-free manner. Our goal is to make the process of purchasing materials for your home renovation, development project, office remodel, etc. an easy and almost pleasant process.
Babson! We always knew we wanted to add value to our society or create the solution to a problem. We finally stumbled into the flooring industry and were lucky enough to have the tools at hand to provide the perfect solution for anyone struggling to properly renovate their home and at a good price!
Pure, brain-enhancing supplements
Zachary Hayes-Handy '18
Co-Founder and COO
Brilliant Blends engages in the sale of natural, adaptogen-based brain enhancement supplements while also promoting education about mushrooms, adaptogens, and the emerging practice of microdosing. Adapt and Thrive, our two flagship products, contain a unique blend of herbs and adaptogens that help our customers achieve a healthy, happy, and strong lifestyle. Adapt is great for helping alleviate anxiety, promoting REM sleep states, and improving memory. Thrive helps to promote elevated mood and increased energy levels to help keep you consistently performing at your highest level. The two supplements combine to create a powerful stacking effect to help keep you Clear, Calm, and Brilliant all day, every day.
Brilliant Blends is the result of more than 30 years of hands-on clinic and nutritional experience. In recent years, there has been a widening gap between the traditional medical modalities and the true needs of individuals, especially when it comes to dietary and mental health. There has been an alarming rise in instances of depression, anxiety, and PTSD for all age groups over the last 10 years. The COVID-19 pandemic of the past year has only accelerated this trend. Concurrently, the amazing applications and results of holistic plant medicines have also seen a resurgence. Where traditional western medicine aims to tackle issues of mental health with various pharmaceutical medications, alternative practitioners have been turning more and more to natural, holistic, and sustainable solutions through the use of medicinal mushrooms and adaptogens. The practice of microdosing natural, psychoactive substances has been undergoing a massive renaissance, both in our medicine and in our culture. Whether its from high-level medical publications like John’s Hopkins, or anecdotal accounts from silicon valley executives, more and more people are turning towards naturally occurring psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, and DMT to help increase their mental performance and improve their lives. This movement inspired us to create Adapt and Thrive. Despite the growing body of medical literature on the therapeutic effects of microdosing on mental health and wellbeing, these psychoactive substances are still classified as schedule 1 drugs. This led us to search for the optimal combinations of herbs and adaptogens to try and mimic the action potential of psilocybin in the brain using only natural, legal ingredients. What we eventually arrived at were the formulations for Adapt and Thrive,
Managed IT services to meet your unique needs
Robert M. DeLisa '85
CEO and Founder
We set up an IT platform that is applicable across all industries. We assess, implement, and support strong and secure infrastructure, systems, applications, and processes. Then, we customize the platform based on your specialized needs.
The name was inspired both by cooperating with my customers and by bringing a cooperative suite of technology solutions that could truly accelerate their businesses.
Wealth and Asset Manager
Glenn Caldicott '83
Chief Investment Officer
EAM employs our proprietary Rules Based Investing® process. All investment decisions are dictated by proven sets of rules which has the effect of eliminating emotion from the decision-making process. This ensures that our process is highly disciplined. It is our belief that emotion, in the form of fear and greed, is the most destructive force to successful investing. At the core of Rules Based Investing® are strident risk controls. So often managers spend their time trying to control returns. Our approach is to attempt to control risk, which is much more predictable and controllable than returns. Essentially, controlling risk is the primary reason EAM has delivered Alpha on all nine of our investment models since inception. Once risk is controlled, returns tend to fall in line and take care of themselves. We began managing Rules Based Investment Strategies in 1994 and have managed assets for clients directly since and for other Financial Advisors clients starting in 2001. Collectively through the years we have managed more than $1.2 Billion in AUM. We have managed the models successfully through bull and bear markets for over 24 years and have accumulated a vast amount of knowledge, information and experience managing, marketing and servicing these assets.
The passion for investing which was initially triggered at Babson as an Undergraduate
Commercial and Business Lending Company
Socrates Joseph '11
President & CEO
LaKay Capital is a commercial and business purpose LENDING company. We help finance new and experienced real estate investors and business owners. We help entrepreneurs get the funding they need to grow and expand their businesses. Some of the businesses and projects we finance are: New Construction/ Rehab, Multi-Family/ Mixed-Used, Indutrial, Office, Fix & Flip, Cash-Out Refinancing, Bridge Loans, Equipment Financing, Business Line of Credit, Commercial Vehicle Financing, Laundromat, CarWash, Hotel/ Motel, Church Financing, Florist, Restaurants, Bowling Alley, Liquor Store, Med Spa, and many more.Basically, if it a business or an investment, we are able to finance it.
I became a commercial and business purpose LENDER to help finance business owners, and real estate investors. Over the years, I have talked and listened to many business owners and investors, and the number one complaints have been access to capital. I created this company to educate and help finance entrepreneurs so they can grow and expand their dreams.
Online marketplace supporting individuals on their wellness & spiritual journeys
Katie Fink MBA'09
Founder &CEO
We created Mind Body Soul Market to be a supportive online environment for your path to holistic wellness and spiritual exploration with products, classes, services. We’re honored to be a part of your journey, and we are constantly practicing and refining what it means to create a safe space.
After 18 years as a corporate entrepreneur at a Fortune 100 retailer, Katie learned that career success and a picture perfect life doesn’t always translate into a thriving soul. She created Mind Body Soul Market as a welcoming space for healing, nourishment, and growth.
Sustainably Sourced Bags & Adventure Gear
Jack Flynn '20
Owner & CEO
Pure World offers sustainably sourced products such as hemp bags that are hand-crafted in Kathmandu, Nepal with a mission to show that good products and business models do not have to sacrifice sustainability in order to turn a profit.
During Foundations of Management & Entrepreneurship (FME) in 2017, our team was looking for a product that was socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. We knew we had found the right match when one of our team mates suggested selling the hemp bags that are hand-crafted in her hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal. Hemp requires a fraction of the amount of land and water that cotton requires with none of the pesticides, the artisans who hand cut and sew the bags support their families by earning far above the Nepali minimum wage, and the finished bags are durable, conveniently sized, and more unique than than any other bag on the market. Four years later, Jack has kept the brand going as he expands beyond hemp bags towards more sustainably sourced products.
Timeless and Trendy Basics
Natasha Kellas '18
Founder
Our mission is to empower our customers to feel confident in our clothing. We want getting dressed each day to be an effortless experience. We realized there is a need for a brand that showcases its clothing on a variety of body types. We do our very best to display our clothing on multiple body types and provide as much information as possible to make the shopping experience seamless.
I saw a huge gap in the fashion industry in showing clothing on a variety of body types. I also have seen that most brands focus on fast fashion and trendy items, rather than a simple capsule collection that lasts many seasons. I wanted to address this gap.
Plant-Based Meal Delivery Service
Mark Fachler MBA'10
Founder & CEO
Veestro delivers fully-prepared, 100% plant-based meals straight to people’s doors anywhere within the contiguous US. Our chefs use the best organic ingredients in the market to hand-craft all our meals to perfection. Veestro aims to make eating delicious vegan food convenient and simple by delivering meals fresh-frozen so consumers can take their time enjoying them. Our mission is to help everyone eat more plants, whether that means one-time per week, or three-times per day.
When Mark was working in banking, he found it very difficult to eat healthy food as he did not have the time nor experience cooking. He looked for a service that would deliver delicious and healthy meals that did not require prep-work; but did not find any companies that fit the bill. He then decided to start the business and invited his sister Monica so she could work on the marketing side while he worked on the logistics and finance sides, and Veestro was born.
Career Consulting
Jerry Lee '17
Co-Founder
Wonsulting was created with one goal in mind: to turn underdogs into winners. Helping those who come from non-traditional backgrounds & non-target schools to get them into their dream careers.
Coming from a low-income, first generation background, I quickly realized that the recruiting process was an uphill battle. It was only until I broke into companies like Google & interviewed at 50+ top companies that I learned recruiting was a game that could be played.
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