Undergraduate Events

Funding options for underrepresented minority founders Join us for a lively discussion around the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs and business owners from underrepresented minority groups as well as strategies and resources to overcome these challenges. Our panelists include: Gisella Soriano, VP & W/MBE Banking Relationship Manager, Eastern Bank Amewusika "Sika" Sedzro, co-founder and CEO of Uncut Lab Abby Nguyen-Burke, Senior VP, Team Leader W/MBE, Eastern Bank Elan Rohde, Founder of Campolongo Cookie Company Ron Molina-Brantley, FVP, Relationship Manager, Team Leader, Berkshire Bank Ab Igram, Executive Director, The Tariq Farid Franchise Institute at Babson College The panelists will discuss some of the challenges faced by underrepresented minority founders and share funding strategies, alternative funding sources, and resources available to support diverse founders. This panel discussion is brought to you through a collaboration of the Babson Black Graduate Club and Babson's Blank Center for Entrepreneurship's Butler Launch Pad. Join us for the discussion and lunch from Einstein Bros. Bagel. Find out more

Don't miss out on this in-depth discussion on Breaking Down Barriers: Making investing accessible to everyone Investing can be a powerful tool for securing financial futures, but historically it has been exclusive to the wealthy and financially savvy. This open forum event on "Breaking Down Barriers: Making Investing Accessible to Everyone" aims to explore the concept of democratizing investing and promoting greater access to investment opportunities for all populations, regardless of their socioeconomic background or level of financial sophistication. Join us as we discuss the biggest barriers to democratizing investing, the role of technology and government policy in promoting access, the importance of transparency and accountability in the investment industry, and how to ensure that democratized investing is inclusive of all groups and not just a select few. Come be part of the conversation and learn how we can work towards a more equitable and inclusive investment landscape. In-person event, dinner will be served. Find out more

P2P Connect Sessions: Spring 2023 Facilitated by Butler Launch Pad Director Cindy Klein Marmer, P2P (Peer to Peer) Connect sessions are virtual facilitated feedback forums designed to help you make progress on your venture through virtual support. You will have the opportunity to get feedback on your business concept or help to overcome a current challenge you are facing while helping your peers do the same. You'll leave the session with a renewed focus on the actionable next steps you should take to continue making progress on your business. Find out more

Join Babson College's Real Estate Program and the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance for a panel discussion with industry leaders about expanding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in commercial real estate (CRE). According to the Urban Land Institute's recently published 2022 Global Real Estate DEI Survey of DEI practices and benchmarking metrics among commercial real estate (CRE) firms globally, the #1 goal of CRE firms globally is to increase representation of senior professionals from underrepresented groups. The panelists will discuss initiatives and opportunities to continue to move the needle on expanding DEI in the CRE industry, explore potential career paths for students, and share their expertise about the CRE market outlook and trends in 2023. Featured speakers will include:Patrick Kimble, Vice President of Leasing, The Davis CompaniesAnthony Noble, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, American TowerAmanda Strong '87, Director Asset Management, MIT Investment Management Company and Trustee, Babson College Board of TrusteesLisa Strope, Vice President, Research, TA Realty The moderator for the panel is Assistant Professor of Practice, Finance Division, and the George E. Slye '53 Term Chair in Real Estate ManagementErin Degnan Escobedo. The panel discussion will kick off with a networking breakfast and is open to the Babson community and real estate professionals. Registration is required. Find out more

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