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Babson Built is a dive into the entrepreneurial mindset and journey, brought to life through the stories of Babson founders. From dorm room startup to Shark Tank to Series A, our interviews depict the highs, lows, and thrills of starting and scaling a venture.

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11/06/20 • 26 min

Think food trucks, but for retail. With Flexetail modern mobile spaces, Babson alumni Joel Kamm is changing how brands connect and interact with their customers. Plus, we talk with Joel about landing major customers, leveraging your MBA, co-founding a business with your significant other, and much more.
Learn more about Joel Kamm and Flexetail: https://flexetail.com/

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11/06/20 • 26 min

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10/22/20 • 30 min

Babson alumni Rich Palmer joins us on this episode to share the "why" behind Gravyty, the first and leading artificial intelligence company focused solely on social good, which he co-founded and leads as CTO. Plus, he gives us his advice: how to overcome your fears, how to pick a co-founder, when to start raising money, why you should always be pitching, and more.
Learn more about Rich Palmer and Gravyty: https://www.gravyty.com/

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10/22/20 • 30 min

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Babson alumni Gautam Gupta joins us to share his journey, from his start as an early-stage investor at General Catalyst to NatureBox, which he co-founded and grew to a leading brand in the snacking market. Plus, hear how Gautam is now bringing his startup operations experience and perspective to the world of venture capital as a partner at M13.
Learn more about Gautam Gupta: https://www.gautamg.com/

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10/08/20 • 28 min

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Founded in 2018, Busy Beauty delivers waste-free, U.S. made and naturally focused wipes. The brand has experienced remarkable growth. Its current partners include Kohl's, Macy's, and JetBlue. Co-founder Jamie Steenbakkers graduated from Babson in 2018 and talks about her journey as an entrepreneur.
Learn more about Busy Beauty: https://busybeauty.com/

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09/24/20 • 20 min

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Hear from the founders of The Grommet, a “makers” marketplace that highlights the stories and people behind the products. One of those people is David Zamarin, who is founder and CEO of DetraPel, Shark Tank deal-maker and Babson alum. David chats with The Grommet founders Jules Pieri and Joanne Domeniconi, as well as host Alex Kennedy, about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and making products with purpose.

Learn more about The Grommet: https://www.thegrommet.com/

Learn more about Detrapel: https://www.detrapel.com/

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03/03/20 • 39 min

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Parlor makes custom skis and snowboards that are hand-built in New England by skiers and are 100% American made. Parlor has been featured in Ski Magazine, Bloomberg, and the Boston Herald. Founder Mark Wallace got his MBA from Babson in 2014, and was a BETA Challenge finalist. Hear how Parlor became the largest ski manufacturer in New England without sacrificing an unmatched focus on the customer.

Learn More: https://parlorskis.com/?utm_campaign=babsonbuiltpodcast

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02/18/20 • 32 min

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12/10/19 • 36 min

Jamie Kent, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and Babson alum, has been called an “artist you need to know” by Rolling Stone magazine and a “must watch artist” by the Huffington Post. His songs have been heard on major national television programs like “The Today Show,” and his 2016 album, All American Mutt, debuted at No. 16 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart. And he’s done this without a major label, management, or a PR team. Hear how he fuses music and entrepreneurship into “artrepreneurship.”
Learn more: http://jamiekent.com/

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12/10/19 • 36 min

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11/26/19 • 22 min

Ring Inc is a home security and smart home company owned by Amazon. Ring manages a range of home security products that incorporate outdoor motion-detecting cameras, such as the Ring video doorbell. Founder Jamie Siminoff graduated from Babson in 1999 and appeared on ABC's Shark Tank in late 2013. He returned to Shark Tank in October 2018, this time as a guest shark. Hear about his journey from Doorbot to Ring and how Amazon acquired Ring for a staggering $1 billion.
Learn more: https://ring.com/

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11/26/19 • 22 min

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Bombas is a comfort focused apparel brand with a mission to help those in need. Similar to other “one-for-one” model brands like Toms Shoes and Warby Parker, Bombas donates a pair of socks for every pair it sells. Founder David Heath graduated from Babson in 2005, and appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank in 2014. Hear about his journey and how he’s taking his business to the next level.
Learn more: https://bombas.com/

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11/12/19 • 33 min

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11/19/20 • 28 min

Babson alumni and Hio CEO and Co-Founder Jason Craparo shares why relationships are core to Hio's value proposition as an event platform, how he saw the potential of virtual events well before COVID-19, and how he leveraged the business model canvas to build an app that you won't want to delete.
Learn more about Jason Craparo and Hio: https://hiosocial.com/

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11/19/20 • 28 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Babson Built have?

Babson Built currently has 32 episodes available.

What topics does Babson Built cover?

The podcast is about Venture Capital, Founder, Entrepreneurship, Investing, Startups, Podcasts, Economics, Technology, Education, Business and Innovation.

What is the most popular episode on Babson Built?

The episode title 'Flexetail:The Future of Retail' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Babson Built?

The average episode length on Babson Built is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Babson Built released?

Episodes of Babson Built are typically released every 14 days, 10 hours.

When was the first episode of Babson Built?

The first episode of Babson Built was released on Jan 20, 2018.

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