Babson Built

Hio: Building Better Relationships

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/

Flexetail:The Future of Retail

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/

Gravyty: Making Nonprofits AI-Enabled

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/

Gautam Gupta: Early Stage Investor with a Startup Mindset

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/

Busy Beauty: First Sustainable, Waste Free Wipes Company

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/