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Entrepreneurial-Spark Launch

It has taken some planning and we have launched. Two weeks ago now and we are having a tremendous response. Our approach to entrepreneurship is simple and very much reflects Ian's comments: Let's get on with it. So, we have removed as many barriers...

Published 17-Nov-2011 19:55 by Jim Duffy

Filed under: Business, Babson, Scottish Entrepreneur, Small Businesses, start-up

Boston! Refreshingly Entrepreneurial ...

Just back from a Life Sciences event organized by MassBio – the oldest Life Science organization in the US. The organization is well represented by companies in this space especially in the New England area – renowned for being the life sciences...

Published 10-Feb-2011 7:12 by Madhu Nair (2010)

Filed under: Biotech, Boston, Business, innovation, entrepreneur, Biotechnology, entrepreneurship, externship, Fundraising, ideas, Achievements, business ecosystems

Gallus Part 1

My global executive MBA internship literally took off the ground, on a flight to St Louis from Boston with Mark Bamforth, President & CEO of Gallus Biopharmaceuticals. Couldn’t have asked for a more exciting start than that! Gallus is a biologics...

Published 31-Jan-2011 17:40 by Madhu Nair (2010)

Filed under: Saltire Experience, Biotech, Boston, Business, externship, Key learning from Babson, babson college, Scotland, GlobalScot

Are you a shrewd business to business (b2b) entrepreneur?

It’s been over two months since we first set foot on the grounds of Babson, and with a mere three weeks left till Christmas part of me wonders where all the time went, while the other half buzzes with all the business insight and valuable ‘tricks...

Published 28-Nov-2010 20:30 by Sandrine Sienche (2010)

Filed under: Saltire Experience, Business, entrepreneurship, babson college

One for One – a compelling proposition

As part of our fast-track course here at Babson, we have been applying our experience and new-found knowledge to assist three start-up companies with live projects, where the company founders have a current need for assistance or further knowledge, but...

Published 25-Nov-2010 16:25 by Mark Simmers

Filed under: Opportunities, Business

Golf Balls, Pebbles and Sand – how to fit them all in?

We have had a very hectic last 3 weeks in the run-up to Thanksgiving, and during that time we have had three excellent days working on Leadership Presence, Storytelling and uncovering our own life and leadership journeys. One story from the past few days...

Published 25-Nov-2010 15:04 by Mark Simmers

Filed under: Leadership, Business

In anticipation of our return to Scotland

Whilst flying home from a Veolia Business Development conference in Atlanta, I had a sudden recollection of why I became a Saltire Fellow. I had intended on using the flight to catch up on sleep. I had been “networking” into the wee hours...

Published 19-Jun-2009 18:07 by James Murray

Filed under: Saltire Experience, Business, entrepreneur, externship, magazine

Going down the rabbit hole

In contrast to my previous blog, I have just finished reading an article in the NY Times, which tells of the plight of the passengers of US Airways Flight 1549. Flight 1549 as I am sure you all will remember, was the plane that ditched into the Hudson...

Published 12-Jun-2009 16:40 by David.Miller

Filed under: Liberty Mutual, Business, David Miller

Life with Liberty

Now in my fifth week with Liberty Mutual, I’m ashamed to say I find the Insurance Business quite interesting. Paul and Ian could tell you, I have amassed quite a collection of Surveys & Annual Reports on my desk, as I try and figure out this...

Published 10-Jun-2009 21:57 by David.Miller

Filed under: Liberty Mutual, Business, David Miller, customer experience, organization, externship

Mixing Business with Pleasure

Last week BioTech - This week HiTech, I'm quickly realizing just why there is so much interest in Ventures here in Massachusetts. Even in the throws of the biggest downturn of modern times - opportunity and optimism abound in this place....it's...

Published 09-Jun-2009 1:17 by Iain Mcdougall

Filed under: Biotech, Boston, MIT, Social Skills, Opportunities, Business, innovation, entrepreneur, Networking

The First of Many......

Well, we are now at the start of week # 20 and I really do not know where to begin. I started this journey in January with 'Eyes Wide Open' and I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute! The 16 weeks at Babson College seem so long ago now and it...

Published 26-May-2009 15:50 by Paul Reynolds

Filed under: Saltire Experience, Boston, Paul Reynolds, Liberty Mutual, Business

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