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12 13 OPENING LINES B abson Entrepreneurship Forum is the annual flagship event at Babson College,with atten- dance of over 500 students and entrepre- neurs and a large online presence.Over the past sixteen years,the forumhas evolved to become a platform for industry leaders,budding entrepreneurs, inspiring personalities,andmotivated students to de- liberate and debate the entrepreneurial world. The 16th BEFwill be held in Babson College,Welles- leyon the 10th of November.This year, the overar- ching theme,“Make an Impact” aims to provide a platform for a conversation on howideas and busi- nesses are changing theworld. This year’s speakers include DeanMetropoulos,the majority shareholder of Hostess,Wombi Rose,Founder of Lovepop,and BradMcNamara of Freight Farms.Pre- “MAKE AN IMPACT” IS THEME FOR 2017 BABSON ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM vious panelists and keynotes include Stephen Kaufer, President and CEOof TripAdvisor,and Sheila Lirio Marcelo,Founder,Chairwoman and CEOof Care.com among others. Babson College is known for its Entrepreneurial Thought andAction approach in its education,andhas consistentlybeennamedthe topbusiness education graduate entrepreneurship programbya varietyof me- dia outlets over the past 20 years includingUSNews &World Report and the Financial Times.The Babson Entrepreneurship Forum is a continuation of the belief that entrepreneurship can impact any industry.It is an effort by itsMBAprogram to have a conversation about a theme that is impacting theworld and howas budding entrepreneurs,individuals can significantly shift the conversation.