B.E.T.A. Challenge

B.E.T.A. Challenge

Presented by the Blank Center for Entrepreneurship, the annual B.E.T.A. (Babson Entrepreneurial Thought & Action®) Challenge recognizes the progress and potential of Babson ventures as they seek to solve problems and create impact. The competition embodies Babson’s entrepreneurial spirit and focus on taking action.

The Undergraduate, Graduate, and Alumni Track winners each receive a grand prize of $25,000, plus in-kind services donated by sponsors. The runners up in each track each receive $2,500 and in-kind services.

We are excited to announce the 2024 B.E.T.A. Challenge winners:

2024 B.E.T.A. Challenge Winners

Vaidehi Tembhekar MBA’21

Alumni Track Winner

Vaidehi Tembhekar MBA’21

Venture: Jahazii
Aleksandr Malashchenko MBA’24

Graduate Track Winner

Aleksandr Malashchenko MBA’24

Venture: ReviMo
Chloe Samaha ’25

Undergraduate Track Winner

Chloe Samaha ’25

Venture: BOND

We would also like to congratulate the winners of the special awards:

Vaidehi Tembhekar MBA’21

High Impact Woman Founder Award

Vaidehi Tembhekar MBA’21

Venture: Jahazii
Adila Rammadia MBA’21

Lila W. Sahney Endowed Fashion and Textile Innovation Award

Adila Rammadia MBA’21

Venture: Snug Scrubs
Aleksandr Malashchenko MBA’24

Tech Innovation Award

Aleksandr Malashchenko MBA’24

Venture: ReviMo
Gopika Maheshwari MBA’24 and Rohan Patil MBA’24

Family Entrepreneurship Award

Gopika Maheshwari MBA’24 and Rohan Patil MBA’24

Venture: Plantex
Chloe Samaha ’25

Stephen H. Kramer ’92 and Michael London ’92 Award

Chloe Samaha ’25

Venture: BOND

Thank You

The 2024 B.E.T.A. Challenge is made possible through the generous support of our donors and sponsors.

Donors

The Butler Family Foundation
Matthew L. Chatham MBA’11
Gautam Gupta ’07
Stephen H. Kramer ’92 and Michael London ’92
Arihant Patni MBA’02
David B. Ragins ’94
Gobind Sahney ’83 and daughter Sabrina L. Sahney
Sharon Sinnott, in memory of Sydel Sokuvitz, founder of the Babson College Speech Center

Sponsors

In Kind Sponsors

Cummings Properties
Draper University
Zajac and Clarkson

Watch Dylan Zajac ’25, 2023 B.E.T.A. Challenge Undergraduate Winner, have a conversation with Kelly Clarkson about Computers 4 People.

Questions?

Please contact the Blank Center team at blankcenter@babson.edu.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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