3.32. Stephen Spinelli Jr., PhD - Babson College

Dr. JP Novin welcomes Dr. Stephen Spinelli, President of Babson College, to discuss Babson’s entrepreneurial focus and the integration of AI into its educational model. Dr. Spinelli highlights Babson’s unique experiential learning approach, where students start businesses in their first week and are prepared for continuous learning through customized career roadmaps. He emphasizes how AI enhances efficiency and scalability in ventures. The conversation also explores the impact of AI on various professions, the need for higher education to evolve into a “cradle-to-grave” partnership for lifelong learning, and the importance of K–12 education in fostering critical thinking.