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Ab Igram
Ab Igram is the Executive Director of the Tariq Farid Franchise Institute at Babson College, where he works to expand franchise education and prepare the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. His experience spans venture capital, franchise investment, lending, business development, and startup operations, giving him a unique perspective on building and scaling successful businesses.
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“Here’s another example. Two brothers studying at Babson—one a graduate student and the other an undergraduate—come from the family behind the franchise brand Churromania. They’re scholars at the institute and are doing incredible things on campus. They have also started a technology company focused on AI and franchising, drawing on their experience with the brand and their exposure to the broader franchise ecosystem.”
“The impact goes beyond the projects themselves. Through networks and introductions, a student may earn an internship with a company connected to franchising. That’s another win. They learn the fundamentals of a particular function—finance, marketing, supply chain, or something else—along with the nuances of working within a franchise brand. We always want to help create those career and internship opportunities.”
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