Co-founder and CEO of Blu Banyan, Jan Rippingale, recently completed the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program (10KSB) in the National Cohort held at Babson College in Boston. The 10KSB program was designed to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing access to education, capital, and business support services. Graduates of the program completed the blended online and in-person coursework that delivers intensive entrepreneurship training from Babson’s business experts and peers.
“The 10KSB program improved our clarity and articulation of Blu Banyan’s mission and vision for the future. The group work was immensely helpful, particularly the reverse role-playing sessions where we got to live in the banker’s / inventor’s shoes. Talking with fellow classmates and reflecting on our accomplishments and challenges gave me new perspectives. The connections with my peer network, strengthened leadership skills will help us scale our SaaS business to adjacent industries, and internationally.” said Jan Rippingale.
Designed by Babson College, the nation’s top-ranked entrepreneurship school, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses curriculum provides the skills needed to recognize new opportunities, embrace practices that increase business growth, and ultimately develop a customized business growth plan. For over a decade, 10KSB has helped thousands of entrepreneurs grow their businesses and create jobs in their communities. Scholars gain practical skills in topics such as negotiation, marketing, and employee management that can immediately be put in action. Participants receive tools and one-on-one professional support to develop a strategic and customized growth plan that aims to take their company to new heights.
