Igram

Executive Director, The Tariq Farid Franchise Institute at Babson College

Ab Igram is an experienced professional in the fields of entrepreneurship, finance, and franchising. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Tariq Farid Franchise Institute at Babson College's Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership.1

Education and Background

Ab Igram holds a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University and an MBA in finance and entrepreneurship from Babson College.1 His passion for entrepreneurship, economics, and finance began during his university years and has continued throughout his career.1

Professional Experience

With over 25 years of experience in various finance, advisory, and entrepreneurial roles, Igram has developed a diverse skill set:

Corporate Venture Capitalist: He worked at GE Equity in Stamford, CT, where he was involved in identifying, negotiating, and structuring over $350 million in venture capital investments.1
Entrepreneur: Igram has co-founded two companies and held an operational role as Executive Vice President of Operations at Pet Angel World Services, LLC.1
Consultant: He has provided consulting services for various early and late-stage companies across multiple industry sectors.1
Educator: Currently, Igram teaches at the graduate level in the Entrepreneurship Department at Babson College and has served as a guest lecturer at several institutions.1

Current Role and Initiatives

As the Executive Director of the Tariq Farid Franchise Institute, Igram leads efforts to create cross-disciplinary programming that combines Babson's business and entrepreneurial expertise with the knowledge of franchising experts. This initiative aims to advance students' understanding of franchising and the opportunities it can create.1

Community Involvement

Igram is active in his community, coaching youth athletic teams and serving as a volunteer board member for several non-profit organizations. He has been involved with: