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Building An Empire: Babson College Grad Wants To Revolutionize Real Estate Industry Building An Empire: Babson College Grad Wants To Revolutionize Real Estate Industry
Building An Empire: Babson College Grad Wants To Revolutionize Real Estate Industry Saranga Pagadala doesn't have an off switch. It's why at just 22, he’s built a CV that would make someone 10 years older jealous. It's a drive he's had since childhood, and now he says he's putting the full might of that confidence into his attempt to revolutionize the real estate industry. Pagadala's story begins in Florida and twists through India and most of Europe before landing in Massachusetts. But while he’s making a make for himself with his big-brained ideas now, the Boston man had hoped to be known for his legs. "I wanted to be a professional soccer player," he says. "I traveled a…

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by Josh Lanier
Neighbors
Mass College Grad Raises Over $20K For Charity Through Game-Based Competition Series Mass College Grad Raises Over $20K For Charity Through Game-Based Competition Series
Mass College Grad Raises Over $20K For Charity Through Game-Based Competition Series In a world full of menial methods for giving back to charity, one recent college graduate decided to flip the philanthropic industry on its head by launching his own company. Synpact, which was founded by recent Babson College graduate Dylan McNamara, "is a social enterprise that elevates the giving experience through entertainment, transparency, community, and incentives."  The startup venture is committed to revolutionizing the philanthropic industry and redefining the power of collective impact. An example of Synpact’s mission was their inaugural “Give & Game” event, which McNamara …

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by David Cifarelli
Business
College Students Breathing New Life Into Local Massachusetts Businesses College Students Breathing New Life Into Local Massachusetts Businesses
College Students Breathing New Life Into Local Massachusetts Businesses A group of college students is helping small businesses in Massachusetts make a big impact before they've even crossed the stage and gotten their diplomas.  "Build You is my life," Founder and CEO of Build You Marketing Jake Ross said. "I am excited to continue this full-time after graduation and help the businesses we work with." Ross is the epitome of a self-starter. When the 21-year-old rising senior at Babson College saw the untapped potential that small businesses had, he decided to start his own digital marketing and PR firm.  Build You Marketing works by offering businesses an hourl…

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by David Cifarelli
Obituaries
Mass Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Remembered For His 'Commitment To Others' Mass Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Remembered For His 'Commitment To Others'
Mass Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Remembered For His 'Commitment To Others' A Massachusetts bicyclist who died while competing in a race in Vermont last month was dedicated in several areas of his life, but perhaps his biggest passion was helping others.  Richard "Rick" Wanstall was committed to many things throughout his 54 years of life. The North Shore resident was a passionate athlete, veteran and leader in the workforce. Sadly, Wanstall's life ended while he was doing one of the things he loved the most: competing.  "In recent years, Rick found a passion for fitness as he participated in various triathlons and later moved onto Ironman Competitions," his obitu…

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by David Cifarelli
Business
Boston Area College Students Spearhead Free Finance Opportunities For Black Youth Boston Area College Students Spearhead Free Finance Opportunities For Black Youth
Boston Area College Students Spearhead Free Finance Opportunities For Black Youth Two young professionals from the Boston area have launched a new venture that is part of their nonprofit organization that provides overlooked Black youth with the necessary tools they need for a better financial future.  Chris West, a recent graduate of Babson College, and Curtis Johnson are the brains behind Wall Street Connection (WSC), which was originally founded in New Orleans, LA in 2021.  The organization recently launched its Ambassador Program that will educate high school and college students about finance, investing and business, the WSC said.  The program works by using tailo…

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by David Cifarelli
Lifestyle
Cambridge Micro-Vintage Store Will Open New Boston Location This Month Cambridge Micro-Vintage Store Will Open New Boston Location This Month
Cambridge Micro-Vintage Store Will Open New Boston Location This Month A vintage clothing business gives more than just clothes a new life, it also reimagines physical spaces to become locations for shoppers to collect versatile, wearable vintage pieces.  Vico Style's first brick-and-mortar store opened in a former ATM space on Sunday, March 18, and already has a second location on the way, according to founder Cecilia Hermawan. The Harvard Square formerly housed an ATM, but now holds contemporary vintage styles for savvy shoppers.Courtesy of Vico Style Named after Hermawan's desire to prove that vintage clothing can be contemporary, Vico Style was founded…

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by Morgan Gonzales