Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone to Speak at Babson Commencement

Twitter’s co-founder Christopher “Biz” Stone will return to his hometown to address ’s graduating class this spring.

The graduate Stone, 37, will take part in Babson’s undergraduate commencement ceremonies along with William Drayton, founder and CEO of Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, according to a Babson College release yesterday.

“As a guest lecturer, Stone is highly sought after and often welcomes the opportunity to inspire both students and businesspeople worldwide,” Babson spokesman Michael Chmura said in the statement.

The ceremony begins May 14 at 10 a.m. on the Babson campus.