Mon, 25 May 2026 09:46:05 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2598429 en-us © 2026 Beyond Harvard Podcast yes 8c388a76-8d5b-56f1-a436-64857b65a247 beyondharvardpodcast@gmail.com 0779f3a0-5840-11f1-888a-cbdd024d7b8a Beyond Harvard episodic false A podcast sharing the stories of students at Harvard University - uncovering who they are here and beyond. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Beyond Harvard beyondharvardpodcast@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/67jvj0l7a197lqa53xqlpo14bfcn?.jpg Leadership from Amazon to Harvard Business School | Abhi Gunasekar In Episode 8, we meet Abhi Gunasekar, an MS/MBA Candidate at Harvard Business School (HBS) and  School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). Abhi shares his journey studying computer science at Purdue University, to working as a Software Engineer at Amazon, and now pursuing a dual degree graduate program at Harvard University. 

]]> In Episode 8, we meet Abhi Gunasekar, an MS/MBA Candidate at Harvard Business School (HBS) and  School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). Abhi shares his journey studying computer science at Purdue University, to working as a Software Engineer at Amazon, and now pursuing a dual degree graduate program at Harvard University. 

]]> Beyond Harvard Buzzsprout-19077475 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2259 1 8 full false Building the World's First Water Bottle with Utensils | Steffek Rainey In Episode 7, we meet Steffek Rainey, a Master’s Candidate in Design Engineering (MDE) at the Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). Steffek shares his journey into design, his decision to pursue the MDE program, and what he’s building with Evera Bottle to address the plastic pollution crisis.

]]> In Episode 7, we meet Steffek Rainey, a Master’s Candidate in Design Engineering (MDE) at the Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). Steffek shares his journey into design, his decision to pursue the MDE program, and what he’s building with Evera Bottle to address the plastic pollution crisis.

]]> Beyond Harvard Buzzsprout-19064817 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2644 1 7 full false Jeopardy! Champion to Congress Campaign Trail | Tyler Vandenberg In Episode 6, we meet Tyler Vandenberg, a Master of Public Policy Candidate at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS). Prior to grad school, Tyler was in the U.S. Marine Corps for seven years, and is a 2x Jeopardy Champion. Now, as he wraps up his final year at HKS, Tyler is campaigning for Congressman in California's Sixth District. Tyler shares his journey pursuing a career rooted in service, impact, and leadership. 

]]> In Episode 6, we meet Tyler Vandenberg, a Master of Public Policy Candidate at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS). Prior to grad school, Tyler was in the U.S. Marine Corps for seven years, and is a 2x Jeopardy Champion. Now, as he wraps up his final year at HKS, Tyler is campaigning for Congressman in California's Sixth District. Tyler shares his journey pursuing a career rooted in service, impact, and leadership. 

]]> Beyond Harvard Buzzsprout-18911790 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2552 1 6 full false From Kerala to Harvard Kennedy School | Nidhi Nair In Episode 5, we meet Nidhi Nair, a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) and Schwarzman Scholar with a background in Economics and Statistics. Nidhi shares her journey from growing up in Kerala to navigating global education opportunities, reflecting on the moments that shaped her path and how she learned to seize opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond Harvard is a platform that highlights the stories of the Harvard University community, uncovering who they are at Harvard and beyond. 

]]> In Episode 5, we meet Nidhi Nair, a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) and Schwarzman Scholar with a background in Economics and Statistics. Nidhi shares her journey from growing up in Kerala to navigating global education opportunities, reflecting on the moments that shaped her path and how she learned to seize opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond Harvard is a platform that highlights the stories of the Harvard University community, uncovering who they are at Harvard and beyond. 

]]> Beyond Harvard Buzzsprout-18894753 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 2361 1 5 full false Decisions to Harvard Graduate School of Design | Wyatt Roy In Episode 4, we meet Wyatt Roy, a Master’s Candidate in Design Studies at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Wyatt studied Psychology at Stanford University, and has a background working with emerging technologies as a Narrative Technologist. In this conversation, Wyatt shares ideas, lessons, and frameworks, he's picked up through design.

Beyond Harvard is a platform that highlights the stories of the Harvard University community, uncovering who they are at Harvard and beyond. 

]]> In Episode 4, we meet Wyatt Roy, a Master’s Candidate in Design Studies at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Wyatt studied Psychology at Stanford University, and has a background working with emerging technologies as a Narrative Technologist. In this conversation, Wyatt shares ideas, lessons, and frameworks, he's picked up through design.

Beyond Harvard is a platform that highlights the stories of the Harvard University community, uncovering who they are at Harvard and beyond. 

]]> Beyond Harvard Buzzsprout-18894744 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 2628 1 4 full false Cultures, Castings, and Classrooms | Minori Ito In Episode 3, we meet Minori Ito, a Master’s Candidate in Human Development and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Minori shares how navigating multiple cultures and working as a fashion model have influenced her sense of self, and how these experiences continue to shape her commitment to education.

Beyond Harvard is a platform that highlights the voices, stories, and ideas of the Harvard University community, identifying who they are at Harvard and beyond. 

]]> In Episode 3, we meet Minori Ito, a Master’s Candidate in Human Development and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Minori shares how navigating multiple cultures and working as a fashion model have influenced her sense of self, and how these experiences continue to shape her commitment to education.

Beyond Harvard is a platform that highlights the voices, stories, and ideas of the Harvard University community, identifying who they are at Harvard and beyond. 

]]> Beyond Harvard Buzzsprout-18740307 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 2363 1 3 full false Entrepreneurship at Harvard's School of Education | Nand Javia In Episode 2, we meet Nand Javia, a Master’s Candidate in Education Leadership at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In our conversation, we discussed Nand's journey to Harvard and his experience as an entrepreneur in Education.

Beyond Harvard is a platform that highlights the voices, stories, and ideas of the Harvard University community, identifying who they are at Harvard and Beyond. 

]]> In Episode 2, we meet Nand Javia, a Master’s Candidate in Education Leadership at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In our conversation, we discussed Nand's journey to Harvard and his experience as an entrepreneur in Education.

Beyond Harvard is a platform that highlights the voices, stories, and ideas of the Harvard University community, identifying who they are at Harvard and Beyond. 

]]> Beyond Harvard Buzzsprout-18740285 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 2134 1 2 full false Between the Borders | Salomey Ampadu Beyond Harvard is a platform that highlights the voices, stories, and ideas of the Harvard University community, identifying who they are at Harvard and Beyond. In Episode 1, we meet Salomey Ampadu, a Master’s Candidate in Education Leadership at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Tune in to learn about her background, journey to Harvard, and her non-profit built to improve outcomes for children in Ghana.

]]> Beyond Harvard is a platform that highlights the voices, stories, and ideas of the Harvard University community, identifying who they are at Harvard and Beyond. In Episode 1, we meet Salomey Ampadu, a Master’s Candidate in Education Leadership at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Tune in to learn about her background, journey to Harvard, and her non-profit built to improve outcomes for children in Ghana.

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