The ShermCast

Founders & Innovators: Building the Future of Wellness

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the fifth and final episode of Season 12 of the ShermCast! In this episode, co-hosts Alice Wang and Kaylyn Kim explore the world of innovation and product development in the health and fitness space. They sit down with Nathan Cunningham, a graduate and current Venture Co-op at the Sherman Center, and Narayan Sharma, a recent Northeastern graduate and former Generate member who now works as a Software Engineer at WHOOP. Together, they discuss the rise of health-tech innovation, the challenges of designing for real users, and the ways Northeastern’s entrepreneurial ecosystem shaped their personal and professional growth. To learn more, check out the following links:

Nathan Cunningham:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-cunningham-143441122/

Narayan Sharma:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ns324/

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11Sight’s Roots: Entrepreneurship Without Boundaries

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the fourth episode of Season 12 of the ShermCast! In this episode, co-hosts Alice Wang and Kaylyn Kim spotlight immigrant entrepreneurship. Featuring Dr. Aleks Gollu, a serial entrepreneur, innovator, and Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern University, join us as we explore how global perspective, problem-first thinking, and team culture shape startup success. Dr. Gollu shares lessons from co-founding 11Sight, from identifying real customer needs to building trust inside diverse teams, and reflects on how the immigrant experience informs resilience, leadership, and opportunity. To learn more, check out the links below.

Dr. Aleks Gollu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksgollu/

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The Design of Hockey Skates: Inside the MS in Product Development Program

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the third episode of Season 12 of the ShermCast! In this episode, co-hosts Alice Wang and Kaylyn Kim learn about the Masters of Science in Product Development program. Featuring Ryan Potechin, a recent graduate of the MS program, join us as we dive into what makes this unique degree such a powerful launchpad for future innovators. Ryan shares his firsthand experience navigating the program — from developing technical and entrepreneurial skills to collaborating across disciplines — and how it’s shaped his career path after graduation. To learn more, check out the following links:

Connect with our Guest!

Ryan Potechin

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-potechin/

See more about the Masters of Science in Product Development:

https://coe.northeastern.edu/academic-programs/ms-prod/

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Build, Create, Lead: Sherman Leaders in Focus

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the second episode of Season 12 of the ShermCast! In this episode, co-hosts Alice Wang and Kaylyn Kim explore leadership within the Sherman Center by highlighting two of its programs: Forge and Generate. They sit down with current undergraduate Matt Marsicano, Generate Tech Lead and Makerspace Team Lead, and 2023 alum Kyle Janko, former Forge Executive Director and Generate Chief Designer, Community Director, and Operational Director. Together, they discuss what leadership means within these student-led programs, the challenges and rewards of leading teams, and how the Sherman Center community continues to shape their growth as innovators and mentors. To learn more, check out the following links:

Connect with our amazing guests!
Matthew Marsicano:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmarsicano/

Kyle Janko:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylejanko/

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Forge: @forge.nu

Generate: @generatenu

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Voices of Women: Being a Female Entrepreneur

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the first episode of Season 12 of the ShermCast! In this episode, co-hosts Alice Wang and Kaylyn Kim celebrate American Business Women’s Day by speaking with two inspiring Northeastern alumnae: Ananya Shah, founder of FindHer, and Sari Finn, founder of JOYVINE. They reflect on their entrepreneurial journeys through the Sherman Center’s Venture Co-op program, the resources and community that supported them along the way, and what lessons continue to guide their work today. Together, they share their perspectives on the opportunities, challenges, and realities of being a woman in business. To learn more, check out the following links:

Ananya Shah:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anyushah/

Sari Finn:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnsari/

Forge Workshop Information:
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@forge.nu

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Two Makerspaces, One Community - The Ins and Outs of Building"

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to the ShermCast! In this episode, co-hosts Vaughn Williams and Sage Antonio interview Venture Co-op Tejaswini "TJ" Kambaiahgari, Co-founder of Baseline Tech, and Aya Aragon, EXP Makerspace trainer, former chief of staff at the Sherman Center, Generate Community Director, and Shermcomms alumni. Listen to learn more about Northeastern Makerspaces and what kinds of cool projects are created in them. To learn more about our guests, check out the following links:

Tejaswini "TJ" Kambaiahgari:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejaswinineu/

Baseline Tech: https://blinetech.co/

Aya Aragon:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleyah-aya-aragon/

Exp Makerspace: https://makerspaces.northeastern.edu/spaces/exp-makerspace/

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Behind the Scenes of our Masters in Product Development Program

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400

In today’s episode, co-hosts Vaughn Williams and Sage Antonio interview Mark Sivak, The Head of Academics for the Sherman Center, and Rachel Lee, a grad student studying for a Master of Science (MS) in Product Development. Listen to learn more about what Northeastern’s Masters in Product development has to offer. To learn more, check out the following links:

Mark Sivak:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksivak/

Email: m.sivak@northeastern.edu

Rachel Lee:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-y-lee/

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Ethics in Building and Product Development

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500

In this episode, co-hosts Vaughn Williams and Sage Antonio interview Forge Product Lab Lead Druhi Bhargava, and Generate Project Lead, Urvi Bhojani. Find out about the product development that Northeastern clubs Forge and Generate are working on. To learn more, check out the following links:

Druhi Bhargava:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/druhi-bhargava/

Forge Website: https://www.forgenu.com/home

Urvi Bhojani:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urvi-bhojani/

Generate Website: https://generatenu.com/

Ketchup Please: Crafting the Future of Flavor and Business.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500

This week on the Shermcast co-hosts Sage Antonio and Vaughn Williams interview former Venture Co-op and Chief Operating Officer of Ketchup Please Jack Burns. Tune in to learn about the ins and outs of being an entrepreneur in the food industry and how Jack has managed Ketchup Please while being a full-time student.

To learn more check out the following links:

Jack Burns

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackbladenburns/

Ketchup Please: https://www.kpketchup.com/

Health Ventures: Pioneering the Future of Healthcare Entrepreneurship

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the first episode of Season 11 of the ShermCast! In this episode, co-hosts Vaughn Williams and Sage Antonio interview Venture Co-ops Mukki Gill, founder of Zor!, and Naomi Rajput, founder of Eden. Listen to learn more about what goes into being an innovator in the healthcare industry while also being a full-time student, as well as what challenges Mukki and Naomi faces in the field. To learn more, check out the following links:

Mukki Gill:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mukki-g-49820a188/

Naomi Rajput:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomirajput/

The Academics and 10 Year Celebration of the Sherman Center!

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 21:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the final episode of Season 10 of the ShermCast! In this episode, co-hosts Liam MacMahon and Andrew Han interview the Head of Academic Initiatives here at the Sherman Center, Professor Mark Sivak. Join them as they learn more about Professor Sivak's journey through Northeastern that brought him to the Sherman Center, his personal entrepreneurial experience, and the courses offered at the Center as well as discuss some exciting upcoming events commemorating the 10 year anniversary of the Sherman Center. To learn more check out the following links:

Mark Sivak:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksivak/

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The Origin of the Sherman Center

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Season 10, Episode 4 of the ShermCast! In this episode, co-hosts Liam MacMahon and Andrew Han interview former Northeastern professor and Founding Director of the Sherman Center, Shashi Murthy. Join them as they learn how the Sherman Center came to be and discuss Dr. Murthy's current experience as an entrepreneur in the cell and gene therapy space as the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Nanite. To learn more, check out the following links:
Shashi Murthy:
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shashikmurthy/
Nanite:
Website- https://nanitebio.com/
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/naniteinc/
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The Role of AI in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Season 10, Episode 3 of the ShermCast! In this episode, co-hosts Liam MacMahon and Andrew Han interview Sherman Center alum and current course instructor, CEO & Co-founder of The Point AI, and Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister and Board Member, Tuan Ho. Join them as they discuss how Tuan's upbringing, experience as one of the first Venture Co-ops @ the Sherman Center, and various accolades have shaped him into the person and entrepreneur he is today. To learn more about Tuan and The Point AI, check out the following links:
Tuan Ho:
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tuanhho/
The Point AI:
Website- https://www.thepointai.com/
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-point-ai/about/
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Inside the Process of Student Product Development

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0500

Welcome to Season 10, Episode 2 of the ShermCast! In this episode, co-hosts Liam MacMahon and Andrew Han delve into the process of product development and learn more about how Northeastern students are turning their ideas into successful products. Join them as they interview Ryan Lonkart—current Executive Director of Generate—and Ananya Shah—current Sherman Center Entrepreneur-in-Residence to gain further insight into the experience of being a leader in the product development and entrepreneurial space. For more information on Generate and REV, check out the following links:
Generate:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/generatenu/?hl=en
Website- https://generatenu.com/
LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/generate-product-development/
REV:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/rev_neu/
LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/revschool/
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Becoming an Entrepreneur in the Food Industry

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0500

Welcome to season 10 of the ShermCast! We will be celebrating 10 years of the Sherman Center this semester, so stay tuned for exciting updates to come! On the first episode of season 10, returning co-host Liam MacMahon and new co-host Andrew Han delve into entrepreneurship in the food industry. They interview Northeastern student entrepreneurs Sebastian Sanchez, David Alade, and Viraj Jayaraman, who detail their ventures Phytabar and BiBite and discuss what it takes to become a successful student entrepreneur in the food industry. For more information on Phytabar and BiBite, check out the following:
Phytabar:
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/phytabar/
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/phytabar/
BiBite:
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/bibite/
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/bibiteapp?igsh=dGlkNGo3cWZtb3hv
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What It Takes To Be A Student Entrepreneur (S9 E5)

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0500

This week, on Season 9 Episode 5 of the ShermCast, hosts Vaughn William and Liam MacMahon interview the first and second place ventures from Entrepreneur Club's prestigious Demo Day to celebrate the recent global entrepreneurship week at Northeastern. They see how these ventures plan on making a difference in the world and find out valuable advice on what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
CareWallet website- www.carewallet.me
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The ShermCast: Voices from the Sherm (S9E4)

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0500

This week, on Season 9 Episode 4 of the ShermCast, hosts Vaughn Williams and Liam MacMahon interview members of the Sherman Center and hear their perspectives on what it is like to be part of the Sherman Center. Then they interview the CEO and founder of Mount, Madison Rifkin, as they find out the recent endeavors Mount has gone through and what it takes to balance an entrepreneurial life while being a full-time student.
Mount website- https://www.rentmount.com
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Forging a Path Towards a Better Future (S9 E3)

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0400

This week, on Season 9 Episode 3 of the ShermCast, hosts Vaughn Williams and Liam MacMahon interview Forge—the Sherman Center’s premiere program and Northeastern's home for young builders, entrepreneurs, and leaders—Executive Director Jessica Posmantier, Foundations Director Sean Suleski, and Product Lab Director Abigail Kazan.Learn more about Forge:
@forge.neu on Instagram
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The Evolution of Entrepreneurship (S9 E2)

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0400

On Season 9 Episode 2 of the ShermCast, hosts Vaughn Williams and Liam MacMahon take a deep dive into the entrepreneurial mindset with the help of the Northeastern Entrepreneurs Club Co-Presidents Ivanna Hernández and Frank Isaacson and CEO of IDEA: Northeastern's Venture Accelerator, Izabella Pivo. Join them as they discuss what being an entrepreneur means to them. Learn more about E-Club and IDEA below:
@neu_eclub on Instagram, https://www.nuentrepreneursclub.com/
@ideaneu on Instagram, https://www.northeastern.edu/idea/
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Through Entrepreneurship (S9 E1)

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Season 9 of the ShermCast! On this episode, new hosts Vaughn Williams and Liam MacMahon honor the start of Hispanic Heritage month by interviewing Ian Rocha, Sofia Urrutia, and Yosh Rozen—Northeastern students and alumni who are honoring their Hispanic heritage with their leadership and business endeavors. We discuss dealing with imposter syndrome, the challenges of being a minority in business, and navigating the transition from being a student entrepreneur to a full-time business owner.
Check out Ian, Sofia, and Yosh's organizations/ventures:
@neushpe on Instagram
@shoppalmarosa on Instagram
https://www.partrunner.com/en/
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The ShermCast: Creating Businesses with Social Impact (S8E6)

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:00:00 -0400

This week, on the final episode of Season 8 of the ShermCast, co-hosts Sam Yip and Elisabeth Hadjis learn about creating social impact with your venture and supporting communities in need through entrepreneurship with Shop4UA co-founders Alex Nikanov and Artem Dinh. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn: @nushermancenter
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The ShermCast: Branding Yourself with Alyssa and Mike Pannozzi (S8E5)

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the ShermCast, co-hosts Sam Yip and Elisabeth Hadjis explore personal branding with Mike and Alyssa Pannozzi — fitness instructors at REV’d and Barry’s, influencers, podcasters and all-around power couple. We discuss what it’s like to be innovative and creative in the fitness industry, how to turn your unique value into a brand and much more. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn: @nushermancenter
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Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeonabike/
Check out Alyssa and Mike’s podcast, Start Now: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lyBx7fMai686u5NxktLbb
Learn more about REV’d: https://revdindoorcycling.com/

The ShermCast: Shaping Communities with Kendall Meehan (S8E4)

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400

This week on the ShermCast, co-hosts Sam Yip and Elisabeth Hadjis take a deep dive into the world of community building with Sherm alum and leader of the Sherman Alumni Council Kendall Meenan. We chat about everything from how to keep community spaces engaged to fostering meaningful connections post-grad — with some laughs in between!Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn: @nushermancenter
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Active Sherman Center members can find Kendall on Slack. Otherwise, reach out to Kendall via email at meenan.k@husky.neu.edu and on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-meenan-7a0817141/

The ShermCast: Fostering Inclusivity with The Possible Zone (S8E3)

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500

This week, on episode 3 of the ShermCast, co-hosts Sam Yip and Elisabeth Hadjis learn about fostering inclusivity with Yasenia Dudley and Janet Hollingsworth of The Possible Zone. We’ll cover all aspects of this, from creating welcoming physical spaces to promoting psychological safety for our communities.Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn: @nushermancenter
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The Shermcast: The Art of Collaboration with Tyler Farley & Mosaic (S8E2)

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0500

It’s episode 2 of season 8, and co-hosts Sam Yip and Elisabeth Hadjis are taking a deep dive into the art of collaboration with Tyler Farley, program manager at Mosaic and founder of Better Than Belts. We’re talking teamwork in entrepreneurial contexts, sharing resources in your community and so much more.Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn: @nushermancenter
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The Shermcast: A Story of Experiential Learning (S8E1)

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

In the first episode of season 8, hosts Elisabeth Hadjis and Sam Yip cover all things experiential learning. We’re talking about the history of Northeastern’s experiential programs, including those at the Sherman Center and CO-OPs, as well as the growth of our entrepreneurial community on campus and beyond. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn: @nushermancenter
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The ShermCast: Aiming High With AIME (S7E5)

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Hosts Makayla Mutz & Sanyuktha Kumbla spoke with Parul Punjabi, the CEO of Aime, a worldwide nonprofit mentorship program that is working toward creating a fairer world. They talked all about exploration and discovery, unlikely connections, and the importance of unlocking one's imagination.

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Check out Time on their website: https://aimementoring.com/wp1/

The ShermCast: Defining Beauty with Michelle Beaudette (S7E4)

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Hosts Makayla Mutz & Sanyuktha Kumbla spoke with Michelle Beaudette, the founder of Kaolin Beauty, a buisness that sells cruelty-free and sustainable beauty products. They talked all about Michelle’s personal jouney with defining beauty, being apart of the Sherman Venture Co-Op, and the importance of sustainable products.

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The ShermCast: Understanding the Servant Leadership Style With Josh Batra (S7E3)

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Hosts Makayla Mutz & Sanyuktha Kumbla spoke with Josh Batra, Executive Director of Generate, the Sherman Center's student-led product development studio. They talked all about the inner workings of Generate, the advantages of being an introvert, weird food combinations, and Josh's personal journey with Generate.

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The Shermcast: Achieving Financial Inclusion for Marginalized Communities with Fluid (S7E2)

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 21:00:00 -0400

Hosts Makayla Mutz & Sanyuktha Kumbla talk to Kojo Addaquay, CPO of Fluid Finance Technologies, which aims to bridge the gap between micro-finance institutions and marginalized communities. We talked about what problems Fluid tackles in Ghana, a new way of looking at deadlines, and Kojo’s journey from being an environmentalist, to a self taught programmer, and now the CPO of Fluid.

The Shermcast: Unboxing Boxy With Hannah Ung (S7E1)

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Hosts Makayla Mutz & Sanyuktha Kumbla talk to Sherman Center Venture CO-OP and CEO Hannah Ung about her start-up, Boxy, and her adventures with solo traveling, wrestling, and entrepreneurship while learning about her Airbnb-style storage start-up, that allows hosts to monetize their underutilized living space by providing storage for college students.

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Follow Boxy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/storewithboxy/.
Check out Boxy on their website: https://www.storewithboxy.com/

Creativity and Passion With Lucas Espada

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0400

Hosts Alex Nikanov and Makayla Mutz talk to Altschuler-Meyer CEO of IDEA, Lucas Espada, about leadership, student entrepreneurship, guiding teams toward a shared vision and more.
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Check out IDEA on their website: https://soarsupplements.wixsite.com/soar-vending

The ShermCast: Starting a Non-Profit With David Smith, CEO of Affordable Housing Institute (S6E4)

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 20:00:00 -0400

Hosts Alex Nikanov and Makayla Mutz talk to David Smith about finding his non-profit, Affordable Housing Institute, his personal journey with entrepreneurship, and what it takes to start a non-profit. This episode was recorded April 1, 2022.

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The ShermCast: Decentralizing Crypto and The Future of NFTs with Maxwell Lyman (S6E3)

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 22:00:00 -0400

Hosts Alex Nikanov and Makayla Mutz talk to a previous Generate client, Maxwell Lyman about his startup, Solon, his journey with entrepreneurship, as well as the future for cryptocurrency, NFTs, and the Web3 industry overall.

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The ShermCast: The Future of Protein Powder Vending with Chloe Welch and Hanna Elzaridi (S6E2)

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 21:00:00 -0500

Hosts Alex Nikanov and Makayla Mutz talk to Sherman Center Venture CO-OPs and co-founders Chloe Welch and Hanna Elzaridi about their startup, SOAR Vending, and their journey with entrepreneurship, including their experiences as business students learning about engineering and their plans for launching and entering the fitness market. Follow us on Instagram: @nushermancenter
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Check out SOAR Vending on their website: https://soarsupplements.wixsite.com/soar-vending

The ShermCast: Finding Your Entrepreneurial Community with Taryn Livingstone (S6E1)

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Hosts Alex Nikanov and Makayla Mutz talk to Sherman Center Entrepreneur In Residence Taryn Livingstone on the first episode of Season 6. Taryn takes a deep dive into entrepreneurship, community, and her role at the Sherman Center. She tells us how about her involvement with Envision Accelerator and how her team is empowering young, underrepresented founders in their journey with entrepreneurship.

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Follow Taryn on Twitter: @wetarynitup
Check out Envision Accelerator on their website: https://www.instagram.com/envisionaccelerator

The ShermCast: Sustainable Farming with Untill (S5E6)

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0500

Hosts Joe Blanchet and Sam Yip talk to former Generate client and REV venture Ahmad Zameli, the founder and CEO of his sustainable vertical farming company Untill on their last episode of Season Five. We talked all about the story of why he started Untill, the huge environmental impact of farming, his passion for sustainability, and how his technology will forever change the way we grow our fruits and vegetables.
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Check out Untill on their website, coming soon https://untill.ag

The ShermCast: Growing Rooted Living with Rachel Domb (S5E5)

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0500

Another episode of The ShermCast with Sam Yip & Joe Blanchet! As we near the end of Season 5, we hosted returning guest Rachel Domb! We talked all about her plant-based snack company, Rooted Living, and the growth she’s made since the last time we talked in Season 4. She shared just a few of her amazing accomplishments as well as her experience being both a student and a woman entrepreneur!

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Purchase Rooted Living from their website: rootedliving.org

The ShermCast: Smarty Pill, Generate, and Vibes (S5E4)

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:00:00 -0400

In this week’s episode, hosts Joe Blanchet and Sam Yip talk with Sherm and Generate veterans Thomas, Aya, and Anuj about their work on the venture Smarty Pill and how their time in Generate and the Sherman Center has impacted them. We talk about “Late Night Sherm” moments, Generate’s best outreach tactics, and the good vibes of The Sherman Center.

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Find out more about the courses we’re offering in the spring:
https://www.northeastern.edu/sherman/programs/

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Read more about Smarty Pill and how they’re changing the pill management system: https://www.smartypill.com

The ShermCast: Doing the Impossible with WHOOP (S5E3)

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400

In this week’s episode, we got the awesome opportunity to talk to Senior Director of Software Engineering at WHOOP, Mark Flores. We talked about WHOOP technology, the new WHOOP 4.0 and Body-Any Wear collection, as well as WHOOP’s future plans. Mark shared why he loves WHOOP and what prospective students can do to make their co-op and job applications stand out.

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Follow WHOOP on social media platforms: @whoop
Check out WHOOP’s website to learn about their technology, read their blog posts and listen to their podcast: www.whoop.com
Read How to Ace an Interview written by Mark: https://engineering.whoop.com/2020/12/04/how-to-stand-out-and-ace-the-interview/

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The ShermCast: Life as a Freelance Engineer (S5E2)

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400

In this week’s episode, hosts Joe Blanchet and Sam Yip talked to Sherman Center Alum Jason Toby about what it means to be a Freelance Mechanical Engineer and how he used his experiences from Northeastern and co-op to figure out a unique and personalized career path. We take a blast into the past as Jason tells us about his time while involved in the Sherman Center and what it was like.

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Check out Jason’s portfolio: www.jasonmarktoby.com
Email Jason for inquiries and consultations: jasonmarktoby@gmail.com
Follow Mobius Prints for cool 3D printed projects: @mobiusprints

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The ShermCast: Out with the Old and In with the New (S5E1)

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Another season of The ShermCast! Returning Host Sam Yip is super excited to welcome Joe Blanchet as her new Co-Host and get back to uncovering the meaning of entrepreneurship. Our first episode of Season 5 features the Sherman Center’s newly appointed Director, Ted Johnson. We talk about what’s new in the Sherman Center, what’s new on Northeastern's campus and what to look forward to in Season 5!

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The ShermCast: Celebrity to Technology Pipeline (Summer Special)

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Hello everyone! Happy summer and welcome to a special episode of the ShermCast. My name is Izzy and I wanted to use the summer to talk about some more personally interesting topics in entrepreneurship and technology. In this essay-style episode, I talk about the "pipeline" that makes celebrities turn to make apps and games and the money, marketing, and impact that circulates behind these projects.

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Instagram: @nushermancenter
Website: www.northeastern.edu/sherman/

Our transcripts:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DUPDpnZ0OIcO3XI_h1M3ERMGpNVHaJvF?usp=sharing

The ShermCast: Hitting it out of Northeastern (S4E6)

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Hi everyone and welcome back to our last episode of the season! This week, Sam and Izzy sat down with Em, a graduating senior, to chat about her time at Northeastern, the impact the Sherman Center has had on her, and how she feels about graduating! Make sure to tune in and to Em, and all those graduating this semester, on behalf of the Sherman Center we wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors!

Last week's transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o24GydEoffzVkwHu0Y_fLYKLd1VaRQtz1HM97y2mUTE/edit

Connect with the Sherman Center!

Instagram: @nushermancenter
Website: www.northeastern.edu/sherman/

The ShermCast: Executive Directing Generate Through a Pandemic (S4E5)

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Hi everyone and welcome to our second-to-last episode of the ShermCast for this season! This week, Sam and Izzy sit down with Nick Kaffine, the fall 2020-spring 2021 Executive Director of Generate to talk about his year in the position, what it was like transitioning Generate into an all-virtual setting, goals for the future, and much more! We hope you enjoy as much as we did!

Link for the transcript to last week's episode:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o24GydEoffzVkwHu0Y_fLYKLd1VaRQtz1HM97y2mUTE/edit

The ShermCast: Fame and Fortune in Chocolate Milk (S4E4)

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the ShermCast! This week, Sam and Izzy virtually sat down with one of the co-founders of Slate Milk, Josh Belinsky, to talk about all things Slate Milk from future plans to cow nutritionists! Tune in to find out more.

Website: https://slatemilk.com/
Instagram: @slatemilk

Transcript for Season 4:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DUPDpnZ0OIcO3XI_h1M3ERMGpNVHaJvF?usp=sharing

The ShermCast: Black Entrepreneurship at Northeastern with BBOSS (S4E3)

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the ShermCast! This week, Sam and Izzy sat down with BBOSS's Amya Porteons and Olanrewaju Abdul-Hakeem Oloritun to talk about BBOSS, black entrepreneurship, the Black Lives Matter movement, and so much more! Tune in for a conversation that we think everyone should be having.

BBOSS's Instagram: @bbossnortheastern

The ShermCast: A Look into Husky Startup Challenge 2020 (S4E2)

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Welcome to another episode of The ShermCast! This week, Sam and Izzy virtually sit down with Rachel Domb and Aniyah Smith, the brains behind Rooted Living and Push Beauty and HSC's 1st and 2nd place winners! We discuss all things HSC and their ventures from experience in the pitch challenge, challenges they've been facing with the pandemic, and more so tune in for another great episode!

Rooted Living:
Instagram: @rootedliving / @rootedlivingeats
Website: www.rootedliving.org
Pitch in: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/rooted-living

Push Beauty:
Instagram: @push.beauty, @aniyah.s
Website: www.aniyahsmith.com

Available transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ie5n2Yf9lMs256Yp3yLucWE1GQ_Vqlpqk5Z1MdlDjjA/edit

The ShermCast: What Makes a Great Entrepreneur? (S4E1)

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to another season of the ShermCast! Hosts Izzy Stepanek and Sam Yip are excited to be creating and sharing another semester's worth of content for you all! In this week's episode, Izzy and Sam talk about the tools and experiences shared by some of our times most well-known entrepreneurs and what "success" means in the entrepreneurship world.

The ShermCast: Rethinking the Sherm Effort (S3E5)

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0500

For the last episode of this season, host Jayden Khatib spoke with Kendall Meenan, Aya Aragon and Christian Hardy about the ongoing effort to make the Sherman Center a more diverse and inclusive place. Music: "Merlot" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)

The ShermCast: Staying Connected (S3E4)

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -0500

On this week's episode host Jayden Khatib spoke to Keith Curso, Maria Zapata and Aida Wen (via Zoom) about the ways they're helping to keep the Sherman Center community connected during these hard times.
Music: "Merlot" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)

The ShermCast: Bias in Venture Capital Funding (S3E3)

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -0400

For this week's episode of the ShermCast host Jayden Khatib speaks (via Zoom) with current student and Envision accelerator founder Eliana Berger and entrepreneur/NU alumnus Tuan Ho about how bias affects venture capital funding.
Music: "Merlot" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)

The ShermCast: Peer Mentorship (S3E2)

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400

In this week's episode, host Jayden Khatib speaks (via Zoom) with Jenny Tungsubutra and Michael Komatz about the Sherman Center's new peer mentorship program and why peer mentorship is important. Music: "Beets 03: Merlot" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL).

The ShermCast: Gender in Health Ventures (S3E1)

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400

In this episode, host Jayden Khatib speaks (via Zoom) to Sherman community members Isabel Arthur and Maddie Rocklin and health researcher Noah Zazanis about how to be inclusive while creating reproductive and/or sexual health ventures.
Music: "Beets 03: Merlot" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)

The ShermCast: Working from Home (S235)

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400

In this week's episode, hosts Kendall Meenan and Izzy Stepanek podcast from home! As Kendall is home in Connecticut and Izzy is home in Florida, they Zoom chatted and talked about the current COVID-19 situation and how it has positively and negatively affected their lives and their transitions to work-from-home life. They share helpful tips and tricks on how to not feel isolated and stay motivated while working remotely.

The ShermCast: Building a Sustainable Future! (S2E4)

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:00:00 -0500

In this week's episode, hosts Kendall Meenan and Izzy Stepanek sit down with students Chris Owen, Lauren Meigel, and Ben Frothingham who all currently co-op in the sustainability industry to talk about what sustainability means to them, how they incorporate it into their own lives, and how companies can do the same!

The ShermCast: But how do you manage a product? (S2E3)

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:00:00 -0500

In this episode, hosts Kendall Meenan and Izzy Stepanek sit down with product managers from different fields Maddy Leger, Elizabeth Cavallo, and Carly Anderson to talk about the role of a product manager, its ups and downs, and what it takes to get there!

The ShermCast: Let's Get Ethical! (S2E2)

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0500

In this episode, hosts Izzy Stepanek and Kendall Meenan discuss ethics in entrepreneurship. They sat down with Eliot Smullen, Megan Sapack, and Anthony Wiryaman - students from Generate - to talk about ethical scenarios and their views on morality in the technical industry.

The ShermCast: Gen Z Takes on Entrepreneurship! (S2E1)

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to another season of the Sherman Center podcast! This season, we have two new hosts, Kendall Meenan and Izzy Stepanek who sat down with our 4 Sherman Center co-ops, Justin Lin and Andrew Purdy of Venture Backpacks, Keith Corso of BusRight, and Steve Flanagan of Bountium. They discussed their time as a co-op so far, details about their venture, feelings about social media in today's society, and everything in between!

The ShermCast: Community (S1E6)

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0500

"What does the Sherman Center community mean to you?" On the last episode of the season, we ask members of the community what the Sherm means to them. We interviewed work studies, Generate members, and an alumnus to see how this space has shaped their college careers and personal lives. This is the last episode of the season, and the last episode to be hosted by students Aya Aragon and Yuuki Nishida. Stay tuned in the spring semester for the next season with a new podcast team. Thank you to all our listeners and everyone who helped produce this podcast! Our music is by birocratic. You can find more at birocratic.bandcamp.com.

The ShermCast: Hopes and Fears (S1E5)

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500

"What are your hopes and fears in starting your own venture?" In this episode of the ShermCast, we interviewed the upcoming Spring 2020 Sherman Center Co-ops: Justin Lin (George '71 and Joanne Papa Sherman Co-op), Andrew Purdy (Michael J. and Ann Sherman Co-op), Keith Corso (Michael J. and Ann Sherman Co-op), and Steve Flanagan (Michael J. and Ann Sherman Co-op). We asked them what their hopes and fears are with starting their own venture. The research we mentioned in this episode, "A reconceptualization of fear of failure in entrepreneurship" can be found at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0883902616300027 . You can send audio submissions to yuukinishida@northeastern.edu. Music by Birocratic. You can find more at birocratic.bandcamp.com.

The ShermCast: Generating Generate (S1E4)

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0400

"How has leading an organization like Generate helped you grow as both a leader and as a person?" On this episode of the ShermCast, we interviewed the executive directors of Generate, the Sherman Center's product development studio, to see how a unique organization like Generate has affected those who help lead it. We dive into all four years of Generate's history, with Mina Iskarous, Maddy Legder, Dan Bartels, and Reza Akhtar. Music by Birocratic. You can find more at birocratic.bandcamp.com.

The ShermCast: Entrepreneurial Mental Health (S1E3)

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0400

“Entrepreneurship is mentally taxing. So how do you make sure that you take care of your mental health just as much as you take care of your business?” In this episode of the ShermCast, we talk about an often unacknowledged crisis in the entrepreneurial world: mental health. Entrepreneurs, most notably company founders, are more likely to suffer from mental health conditions. We spoke to two former Sherman Center Co-ops, Tuan Ho and Vidhan Bhaiya, to talk about their stories as company founders and how growing their companies affected their mental health. The research mentioned in this episode, “Are Entrepreneurs Touched with Fire?” can be found at michaelafreemanmd.com/Research.html. Music by Birocratic. You can find more at birocratic.bandcamp.com.

The ShermCast: [Female] Entrepreneurship (S1E2)

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0400

“Are women in entrepreneurship women first or entrepreneurs first?” In this episode of the ShermCast, we discuss what it means to be a woman in the entrepreneurship field and some of the realities of it. We sat down with Katie Wilhoit, a former Sherman Center co-op and creator of UnSize, who gave her thoughts on the distinction between being an entrepreneur or a woman first. We also interviewed the founders of the Women’s Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship (WISE), Eliana Berger and Mia Nguyen, to talk about the resources on campus for women interested in the field. Music by Birocratic. You can find more at birocratic.bandcamp.com.

The ShermCast: Who Are We? (S1E1)

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the ShermCast, a podcast by the Sherman Center. Hosted by students Aya Aragon and Yuuki Nishida, this podcast seeks to highlight people in the engineering entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northeastern University and their work. Our first episode is an introduction to who we are, the history of the Sherman Center, and what entrepreneurship means to those who work here. Music by Birocratic. You can find more at birocratic.bandcamp.com.