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The ShermCast

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65 episodes

1 month ago

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 ...

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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 ...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/65)

The ShermCast

Founders & Innovators: Building the Future of Wellness

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 ...

1 month ago

44 minutes

The ShermCast

11Sight’s Roots: Entrepreneurship Without Boundaries

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 d...

1 month ago

39 minutes

The ShermCast

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

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 — ...

1 month ago

30 minutes

The ShermCast

Build, Create, Lead: Sherman Leaders in Focus

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 wi...

2 months ago

45 minutes

The ShermCast

Voices of Women: Being a Female Entrepreneur

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,...

2 months ago

45 minutes

The ShermCast

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

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" Kamb...

8 months ago

41 minutes

The ShermCast

Behind the Scenes of our Masters in Product Development Program

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://...

9 months ago

41 minutes

The ShermCast

Ethics in Building and Product Development

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/ Gener...

9 months ago

40 minutes

The ShermCast

Ketchup Please: Crafting the Future of Flavor and Business.

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/ Check out more of the Sher...

10 months ago

45 minutes

The ShermCast

Health Ventures: Pioneering the Future of Healthcare Entrepreneurship

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/muk...

11 months ago

46 minutes

The ShermCast

The Academics and 10 Year Celebration of the Sherman Center!

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 o...

1 year ago

35 minutes

The ShermCast

The Origin of the Sherman Center

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:/...

1 year ago

32 minutes

The ShermCast

The Role of AI in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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 Po...

1 year ago

49 minutes

The ShermCast

Inside the Process of Student Product Development

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 entrepreneu...

1 year ago

41 minutes

The ShermCast

Becoming an Entrepreneur in the Food Industry

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 stu...

1 year ago

43 minutes

The ShermCast

What It Takes To Be A Student Entrepreneur (S9 E5)

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 Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn @nushermancenter Head to our webs...

2 years ago

55 minutes

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The ShermCast: Voices from the Sherm (S9E4)

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 Follow us on Instagram and Link...

2 years ago

43 minutes

The ShermCast

Forging a Path Towards a Better Future (S9 E3)

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 Forge websiteFollow us on Instagram and Linkedin: @nushermancenter Head to our website for all episodes and transcripts:...

2 years ago

42 minutes

The ShermCast

The Evolution of Entrepreneurship (S9 E2)

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, htt...

2 years ago

1 hour 14 minutes

The ShermCast

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Through Entrepreneurship (S9 E1)

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...

2 years ago

52 minutes