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 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/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-cunningham-143441122/] Narayan Sharma: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ns324/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ns324/] Learn more about the Generate Showcase and RSVP: https://luma.com/qifqqals [https://luma.com/qifqqals] Check out more of the Sherman Center here:  Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn  @nushermancenter | https://www.linkedin.com/company/shermancenter/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/shermancenter/posts/?feedView=all] Head to our website for all episodes and transcripts: https://sherman.center.northeastern.edu/podcasts/ [https://sherman.center.northeastern.edu/podcasts/] Subscribe to our newsletter: https://northeastern.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b68280c2338757ed7ae96dd7f&id=8d1b04b5ee [https://northeastern.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b68280c2338757ed7ae96dd7f&id=8d1b04b5ee]

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 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/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksgollu/] See more about the Forge Showcase and RSVP: https://luma.com/fop3mshr [https://luma.com/fop3mshr] Check out more of the Sherman Center here:  Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn  @nushermancenter | https://www.linkedin.com/company/shermancenter/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/shermancenter/posts/?feedView=all] Head to our website for all episodes and transcripts: https://sherman.center.northeastern.edu/podcasts/ [https://sherman.center.northeastern.edu/podcasts/] Subscribe to our newsletter: https://northeastern.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b68280c2338757ed7ae96dd7f&id=8d1b04b5ee [https://northeastern.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b68280c2338757ed7ae96dd7f&id=8d1b04b5ee]

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 — 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/ [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/ [https://coe.northeastern.edu/academic-programs/ms-prod/]  Check out more of the Sherman Center here:  Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn  @nushermancenter | https://www.linkedin.com/company/shermancenter/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/shermancenter/posts/?feedView=all] Head to our website for all episodes and transcripts: https://sherman.center.northeastern.edu/podcasts/ [https://sherman.center.northeastern.edu/podcasts/] Subscribe to our newsletter: https://northeastern.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b68280c2338757ed7ae96dd7f&id=8d1b04b5ee [https://northeastern.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b68280c2338757ed7ae96dd7f&id=8d1b04b5ee]

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 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/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmarsicano/] Kyle Janko: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylejanko/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylejanko/] Follow and check out our Instagrams Forge: @forge.nu Generate: @generatenu Check out more of the Sherman Center here:  Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn  @nushermancenter | https://www.linkedin.com/company/shermancenter/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/shermancenter/posts/?feedView=all] Head to our website for all episodes and transcripts: https://sherman.center.northeastern.edu/podcasts/ [https://sherman.center.northeastern.edu/podcasts/] Subscribe to our newsletter: https://northeastern.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b68280c2338757ed7ae96dd7f&id=8d1b04b5ee [https://northeastern.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b68280c2338757ed7ae96dd7f&id=8d1b04b5ee]

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, 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:  Follow and check out Forge Instagram @forge.nu Check out more of the Sherman Center here:  Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn  @nushermancenter Head to our website for all episodes and transcripts: https://sherman.center.northeastern.edu/podcasts/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://northeastern.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b68280c2338757ed7ae96dd7f&id=8d1b04b5ee