Northeastern Next Podcast
1) Paving the Way for a Career in Tech feat. Jenny Taconet
Meet Jenny Taconet, MS'25! A data scientist for Meta, Jenny explains the process of how she was hired for one of the most prestigious tech companies in the world. Additionally, she talks about how her...Show More
2) The Comedian and The Duke feat. Scott Kerman
Meet Scott Kerman, the co-author of the book The Duke: Weekly Conversations with the Last Honest Politician! A comedian, Scott takes us on the journey of his relationship with Governor Michael Dukakis...Show More
3) The Power of a Story feat. Helen Russell
Meet Helen Russell, DMSB'88! Shortly after graduating, Helen moved to the Bay Area and decided to forge her own path as an entrepreneur. After co-founding Equator Coffee in 1995, she and her team have...Show More
4) The Commodore of Recycling feat. Maarten Eenkema van Dijk
Meet Maarten Eenkema van Dijk, E’14, MS’15! Maarten has been making an impact in his field since his time at Northeastern—whether it’s by building structures in Hudson Yards, taking a co-op to design ...Show More
5) An Academic Perspective on True Crime feat. Elizabeth Gurian
Meet Elizabeth Gurian, MS’06! Elizabeth was recently named a Charles A. Dana professor of criminology and criminal justice at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. She joins the Northeastern Next...Show More
6) Where AI Meets Healthcare feat. Brigham Hyde
Meet Brigham Hyde, S'04! Combining his passion for chemistry with his instinct for business, Brigham co-founded Atropos Health—an AI-driven healthcare company that helps those in the medical field mak...Show More
7) Understanding Both Sides of the Resume feat. Chloe Gold
Meet Chloe Gold, Khoury'22! Chloe is currently a product manager for an advertising firm in New York City, and credits her co-op experience with helping her begin her professional career. We'll discus...Show More
8) The Impact of Curiosity feat. Peter McKay
Meet Peter McKay, DMSB'86! The CEO of the AI-powered security platform Snyk, Peter was recently named a Boston Globe Tech Power Player for 2025. In this episode, we'll discuss his impactful co-op expe...Show More
9) Changing the World Through AI Innovation feat. Alex Duffy
Meet Alex Duffy, E'19! Currently the head of AI for Every, Inc., Alex has a long history with the field. As his career has developed, he has worked his way from teaching children about artificial inte...Show More
10) A Magical Professional Journey feat. Ashley DiLorenzo
Meet Ashley DiLorenzo, AMD'25! About to embark on her professional journey with Disney Cruise Line, Ashley has seen both ends of the spectrum in the entertainment industry—from her time at the Hunting...Show More