Beyond Harvard Podcast

Beyond Harvard

A podcast sharing the stories of students at Harvard University - uncovering who they are here and beyond. 

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Goldman Sachs to Harvard as a Queer Black Woman | Chandra Sahu

    In Episode 9, we meet Chandra Sahu, an MBA Candidate at Harvard Business School (HBS). From growing up in Michigan to launching her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, Chandra shares all that she's learned along the way - opening up about her identity as a queer Black woman navigating corporate America and business school. Beyond Harvard is a platform sharing the stories of students at Harvard University - uncovering who they are at Harvard and beyond.  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/beyondharvard/ Connect with Chandra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csahu1/?isSelfProfile=false Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chansahu/ Credits: Host: Rashana Weerasinghe Guest: Chandra Sahu Videographer / Editor: Yaoming Duan Location: Harvard Spangler Center 00:00-2:00 Intro 2:00-5:16 Growing up in Michigan 5:16-7:35 Journey to College 7:35-8:02 Choice of UMichigan 8:03-11:04 Starting at Goldman Sachs 11:04-14:17 Reflections from Goldman Sachs  14:17-19:37 Leaving Goldman Sachs 19:37-22:14 Joining a Startup 22:14-24:57 Moving into Product Management  24:57-32:18 MBA Journey  32:18-37:35 Experience at Harvard Business School 37:35-40:40 Post-MBA 40:41-45:13 Rapid Fire with Rashana * Disclaimer: Beyond Harvard is an independent platform. All views are our own. #podcast #harvard #harvardbusinessschool #mbajourney #mba #queer #blackwoman #goldmansachs #harvard #beyondharvard #students #studentlife #interview #career

    45 min

  2. Apr 26

    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.

    38 min

  3. Apr 23

    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.

    44 min

  4. Mar 26

    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.

    43 min

  5. Mar 23

    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.

    39 min

  6. Mar 23

    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.

    44 min

  7. Feb 24

    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.

    39 min

  8. Feb 24

    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.

    36 min

  9. Feb 23

    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.

    47 min
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A podcast sharing the stories of students at Harvard University - uncovering who they are here and beyond. 

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  • Creator
    Beyond Harvard
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Beyond Harvard Podcast
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