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Fintech is excluding women–but that might change

By marrying financial services with cutting-edge technology, fintech is meant to inspire the development of new companies by people and communities that have been shut out of the traditional financial system. But the industry is falling woefully short in creating opportunities for women, according to a global survey managed by Susanne Hannestad, a Northeastern graduate.

by Ian Thomsen November 16, 2021

08/18/21 - BOSTON, MA - Members of the Boston community shop in the Fresh Truck at DotHouse Health Center in Dorchester, Massachusetts on Aug. 18, 2021. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Fresh Truck: A mobile market bringing healthy food to communities who need it the most

Fresh Truck, a mobile market selling affordable fruits and veggies across Boston, survived the pandemic thanks to a strong sense of community that’s flourished since two Northeastern graduates started the business in 2013. We tagged along with the healthy foods market during their daily sales routes to get a glimpse of the communities they serve and how the business hopes to expand their mission of improving community health through better eating.

by Eunice Esomonu, Hillary Chabot, Cam Sleeper and Addison Dlott October 19, 2021

This startup is developing safe cosmetics for pregnant people

After testing more than 20 blends of lipstick personally and among volunteers, Michelle Calderon is preparing to launch the initial products of her startup, Addition Beauty. “We are the first sustainable makeup line that supports fertility and pregnancy,” says Calderon, who earned a Northeastern MBA last spring.

by Ian Thomsen October 13, 2021

Boston Microgreens: How to sprout a business with a hyperlocal urban farm

Oliver Homberg, who earned his international affairs degree from Northeastern in 2013, launched Boston Microgreens in 2018, blending organic farming methods with modern technology in…

by Benjamin Bertsch and Adam Fischer October 12, 2021

Behind That Cheese Plate: Marissa Mullen shares her Instagram ingredients

What It Takes, a new video series focused on innovation, speaks with Marissa Mullen, Founder and CEO of That Cheese Plate, originally an Instagram page…

by Gregory Grinnell October 8, 2021

How Recreo brings beans from Nicaragua and brews coffee with a purpose

Miriam Morales, a native of Nicaragua and a Northeastern graduate in industrial engineering, started Recreo, a West Roxbury, Mass., coffee shop using beans from her…

by Adam Fischer and Benjamin Bertsch October 5, 2021

Elizabeth Cline, a master's degree student in global studies and international relations, advocates for sustainable fashion. Photo Illustration by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

A pair of $7 shoes sparked her career exposing the real cost of fast fashion

Journalist Elizabeth L. Cline wrote articles and books about exploitative labor and environmental waste created by fast fashion brands like Forever 21 and H&M. Now, she’s earning a master's degree in global studies and international relations at Northeastern to manifest the sustainable changes she writes about.

by Hillary Chabot October 4, 2021

What It Takes: The youngest CEO and founder on Walmart.com tells his story

What does it take to land your product on Walmart.com? This Husky knows.

by Cam Sleeper October 1, 2021

Local TV news has become ‘stale.’ Here’s how networks can liven up the broadcast

Northeastern researchers found that data visuals and other rich digital content helped TV viewers understand stories better. It’s the second phase of a research project looking at ways to improve the news media’s storytelling process.

by Peter Ramjug September 29, 2021

Northeastern graduate Camille Martin poses for a portrait at The Engine in Cambridge, Mass.

How the natural pigments in marine life inspired a beauty products startup

The promise of Camille Martin’s first venture as a Northeastern PhD student was Seaspire Skincare, which develops new ingredients inspired by marine ecosystems that can be used to treat cosmetic and chronic skin conditions. Entrepreneurs who have contacted Martin for insight will be assisted by her second startup, Alexandria Growth Brands.

by Ian Thomsen August 20, 2021

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