‘Bake It Till You Make It.’ This grad did just that
Northeastern graduate Dayna Altman started “Bake It Till You Make It,” a venture with which she was named a 2026 Women Who Empower Innovator Awards fellow.
Sep 16, 2026
News and Stories
These alums started Pipe Dream production company to share untold stories
Margaret Montavon and Elizabeth Raia are co-founders of Pipe Dream, a film, television and theater production company. Their mission is to tell underrepresented and overlooked stories.
Northeastern announces recipients of 2026 Women Who Empower Innovator Awards
The 34 winners of the 2026 Women Who Empower Innovator Awards have ventures across AI, technology, arts, entrepreneurship, health and social change.
The host with the most–from roundtables, to podcasts, to meals
Vallabhi Singh, DMSB'17, hosts ‘The Almost Era’ podcast, which embraces the uncertainties faced in a successful and meaningful life.
This alum is changing the rules for greater access to egg freezing
Lauren Makler '09, saw first-hand a problem with the traditional egg-freezing options. So she co-founded a startup to do something about it.
WISE 2026 Impact Report
The Women's Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship released its first-ever impact report this spring — showcasing years of building community, launching ventures, and expanding opportunity for students across Northeastern's Boston, London, and Oakland campuses. From mentorship pipelines to a venture capital bootcamp to an annual summit, WISE supports over 560 students annually.
WISE summit inspires female entrepreneurs to rise above challenges
The summit on Northeastern University’s Boston campus welcomed 200 participants for networking, workshops, inspiring speakers and more.
Innovator Award recipients are filling health care and marketing gaps
Northeastern alums and entrepreneurs Cynthia Orofo and Adebukola Ajao spoke about their academic journeys and careers in a moderated discussion at the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute.
How WISE helps students build confidence and startups
From first idea to funded startup, WISE empowers Northeastern students to build ventures, confidence and community through entrepreneurship.