The Great Escape
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We’re a not-for-profit community connecting students, researchers, and professionals to careers beyond academia, from startups and venture capital to pharma and tech transfer. Expect real-world insights, inspiring stories, and exclusive opportunities to get involved.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes related to career development in life sciences, entrepreneurship, and transitioning skills to non-academic roles. Episodes cover topics such as startup experiences in the life sciences, entrepreneurial traits necessary for success, and effective networking strategies, with specific interviews highlighting the journeys of founders like Tobias Wingbermühle and their insights into building ventures from the ground up.
We’re a not-for-profit community connecting students, researchers, and professionals to careers beyond academia, from startups and venture capital to pharma and tech transfer. Expect real-world insights, inspiring stories, and exclusive opportunities to get involved.
Want to sign up to our BioAcademic Hub for more exclusive content? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc-NDRetCqw-mNpUhGUFQJdc8quqBAqEjr_zC0KbciWSJxSw/viewform?usp=preview
Find out more about the Science Entrepreneur Club: https://www.science-entrepreneur.com/
In this episode, we’re joined by Sim: a biomedical science graduate who has founded two startups, scaled a diagnostic company from employee #8 to Head of Product, and worked across AI drug discovery and digital health.
Sim shares what startup life is really like – from operating in constant ambiguity and moving fast, to burnout, bootstrapping, and watching your savings dwindle while building your own company.
We explore the difference between founding vs joining a startup, what product management actually is, and how students can position themselves for roles in early-stage companies. From networking advice to where startups actually hire, this episode is packed with honest insight for anyone curious about careers beyond academia.
If you're considering a startup path after your degree, this is one you won’t want to miss.
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