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 Björn, CEO & Co-Founder of the precision immunology biotech, Iuvantium, to unpack his journey from PhD to leading a company tackling some of the world’s biggest healthcare challenges.
From building Lego as a kid to engineering next-generation immune therapies, Björn shares how he navigated the transition from academia to industry, and why the real world often values speed, decision-making, and adaptability over perfection.
We explore the key differences between academia and industry, what it actually means to be a CEO in biotech, and the lessons he’s learned building a company from the ground up: from strategy and hiring to fundraising and navigating uncertainty.
If you’re a student or researcher thinking about careers beyond academia, but still want to make a real-world impact through science, this episode is packed with honest insights and practical advice.
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