Suzanne Vyvoda spent her entire career in clinical trial operations before a company acquisition forced her hand. With no IT department to call, no safety net, and a family to support, she had to figure out what most people planning to go solo in 10 years never consider: the infrastructure that holds it all together.
This conversation cuts through the polished solopreneur narrative to reveal what really happens when you’re suddenly on your own in a technical field. Suzanne breaks down the difference between being a solopreneur versus an entrepreneur, why she rates herself a five out of ten on the commitment scale, and the honest truth about whether she’d go back to corporate if the right role appeared.

Key topics: 
why copywriting and marketing matter even in highly technical fields, 
the reality of long sales cycles when clients are chasing funding, 
how to position disruptive ideas in industries that resist change, 
and what it actually takes to bet on yourself when stability matters.

If you’re in biotech, pharma, or any technical field thinking about going fractional or consultant, this episode shows you the operational realities most people discover too late. Suzanne’s candid about what’s working, what she’s still figuring out, and why the fifth grade language test matters more than technical jargon.
Want to learn more about clinical trials and how medicines reach the market? Connect with Suzanne and check out her Substack for industry insights and a different approach to clinical operations.

Connect with Suzanne Vyvoda:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-vyvoda/

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Team of One, hosted by serial solopreneur and executive coach Moe Choice, dives into the real-world challenges, strategies, and mindset shifts necessary to succeed as a one-person business. Each episode features in-depth conversations with solo entrepreneurs, content creators, solopreneur leaders, and thought professionals navigating marketing, resilience, frameworks for growth, and sustainable business design. Whether you’re launching your own consultancy, building content platforms, balancing creativity with income, or aspiring to become a thought leader, this podcast delivers practical insights, frameworks, and inspiring stories to help you thrive as a solo founder.