Navigating the transition from academia to industry can be daunting, as many feel that pure academic experiences don't always align with the corporate world. Also, there's a common perception that once you leave academic labs for boardrooms, the journey back might not be possible.

In this episode, Dr Oliver Müller shares his journey from academia to tech giant Google...and back, proving that such transitions happen. I asked him about his decision-making process when moving between academia and the tech world and we compared these two professional realms. We also talked about the importance of work-life balance and mental well-being and uncovered strategies for making sound career decisions.

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