This is an excerpt from From Wall Street Beats to Biotech Breakthroughs — Dean’s journey from DJ booths and banking to leading AI-driven clinical trial innovations (Part 6/6).

In this final episode, host René Bastón, Venture Partner at Covenant Venture Capital, wraps up the conversation with Dean Zheng, Clinical Outsourcing Professional at Pfizer, by exploring the career and life lessons Dean has learned along the way.

Dean reflects on why he has no regrets about his unconventional career path and how experiences from DJing to investment banking shaped his professional mindset. He shares the importance of setting both short- and long-term goals, thinking strategically about career moves, and keeping perspective on the bigger picture.

Tune in for valuable insights on:

The benefits of diverse career experiences

Strategic thinking for long-term success

Balancing professional ambition with personal goals

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And our guest, Dean Zheng, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-mingyang-zheng-0ab336108/

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