Gio shares his journey from academia to commercialisation and innovation specialist working in technology transfer. He talks about the skills he gained during his PhD and how they apply to his current work. He highlights the challenges faced in academia and the transition to a career in research commercialisation.

Keywords: academia, commercialisation, PhD skills, career transition, PhD to commercialisation

Topics:

• The importance of aligning your passion with your PhD topic.
• Recognising when a career path isn't right and making a change.
• The value of a supportive network during career transitions.
• How PhD skills can be applied in commercialisation roles.
• The significance of being open to feedback and criticism.
• Understanding the commercialisation process and its challenges.
• The role of curiosity and continuous learning in career growth.
• Balancing work-life priorities in career decisions.
• The impact of networking and mentorship in career development.
• Embracing new opportunities and being adaptable in your career.

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