LabMates: Beyond the Bench Podcast

Keywords: Academia, Industry, Mindset, Sustainability, Scaling, PhD, Innovation, Marketability, Transition

The conversation explores the significant differences between academic and industry mindsets, particularly in the context of innovation, scalability, and marketability. Anu shares her experiences transitioning from academia to industry, highlighting the challenges of adapting to a more practical and profit-driven approach.

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In this episode of LabMates, we interview Dr. Thomas Grant, who shares his journey from academia to a role in commercialisation at Uni Services. He discusses the skills and mindset shifts required for success in the business world, the importance of networking during a PhD, and debunks common myths about commercialisation. Dr. Grant emphasises the value of research impact beyond academic publications and encourages PhD students to embrace opportunities outside their immediate academic focus.

Key Takeaways

"It's okay to leave at 5:30 PM."

"Make some time for networking during your PhD."

"Commercialisation is not a dirty word."

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Today we are chatting with Emily about her career journey from doing a PhD in Chemistry at the Ferrier Institute and on to her role as Commercialisation Manager at Wellington Univentures, and the steps and lessons along the way.

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