In this episode of The Knowledge Catalyst, Victoria speaks with Malvika Sharan, Senior Researcher at the Alan Turing Institute and co-founder of Open Life Science, about her journey in open science and community building. They discuss the challenges of supporting non-traditional research roles, the importance of mentorship and leadership in open science, and the need for greater inclusivity and equity in global research. Malvika shares insights from her work at EMBL, the Turing Way, and Open Life Science, highlighting how training, collaboration, and recognition of diverse contributions can strengthen the open science movement.