In this episode of the Biology Career Insights Podcast, we sit down with Elena Hoffer, Co-Founder and CEO of Alma.Me, a platform dedicated to helping PhDs confidently transition into industry careers.

Elena shares her journey from earning a PhD at Karolinska Institutet to building a mission-driven startup that empowers early-career researchers through on-demand courses, community support, and practical career tools.

We dive into:
🎓 The mindset shift from academia to industry
💼 How to identify and communicate your transferable PhD skills
🚀 The founding story behind Alma.Me
🤝 The power of community in career transitions
💡 Practical steps PhDs can take today to prepare for industry roles

If you're a PhD student, postdoc, or researcher exploring career options beyond academia, this episode is packed with clarity, confidence, and actionable advice.