In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we explore the entrepreneurial journey of Dr. Roselin Rosario-Meléndez, founder of RRM Inventive Solutions Hub, LLC, a New York-based consulting firm empowering startups in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and medical devices to overcome technical barriers. With 37 global patents from her tenure at L'Oréal and a Ph.D. in chemistry, Roselin shares how her transition from corporate scientist to solopreneur was sparked by identifying a gap in on-demand scientific expertise for small businesses. She discusses her retainer-based model, tailored to solve niche formulation, testing, and IP challenges, and her intentional approach to scaling through deep client relationships rather than rapid expansion.

Roselin opens up about the mindset shifts required to bridge science and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the power of networking, LinkedIn visibility, and "doing it before you’re ready." She envisions the future of her industry leaning toward leaner, specialized teams and positions her business at the forefront of this shift. With goals to match her corporate salary while preserving autonomy, Roselin’s story is a masterclass in leveraging expertise to build a mission-driven venture—one technical solution at a time.