Academia, the private sector, or entrepreneurship – what comes after the PhD

Speakers: Andreas Pavlenko

Background
This interactive workshop explores different career paths after the PhD, with a particular focus on entrepreneurship and academic spin-offs. Participants will meet professionals who have taken different paths after their academic careers, from founding a startup to moving into the private sector. The invited speakers will share their motivations, goals, key learnings, and challenges, providing authentic insights into their career decisions. In addition, the facilitator will introduce practical frameworks and techniques for identifying and reaching out to relevant people in industry, building a professional network, and initiating conversations that can help participants explore potential career paths and opportunities.
Target Audience
PhDs and Postdocs across the Helmholtz Association, scientists with an entrepreneurial interest, aspiring Sciencepreneurs, and researchers who want to explore different career paths beyond or alongside academia.
Benefits
Participants will gain first-hand insights into different career paths and better understand the opportunities and challenges of moving into industry or building an academic spin-off. They will learn practical approaches for identifying relevant industry professionals, reaching out effectively, and conducting conversations to gain insights and build their network. Particular attention will be given to entrepreneurship and academic spin-offs, helping participants understand how professional networking and industry exchange can support the journey from research towards founding a company.

Your Speaker
Andreas Pavlenko I Founder & CEO Venture Wizards

https://events.hifis.net/event/4463/