entrepreneurship
Career Development Advice for Academics Looking to Get Promoted or Find Meaningful New Jobs with Tory Wobber, Ph.D.
This episode of the show features Victoria (Tory) Wobber, Ph.D., President of Victoria Wobber Coaching and Consulitng , a Harvard-trained evolutionary biologist and former data scientist and people manager at Facebook and Google. In this episode, we discuss an array of career development issues, including: – Did Tory have mentors, teachers or family members during her…
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How Art and Curiosity Can Fuel Innovative Thinking with Dasanj Aberdeen
In this week’s episode featuring Dasanj Aberdeen, a digital product leader and innovation consultant, we discuss a range of issues related to creativity, artistry, and how to consisely present complex issues, including: Dasanj’s background as a self-described “immigrant and global citizen” who embodies “a cross-cultural, cross-geographical perspective” and how it informs her work The benefits…
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On the Lookout for Success with Elaine Eisenman, Ph.D.
In this week’s episode, Elaine Eisenman, Ph.D., a seasoned independent Board member, senior executive, educator, and advisor to high growth companies, joins the show to talk about managing the seismic changes affecting work during the pandemic, productive mindsets she’s put to use during the many transition points in her professional journey, and related topics such…
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Gen Z Focused Entrepreneurship with Alexandra Debow and Weilyn Chong
On this week’s episode, Alexandra Debow and Weilyn Chong, active, international entrepreneurs also pursuing their undergraduate studies, discuss a range of topics related to starting and nurturing new ventures, including: – Why they’re so passionate about entrepreneurship – Skills and attributes they think are crucial for successful entrepreneurs – How they would recommend those interested…
Read MoreThe Brain Science for Dealing with Disruption with Adriana Vela
On this week’s episode, Adriana Vela, a multiple award-winning market and technology trends expert, strategist, entrepreneur, and certified business and leadership coach, shares her insights about disruptive change and how to handle it. For three decades, Adriana has been an ardent observer of the effects of disruptive change and paradigm shifts, studying behavior trends…
Read MoreStart-ups and Storytelling with Nathaniel Brooks Horwitz
Nathaniel Brooks Horwitz has had a set of rare experiences – particularly for someone still in the early stages of his career journey. His passion is to develop new medicines. A Principal at RA Capital, a leading biotech venture capital firm in Boston, board member at Synthego Corporation, Quench Bio, GentiBio and others, Nathaniel was…
Read MoreArt History, Engineering, and Entrepreneurship with Peter Cohan
In today’s episode, management consultant, professor, angel investor, columnist, and book author Peter Cohan joins Mark to discuss a range of interesting topics, including: How he developed his dual interests in art and engineering and whether he sees them as disparate or complementary interests Whether the experience of having a business in his family…
Read MoreFrom Science Writer to Venture Capitalist and Biotech Startup Advisor with Steve Dickman
On this week’s episode, Mark’s guest is Steve Dickman, CEO of CBT Advisors, a strategic consultancy supporting the biotech industry. Topics discussed during the episode include: How Steve made the transition from working at Science and at Nature – where he founded and ran the first Nature news bureau in Germany, among other responsibilities…
Read MoreEntrepreneurship from Brazil to the White House with Fabricio F. Costa, PhD
Fabricio F. Costa, PhD is a science and technology expert, seasoned business strategist, and serial entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in top academic labs and companies including Harvard University, Northwestern University, Google, Apple, and others. On this episode of When Science Speaks, Mark and Fabricio discuss a range of topics, including:…
Read MorePitch Perfect: Startup and Leadership Lessons with John Younger, MD
In this week’s episode, John Younger, MD, Vice President for Science and Technology at University City Science Center in Philadelphia, PA, shares his expert perspectives as a physician-scientist and biotech entrepreneur. Drawing upon his unique blend of skills and experience, John discusses: The main ingredients of a winning pitch from startups to potential investors…
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