Startups for researchers My proffesional advise Monika Luniewska Jensen Project officer at Novo Nordisk Foundation DATE

Motto for today Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. - Confucius

My hat palette Academic Entrepreneur Ecosystem Corporate Female

How I got here Preperation Opportunity Dare

Corporate vs startup Pros and cons There is no good or bad: High pay vs lottery ticket Respected career path vs life opportunity Part of big impactful process vs full empowerment on lowest level Management vs leadership vs vs

My advise Not just another MSc/PhD - you are global experts in the highly promising area. Don’t forget that this is your biggest strength! Startup experience is always good. Now you have access to knowledge and funding and have small commitments. Start now. Industry insight is neccessary - this is where you find your application, connections, customers and funding. This is what makes startups real. Closing note: Nice salary will not significantly change your life status other than projected. Successful exit(s) might .

It’s not about the way As long as you know your destination “Cat: Where are you going? Alice: Which way should I go? Cat: That depends on where you are going. Alice: I don’t know. Cat: Then it doesn’t matter which way you go.”

Thank you for your attention. Questions?