Ever wondered how to go from being a chef to building a career in product development and food innovation? 🍴✨ In this episode of Desperate Times, we talk to Saahil Shah, who transformed his culinary skills into a thriving career in R&D and the food industry.Saahil opens up about his culinary journey, the reality of culinary education, and the skills that helped him transition from the kitchen to product development. We also discuss career pivots, entrepreneurship lessons, life in a new country, and what it takes to navigate career setbacks while chasing opportunities in the Canadian food industry.Whether you're a chef exploring career growth, someone interested in food innovation, or just curious about career pivots and personal development, this episode has plenty of insights for you.📌 Chapters:(00:00) Introduction to Career Pivots(01:28) Sahil's Culinary Journey(04:14) The Reality of Culinary Education(07:17) Transitioning to R&D in Food(09:42) Defining Moments in Career Changes(12:19) Entrepreneurship and Its Lessons(15:12) Skills from Kitchen to Product Development(16:53) Imposter Syndrome and High Expectations(18:12) Navigating Expectations and Setbacks(19:31) Experiencing Life in a New Country(21:54) The Canadian Dream: Reality vs. Expectation(24:01) Desperate Times: Job Search Struggles(29:28) Hobbies and Work-Life Balance in Canada(31:17) Innovation in R&D: Personal Achievements and Insights(33:59) Outro🎧 Listen for insights on:Chef to product developer career transitionsCareer pivots in the food industryCulinary skills for product development & R&DLife and work experiences in CanadaFood innovation and personal growth lessonsMusic Credits:♪ Marshmallow (Prod. by Lukrembo)Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7KYdqVND4o&ab_channel=LuKremBo