Built in the Dark: How a PhD Side Project Became a Global Biotech Company with Dr. Philipp Baaske

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PostPhDirections

Elena Hoffer

24 episodes

5 days ago

The podcast features PhDs who’ve successfully transitioned into industry, along with deans of doctoral education, hiring managers, and recruiters. We explore how PhD holders can find fulfilling careers outside of academia and make the shift smoothly. Each episode dives into personal journeys, practical tips, and the resources available to support your transition, offering invaluable insights for anyone looking to take their skills beyond academic research and into the professional world. Tune in and discover your next step!

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Built in the Dark: How a PhD Side Project Became a Global Biotech Company with Dr. Philipp Baaske

PostPhDirections

43 minutes 54 seconds

5 months ago

Built in the Dark: How a PhD Side Project Became a Global Biotech Company with Dr. Philipp Baaske

In this episode, I talk with Philipp Baaske, a physicist and the co-founder of NanoTemper Technologies. What started as a failed PhD project in a dark LMU lab turned into a side experiment - and eventually into a global biotech company that’s transforming drug discovery.

Philipp shared how he made the leap from academia to entrepreneurship, why bootstrapping was the best business education, and how personal motivation drove him to build tools that now help thousands of scientists worldwide. If you’re a PhD wondering how to turn your research into real-world impact, this one’s for you.

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