In this episode, we sit down with Sara Holland, a patent attorney and biotechnology expert with deep experience guiding scientists, startups, and corporates through the complex world of Intellectual Property (IP).
Sara has spent her career helping innovators protect and translate their ideas, from early-stage academic discoveries to market-ready biotech products. With a background bridging science, law, and business, she offers a unique perspective on how researchers can think about IP not as a barrier, but as a tool for enabling collaboration, funding, and long-term impact.
In our conversation, Sara shares insights into how patents are assessed, the common pitfalls researchers face, and how to make informed choices about when to protect, license, or let go of IP. We also explore the cultural gap between scientists and commercial teams, and how bridging that divide can unlock real opportunities.
Whether you’re considering launching a startup, licensing your technology, or just curious about how ideas move beyond the lab - this episode is for you.
In this episode, we speak with Pierbruno Ricci: a molecular biologist turned strategy consultant, author, and biotech leader.
During his PhD, Pierbruno realised the lab bench wasn’t where he wanted to stay. Curious about how the world worked beyond the microscope, he set his sights on life science consulting , and after a two-year transition, landed a role that opened doors to biotech, pharma, hospitals, governments, and beyond.
Now a published author of From Science to Consulting, Pierbruno shares his account of navigating the shift from academia, what consulting in life sciences actually looks like, and why a scientific mindset can be a strategic advantage far beyond research.
If you’ve ever wondered how to pivot from PhD to strategy or are curious about the life of a consultant — this episode is for you.
Join us for a conversation with Tobias Wingbermühle: a multi-time founder with a background in sport science and international business.
Tobi is the founder of the Science Entrepreneur Club (SEC), Green Digital Consulting, and co-founder of Clustermarket. In this episode, we dive into his journey from student to startup founder, what it really takes to bootstrap and scale an idea, the traits that define great entrepreneurs, and the surprising power of strategic networking.
If you're curious about entrepreneurship in the life sciences space and how to build something from scratch: this one's for you.
Welcome to The Great Escape: the podcast for life science students and grads exploring careers beyond academia.
In this short trailer episode, your hosts Georgia and Gio share why they created this podcast, what you can expect from upcoming episodes, and the types of guests you'll hear from.
Whether you're feeling unsure about your next steps or simply curious about what’s out there, this is your invitation to discover real stories, surprising roles, and honest advice from people who’ve taken their science backgrounds in exciting new directions.
