From lab coat to startup life — in this episode of Innovators Among Us, we hear the story of a PhD in chemistry who left the traditional paths of the chemical industry and consulting to pursue something different: deep tech startups.

He shares why the structured world of consultancy didn’t resonate, what led him to discover TUM Venture Labs, and how he now helps researchers turn cutting-edge science into real-world impact.

🎙 Topics covered:

Career paths for PhDs in natural sciences
Why consulting wasn’t the right fit
The role of deep tech and startup ecosystems
Finding purpose after academia
How to combine research and innovation

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