Academia, the private sector, or entrepreneurship - what comes after the PhD? | Helmholtz School for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HeSIE)

What: Workshop
When: Wednesday, November 4 | 9:30 AM - 12 PM
Where: Online


Info: This interactive workshop explores different career paths after the PhD, with a particular focus on entrepreneurship and academic spin-offs. Participants will meet professionals who have taken different paths after their academic careers, from founding a startup to moving into the private sector. The invited speakers will share their motivations, goals, key learnings, and challenges, providing authentic insights into their career decisions. In addition, the facilitator will introduce practical frameworks and techniques for identifying and reaching out to relevant people in industry, building a professional network, and initiating conversations that can help participants explore potential career paths and opportunities.

Registration: https://events.hifis.net/event/4463/