I sat down with a scientist with 25+ years of industry experience to talk about how PhDs can better prepare for careers beyond academia (Part 1).
Here’s what he said:
🧠 In academia, we’re trained to value depth, ideas, and rigor.
💼 In industry, it’s outcomes, speed, and return on investment.
There’s a critical mindset shift PhDs need to make:
Knowledge → Profits
This isn’t about selling out.
It’s about aligning your brilliance with how companies measure value.
🎙️ In Episode 1 of this series, 20-2-1: How to Prepare for Industry, Dave Giltner and I dive into how to start making this shift – and how you can begin preparing now, from wherever you are in your PhD journey.
P.S. If you’re interested in watching the video version of this podcast, check out the TurningScience YouTube channel!
