Sep 30, 202543 minS1
<p>In this episode, we meet Jason Mellad – a life scientist turned consultant, biotech CEO, and venture investor – whose career has been anything but linear.</p><p>Raised by a scientist and a social worker-entrepreneur...
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Don’t panic, pivot! Real stories of leaving academia and building new careersPivoting Life is a podcast about career change for scientists and researchers. We talk with people who left the academic path – PhDs, postdocs, and early-career researchers – to explore alternative careers in industry, non-profits, tech, and beyond. Each episode shares honest stories, lessons learned, and advice for navigating life after academia.
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What is PivotingLife about?
Don’t panic, pivot! Real stories of leaving academia and building new careersPivoting Life is a podcast about career change for scientists and researchers. We talk with people who left the academic path, PhDs, postdocs, and early-career researchers, to explore alternative careers in industry, non-profits, tech, and beyond.
What has PivotingLife covered recently?
Recent episodes include "How a screwdriver learned to stop acting like a hammer" (30 September 2025, 43 minutes), "From sleep labs to soccer apps: Isabel’s leap into tech entrepreneurship" (21 August 2025, 44 minutes), and "Wildlife and lenses: How Ben Harris found his focus" (24 December 2024, 45 minutes).
How often does PivotingLife publish?
PivotingLife publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 10 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on PivotingLife?
Booking probability for PivotingLife is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. PivotingLife requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. PivotingLife's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for PivotingLife are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. PivotingLife has a business audience.
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PivotingLife is a business podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Aug 21, 202544 minS1<p>Isabel Hutchison was deep in the world of neuroscience – researching sleep and memory, publishing theoretical papers… chasing an academic career seemed inevitable. </p><p>In this episode, we trace her path from late...
Dec 24, 202445 minS1<p>In this episode of Pivoting Life, we sat down with Ben Harris, a wildlife documentary camera operator currently working for the BBC, to explore his incredible journey from zoology student to capturing the natural...
Aug 8, 202442 minS0<p>In this episode, we chat with Ben Trigg, a biologist turned software engineer, about his unconventional career path. </p> <p>From pipetting in the lab to debugging Python code, Ben shares his journey of transitioning...
Episode #5
A life beyond lab coats
Apr 24, 202433 minS0<p>Elisa Kieback, co-founder of the biopharmaceutical company T-knife, was well-set on an academic journey by her researcher parents. She trained as a biologist and moved around, pursuing opportunities in Heidelberg and...
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Episode #4
The accidental corporate Intrapreneur
Feb 29, 202432 minS0<p>Sarah Hintermayer is Vice President of regional strategy at Evonik, founder of a food venture, and lecturer on entrepreneurship in biotech at the University of Bielefeld. After completing her PhD in biotechnology...
Episode #3
The introvert's formula to pivoting
Dec 21, 202342 minS0<p>Satoshi Ohtake, Senior Director of Pharmaceutical Research and Development at Pfizer, has navigated a tumultuous yet rewarding path in academia and industry. His journey unfolded through pivotal decisions in graduate...
Episode #2
LinkedIn ruined my comfort zone
Nov 22, 202323 minS0<p>From Biochemistry to Bioinformatics to Business Development.</p> <p>In this episode, Natalia Jiménez, Global Life Science Lead at CGG, discusses her transition from academia to industry. After 14 years of academic...
Episode #1
From agri-waste to tasty pastry
Oct 24, 202342 minS0<p>Tom Simmons, co-founder and CEO of the Supplant Company, dreamed of becoming a full professor in biochemistry. Eventually, he launched a venture through the prestigious Y Combinator program to make our food more...
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Pilot – who we are, where we started
Sep 12, 202327 minS0<p>Meet Kathi, a former scientist who leapt into the vibrant world of startups. Xenia, a passionate science communicator bridging the gap between complex research and the public. And Hannes, a professor in information...
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