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What does it take to make academia a healthier place? For many researchers, the PhD journey is as much a personal transformation as it is an academic one. For Hanna Sänger and Dr. Kristin Vielberg, it became the starting point of a mission: to make this journey a healthier, more mindful one.
Maya Viswanathan’s journey from chemistry labs in Kerala, India, to co-founding Module Innovations is driven by passion, purpose, and personal experience.
From a 14-year-old student competing in science contests to leading EMUNO Therapeutics, Dr. Emilia Neuwirt has turned curiosity into therapies that could transform patient care.
Wolfgang Hinterdobler, CEO and Co-Founder of MyPilz, has spent his career uncovering the hidden powers of fungi — from their microscopic chemical exchanges to their potential as sustainable allies in agriculture, industry, and environmental restoration.
From the world of nanophotonics and quantum optics to the fast-paced environment of a high-tech startup—Jonathan Noé has taken an unusual path. Trained as a physicist in Munich, he co-founded Qlibri, a company that builds cutting-edge optical tools for research labs.
What happens when a scientist brings innovation out of academia and into the corporate world? Jonas Austerjost, a trained biotechnologist with a passion for IT and automation, shows how scientific curiosity and entrepreneurial thinking can thrive inside a company.
When Anne-Christin Bansleben began studying rhubarb as part of her academic research in nutritional science, she didn’t expect it to lead to a material innovation that would challenge the leather industry. Today, she’s the founder and managing director of deepmello – rhubarb technology GmbH, the company behind a plant-based tanning process using rhubarb roots.
Dr. Merle Fuchs has worn many hats in her career: scientist, advisor, founder, board member, and keynote speaker. But the thread that runs through her work is clear…
Let’s delve into the inspiring journey of Dr Nina Patrick, a pharmaceutical scientist turned entrepreneur and science communicator. From building biosensors in Silicon Valley to launching a healthcare diagnostics startup in Berlin…
Dr. Simone Lackner is an emerging cultural professional and artist with a rich multidisciplinary background in science. She holds a degree in Molecular Biology, a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, and postdoctoral training in Complexity and Computational Social Science.
While you are back from summer vacations, we want to welcome you back with Sciencepreneur Talks´September issue with a flamboyant guest. Leonardo’s journey from quantum simulators in Florence to co-founding Akhetonics is a story of unexpected turns, groundbreaking discoveries, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology. Starting as a researcher, he found himself frustrated with the traditional academic path, ultimately leading him to a pivotal breakthrough in optical computing. This set the stage for his entrepreneurial leap, we hope you enjoy the reading.
In this special summer edition of our newsletter, we have the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Scheck, Co-Lead of Young Entrepreneurs in Science. Together, we delve into Sarah’s personal journey with yoga and its influence on her professional and personal life. We have talked from trust in teams to vacationing. Sarah shares her insights and practical tips for turning off during holidays to return fully recharged and ready to tackle new challenges. Enjoy reading!
Spring is finally here! Therefore, we want to share the sciencepreneurship story of David Schepkowski. David’s story may be familiar to many of you, as he tried to find a balance between his research, academic, and private life responsibilities while carrying different passions in his heart. Fortunately, he found a way out and became a self-determining sciencepreneur, now helping others to overcome similar struggles. He shared his journey with an open heart in the interview below. Enjoy reading!
Before transitioning into sciencepreneurship, Alventina Evagrofa was building a career as a researcher in environmental sciences. After completing her PhD, she delved into the startup world, where her aspirations of owning a business began to take root. Explore her inspiring tale of transitioning from a dedicated researcher to a driven entrepreneur, culminating in the recent launch of her startup, Researchpreneurs!
Loui Al Sardy and Andres Gomes, the visionary minds behind Sakundi and Young Entrepreneurs in Science 2019 Alumni, share a common goal of transforming the landscape of blockchain technology through AI.
In this month’s spotlight, we interviewed Dr. Daniel Seybold, an early Alumni of the Young Entrepreneurs in Science program and the Co-Founder of benchANT, a start-up specializing in cloud computing benchmarking. Cloud computing can be imagined as renting a computer online with servers storing data and providing scalable resources over the internet.
Franziska W. Schwarz is a scientific communicator with a PhD in nutrition. With her talent for drawing and simplifying, she helps to translate complex topics into easily digestible visual summaries. Explore how this talent has been a constant companion throughout her life and uncover valuable insights for your own research!
Have you ever wondered what is going on behind the scenes of Young Entrepreneurs in Science? Then we are happy to shed some light on our inner workings with this article. Starting with this article we will again regularly provide you with exciting start-up ideas from the YES universe by introducing exciting projects and alumni via our newsletter. For a soft start, however, we would like to briefly introduce ourselves to you. Enjoy the read!
