entrepreneur – Research Careers

Career profiles Career profiles: PhD Degree: Biology Left academia after: 6+ years postdoc PhD Sector: Agro-industry

Philippe Mozzanega

co-founder, CSO at FutureAlgae ltd (est. 2024), formerly Future By Insects Ltd (est. 2021). Previously also co-founder and CSO at start up Liberty Produce Ltd (2018-2023).

I had some of the skills, at least scientifically; but was at the start a bit shy about the business side of things. Luckily, I had a great and experienced co-founder.

Career profiles Degree: Neuroscience Sector: Medical Technology

Michalis Papadakis

Co-founder & CEO at Brainomix Limited

If you want to make this leap, don’t think short-term. Be prepared for a rough ride that is full of excitement and will take you to new places that you, and even the world, has never seen.