From academia to industry: Scientists turned CEOs share their experience of entrepreneurship

Becoming a CEO is not what most scientists have in mind when starting their careers – and yet, some of them took the big step when the asset they had been working on brought enough results to be considered as market potential for patients and launched as a spin-off. Taking the decision to step out of the comfort zone, pondering the needs of an executive position, meeting the challenges of transitioning from academia to industry: CEOs will share their inspiring experience, key messages and insights.