#scipreneur
One book I regret not reading before starting my #scipreneur journey: "The Founder's Dilemmas". It's a perfect mix of statistical analysis and annecdotal evidence.
I could have avoided falling into so many pitfalls if I would have known about it before...
May 21, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Are you a #scipreneur and would like to get a free pitch deck review? I'm opening up few slots in my calendar for the firsts who send the form
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April 25, 2024 at 3:40 PM
🗽 Misconception 3: you need someone with business experience to start the #scipreneur journey.

"Business experience" is not rocket science, it's something that accumulates through exposure to given practices.
February 16, 2024 at 7:53 AM
🤷🏽‍♂️ Have you ever experienced decision fatigue? I know I have. At some point you can't keep up, and the inability to choose hinders the performance of your team.

When a #scipreneur starts a new venture, there are a lot of decisions to be made.
February 15, 2024 at 8:38 AM
🗽Misconception 1: A #scipreneur can juggle an academic job and a startup role.
At some point in the journey, the startup role will ask for full-time commitment. It'll become impossible to sustain academic goals with business objectives.
January 30, 2024 at 8:20 AM
What do successful entrepreneurs have in common? They are "Effectual Reasoners".

I didn't know what it was until I started my own #scipreneur journey. Now, I see how these common traits affect the success of companies everywhere.

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Effectual reasoning, a framework for aspiring scipreneurs - Science, Entrepreneurship | Aquiles Cara...
Effectual reasoning, as opposed to causal reasoning, can be defined as the **ability to chase goals based on resources available**. It is about adapting to changing circumstances, and not focusing on ...
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January 27, 2024 at 11:08 AM
🧠 Is there such a thing as an "Entrepreneurial Mindset"? I believe so!

Transitioning from a purely scientific position (a PhD, Postdoc) to becoming a scipreneur, takes a new approach to problem solving and opportunity identification.

I've done a longer write up here:
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Entrepreneurial Mindset for Scientists - Science, Entrepreneurship | Aquiles Carattino
When I started my first company, I brought with me my scientifically oriented way of thinking. I thought that objectivity and facts were enough to push forward. It took me a while to understand that s...
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January 25, 2024 at 9:43 AM