Series 11: Episode 4 Innovating Beyond Academia: Think lean and listen!

In this episode, we delve into the intersection of research and entrepreneurship with Dr. Mercy Ofoya, founder of the Mami app, and Dr. Ema Talam, Entrepreneurial Skills Manager.  Our discussion explores how Mercy, with support from the King’s Entrepreneurship Institute, took an idea for a life-saving health app and made it a reality.  Ema tells us about the entrepreneurial mindset and how developing 7 key skills can help researchers succeed both in and beyond academia.  Together, they challenge perceptions of commercialisation, outline practical steps for validating ideas, and emphasise the value of articulating the ‘threads’ that run through your work. 

Useful links:

Dr Mercy Ofuya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mercy-ofuya-phd-02053380/

Mami App: https://mymamiapp.com/

CupArise: https://cuparise.org/

King’s Entrepreneurship Institute: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/entrepreneurship

King’s Careers & Employability: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/careers