"In the world we live in today, where everybody's lives & careers are very visible on social media and the internet, there is this impression that successful people and companies are only ever on an upward trajectory. I think the reality is that building a company or having an impactful career is just really hard sometimes, and when the going gets tough, it doesn't mean you're doing something wrong - it's just part of the learning process."
Emma Sceats is the CEO of Isogenica, a synthetic antibody company enabling drug discovery programs around the world. Emma sat down with us on the latest episode of Careers in Discovery to discuss:
π‘ How a fascination with marine biology (and particularly sharks!) led to a career in life sciences
π‘ The importance of developing non-technical skills
π‘ Getting out there and talking to people to find out where your passions lie
π‘ Why networking is so important for graduates and academics
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