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[VIDEO] Thorsten Melcher: “So you want to be an entrepreneur?”

The head of New Ventures at Johnson & Johnson Innovation gave a complete overview of the experience awaiting AIMS’ post-docs

Image: 08 june 2015 By Abby Tabor | Science Writer at NASA's Ames Research Center

Thorsten Melcher recently spoke to members of AIMS about his experience moving from academia to entrepreneurship. In a particularly complete overview of what it's really like out there in the start-up world, he shared some of the challenges and rewards, dos and don’ts of heading down this path. Watch the video of his talk here.

On May 27^th, Thorsten Melcher paid a visit to Stanford’s AIMS community, sharing his experience as a biotech entrepreneur. He offered a particularly complete overview of what it's really like out there in the start-up world.

Currently Senior Director of New Ventures at Johnson & Johnson Innovation, Dr. Melcher exchanged with members of AIMS on the challenges and rewards, dos and don’ts of embarking on an entrepreneurial path after academia.

Next, join us this Thursday, June 11^th, for another impressive speaker: Privahini Bradoo, CEO & Co-Founder of BlueOak and Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum. Mark your calendar and sign up now!

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