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About the Guest:

Dr. Fernando Gómez-Baquero is the Director of Runway and Spinouts at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute at Cornell Tech, who is at the intersection of research & entrepreneurship. With over two decades of experience in nanomaterials engineering, energy storage, and the economics and policy of emerging technologies, he brings deep technical and analytical expertise to mentoring early-stage founders. He has co-founded and advised multiple energy and materials companies, published in peer-reviewed journals, taught online courses, and serves as a core instructor for the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program, all driven by his commitment to shaping a more empathetic and sustainable innovation ecosystem.

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An update regarding a comment from the podcast about the IU newspaper.

IU has reversed course and will print the IU Daily Student. ⁠https://www.idsnews.com/article/2025/10/indiana-daily-student-ids-iu-print-paper-david-reingold⁠

About the Guest: In this episode of The After Your PhD Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Mary Ippolito, a college and grad admissions expert, writing consultant, and sociologist based in Los Angeles. With a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Southern California, Dr. Ippolito brings years of experience supporting students and professionals as they navigate the complex world of higher education, graduate admissions, and career transitions.

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Our guest, Shrishti Singh, Ph.D., is a Technology Transfer Fellow in the Innovation Partnerships Office at the University of Michigan, where she evaluates new life science inventions for patentability, market potential, and commercial impact. She brings expertise in intellectual property management, licensing, and business development, helping translate research discoveries into real-world innovations. During her Ph.D. and postdoctoral work, Dr. Singh co-invented a targeted dye conjugate that enhances the visualization of diseased tissue, now protected by a U.S. patent. She also played a key role in securing $200,000 in non-dilutive funding to advance the technology’s development, showcasing her strength at the intersection of science, entrepreneurship, and innovation strategy.

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No sponsor for this video, but I would like to share that I’ve launched a new, working list of job listings specifically curated for Master’s and PhD students and graduates. These opportunities aren’t low-paying gigs. I focused on roles where employers are highly motivated to hire advanced degree holders and are ready to put serious money in your pocket—with some paying up to $50 per hour!

Best of all, this list features a wide range of remote roles across high-demand fields like AI, education, and ed tech.Explore job listings for Master’s and PhDs here —> https://afteryourphd.com/phd-job-listings/

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About this Episode:

Today’s guest is Dr. Pinay Kainth, a seasoned leader in medical affairs and an Executive Director at a biopharmaceutical company. With over 15 years of global experience across neurology, rare genetic diseases, immunology, and dermatology, he’s played a pivotal role in multiple drug launches and other high-impact initiatives.

In addition to his leadership in the life sciences industry, Pinay is a dedicated career coach and the co-author of Making a Successful Transition from Academia to Industry — a must-read for academics exploring careers outside academia.

Books like Pinay’s offer structured, in-depth guidance that can be hard to find elsewhere. For those looking to leave academia, they serve as a critical bridge — demystifying industry pathways, offering strategic advice, and presenting real-world case studies that reflect the challenges and opportunities of such a transition. Whether you're just beginning to consider your next steps or actively navigating your move into industry, books provide a thoughtful, reliable resource you can return to at every stage of the journey.

You can purchase Making a Successful Transition from Academia to Industry on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Successful-Transition-Academia-Industry-ebook/dp/B0FKH3K3HS

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This week’s guest on After Your PhD Podcast is Caroline Malloy, who earned her Ph.D. in Art History from UW-Madison and now runs The Write Malloy, LLC, helping women write impactful nonfiction. She splits her time between Chicago and Viking Cruises as a Resident Historian, working with thought leaders around the world to bring more women’s voices to the bookshelf.

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About the Guest:

Caroline Malloy earned her Ph.D. in Art History at UW-Madison in what seems like a lifetime ago. After adjuncting for too long, she turned to cruise ship lecturing for her History fix, and this surprisingly led to launching her own book coaching and editing business in 2021, The Write Malloy, LLC, where she helps great women write great nonfiction. Now Caroline splits her time between being a Resident Historian onboard Viking Cruises and at home in Chicago. Wherever in the world she is, she is working with her writers, overachieving thought-, industry-, and scholar-leaders writing game-changing nonfiction. She also offers developmental editing of both books and book proposals. Ultimately, she wants more women nonfiction writers on her shelf, and yours. Caroline has spoken on coaching and editing at several national conferences and is the author of the chapter on book coaching in The Art of Academic Editing: A Guide for Authors and Editors (Flatpage, 2024). When not traveling, Caroline coaches indoor cycling and reads books on her front porch alongside her husband, Steve, and their #pandemicpuppy Emma. Her motto: Nevertheless, she published!

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About the Episode:

This episode features the special guest Simangele Mabena! She's currently ABD at the University of British Columbia, preparing to defend their dissertation this fall — but has already made a pivot out of academia and into community strategy.

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About the Guest:

Simangele Mabena is completing her PhD in Language and Literacy Education at the University of British Columbia, with a special focus on how words connect Deaf and hearing communities. Pivoting from academia, she’s building a consulting firm as a community strategist to help brands find, build, and keep community. Simangele’s passion is using language to bridge gaps and foster meaningful collaborations between diverse groups. She’s excited to work alongside others who value collaboration, creativity, and lasting impact.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simangele-mabena/

Books mentioned

* So What Are You Going to Do with That?": Finding Careers Outside Academia (Susan Basalla , Maggie Debelius)

Hustles for Humanists: Build a Business with Purpose ( Erica Machulak)** Another book I've found helpful.

I recently spoke with Jon Levesque, who I originally interviewed during my dissertation research. In many ways it was a full circle interview. In our conversation, Jon reflected on his career journey—from leading community and engagement efforts at tech giants like Microsoft and DocuSign to becoming a sought-after speaker and brand builder. He shared how his passion for authentic connection and storytelling ultimately led him to leave corporate life and launch a startup called Seeq, a creator-powered Experience Network.

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About the Guest:

Jon Levesque is the founder and CEO of Seeq, an innovative platform redefining discovery through creator-powered storytelling and real-world experiences. With a background in building global communities and brands at companies like Microsoft and DocuSign, Jon brings a bold, human-centric approach to technology and engagement. He’s a dynamic speaker, strategist, and creator who’s passionate about helping people unlock freedom through knowledge. At Seeq, his mission is clear: to replace algorithm-driven discovery with authentic, creator-led recommendations that inspire real action.

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That’s what I hope to find out in the After Your PhD podcast.

I’m Ryan, and I founded After Your PhD in 2021. This podcast explores different career paths and career pivots—how people find meaning in their work, and what fulfillment looks like across industries.

On the YouTube channel, my focus was on conversations with PhDs. But with this audio-only podcast, I’m expanding the scope. I’ll be talking to people from all kinds of backgrounds—PhD or not—because career pivots happen to everyone.

Sometimes, our careers don’t turn out the way we expected. But through these interviews, I’ll be sharing stories of people who took charge of their paths and built careers they find truly fulfilling.