non-academic careers for PhDs

Navigating Spaces Not Made for You – with Kae Kronthaler-Williams

Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, host David Mendes welcomes Kae Kronthaler-Williams — a senior tech marketing executive and author of Not Made for You— a powerful, practical guide for women navigating gender bias in male-dominated fields. With over 30 years of…

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From Bench to Biotech: How Yamina Berchiche Built a Global Platform around GPCRs

What happens when a GPCR scientist steps out of the lab and into biotech leadership Dr. Yamina Berchiche’s career spans both sides of the bench — from decoding GPCR signaling in academia to launching a global platform for GPCR scientists and consultants. In this conversation, she shares how she used storytelling, networking, and scientific insight…

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From Executive to Passionpreneur – Career Reinvention with George Appling

What if your next job wasn’t about status, but about passion? In this powerful episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, David sits down with George Appling—former McKinsey partner, telecom CEO, and now a self-described “passionpreneur.” George shares his journey from high-level executive roles to building a portfolio of ventures that light him up:…

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