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From PhD to AI Innovation: Learn How to Build Products That Change the World

What's AI Podcast by Louis-François Bouchard

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Navigating the PhD Journey and Career Transition

This chapter details the speaker's personal struggle and decision to continue pursuing their PhD despite initial challenges and doubts. It explores the distinctions between research-focused and application-oriented career paths for PhD holders in material science, emphasizing the importance of skills beyond research for academic success. The chapter also highlights the significance of networking, diverse exposure, and leveraging interdisciplinary knowledge in shaping a successful career transition, as exemplified by the speaker's journey into the field of AI product management.

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