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I Am A Creator
How This PhD Candidate Ditched the Silicon Valley Formula to Start a Newsletter
Apr 4, 2022
PhD candidate Anne-Laure Le Cunff started a newsletter for neuroscience study and grew it into 40K subscribers and her own business. She talks about transitioning from Silicon Valley, embracing curiosity, mental health, and failed startup attempts.
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- Laura transitioned from curiosity to entrepreneurship by starting a newsletter on neuroscience.
- She challenged the Silicon Valley model by prioritizing community building and mental health over profit-driven ventures.
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From Frustration to Inspiration: The Journey to Neuroscience
Laura Lueckhoff's story reflects a transition from curiosity to entrepreneurship, starting a newsletter to delve into neuroscience. Despite struggles with Burnout in past jobs, her quest for answers led her back to her childhood passion for questioning the brain's mysteries, ultimately shaping her path to graduate school. Embracing a reflective approach to learning, she initiated a newsletter, effectively communicating complex scientific concepts to engage readers.
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