Thinking Like an Entrepreneur in Research

In the podcast, the speaker emphasizes that early career researchers should view themselves as entrepreneurs creating research outputs that the broader community would want to consume. At this stage, being epistemically humble and adapting to feedback are crucial. The Lean Startup Approach is encouraged, focusing on testing minimal versions of research projects, receiving feedback, and making necessary changes quickly. The analogy of treating research projects as products for potential customers helps early researchers navigate the challenges of generating impactful work.