Jennifer Dionne

Founder and CEO of Pumpkin Seed and a former Stanford professor. Her research focuses on new ways to wield light at the nano and molecular scale.

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Jul 21, 2022 • 48min

NFXBio: Academia or Startup? A Decision Matrix for Future Scientist-Founders

In this engaging discussion, Jennifer Dionne, founder of Pumpkin Seed and former Stanford professor, and Yaniv Erlich, CEO of Eleven Therapeutics and former Columbia professor, share insights on their shift from academia to entrepreneurship. They tackle the dilemma of whether to pursue postdoctoral positions or jump into startups, highlighting the challenges and rewards of each path. The duo emphasizes the importance of harnessing scientific skills for innovation and personal fulfillment, inspiring future scientist-founders to forge their own paths.