Beyond the Bench: Episode 4: Dr Kathleen Lucere, Venture Capital

Keywords: science, research, venture capital, startups, academic career, commercialization, storytelling, PhD, medical school, entrepreneurship

In this episode of LabMates Beyond the Bench, Dr. Kathleen Lucere shares her journey from aspiring medical student to PhD in biochemistry and her eventual transition into the world of venture capital and startups. She discusses the importance of storytelling in science, the skills needed to navigate the startup landscape, and the myths surrounding leaving academia for industry. Kathleen emphasises the need for researchers to engage in commercialisation to drive global change and reflects on her identity as a scientist.