E37 From Mathematics to Entrepreneurship

Julia, originally from Vienna, is a former researcher at ETH Zurich and has several years of experience investing in research-based early-stage startups. As a founder, she led an edtech startup for six years and recently held the position of Director of Growth at a pharma tech startup in Berlin. She is a mathematician by training and holds a PhD in applied mathematics.

Join me and Julia in this episode to discuss her entrepreneurial journey!

00:00 Welcome & Introduction

01:45 Finding a field of choice

03:40 Why Entrepreneurship?

05:13 Deep dive: first business idea

08:09 Building consistency over time

10:33 Tangible impact

12:36 Entrepreneur First

17:00 Separating Professional and Personal Feelings

20:30 Personality Test & Closing

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