I recently joined a PhD-to-Industry transition workshop by B12 Consulting (thanks to Ghent University and PhD Talent Pool Flanders) along with nostr:nprofile1qqszsuljuratw2k7gwzh0r48hhyxwlehkma7z0h45t3zquhlre795yspqemhxue69uhsz9thwden5te0v4jx2m3wdehhxarj9ekxzmny5xm3z2. It was fun to be there, thanks for the invite and the great food! 🍝

Key takeaways:

- PhDs bring strong analytical & problem-solving skills.

- Industry and academia have different value systems: faster feedback loops, more teamwork, focus on results & IP vs. freedom and exploration in research.

- A PhD is not “just a degree” — it’s also a job.

- In industry: stay curious, keep learning, grow your network.

- Transitioning is not about leaving academia, but about finding the right balance between passion, skills, impact, and sustainability.

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