Welcome back to Season 3 of WISEcast! We are discussing how to take the right steps on a nonlinear career track. Our conversation features Stephanie Wisner, Co-founder at Centivax, Forbes 30 Under 30,  and the author of Building Backwards to Biotech: the Power of Entrepreneurship to Drive Cutting-Edge Science to Market, which she wrote  to help demystify the industry of biotech for those interested in entering or learning about it. (linked). In this episode, we learn how Stephanie chucked her 10 year career plan, when it’s ok to change course, and how to plan your educational goals to allow for exploration and flexibility. Stephanie Wisner received her bachelor’s in Chemistry & Chemical Biology from Cornell University and holds an MBA from University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. She combines her background in basic science with her experience in business to lead finance and operations for Centivax. You can connect to Stephanie Wisner on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-wisner-5aa4556a/
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Episode Resources:

https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/jpmc-2017/the-next-episode/1742/
https://online.maryville.edu/blog/non-linear-career-paths/#:~:text=Non%2Dlinear%20careers%20may%20begin,as%20unexpected%20opportunities%20present%20themselves.
https://www.corporatecomplianceinsights.com/linear-vs-nonlinear-career-paths/

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