Science careers outside of the academe

By Jonathan Thon. Amongst the most unique career trajectories is that of founder/entrepreneur, which effectively comprises all of the careers listed on this graph under a single title. In the early days of a startup, the founder(s) take on all roles in turn; as the company grows, the burden of each role increases and a dedicated CEO, chief scientific officer, and chief financial/business officer are typically hired, which constitute the executive team. More...