About us
Meet Kathi, a former scientist who leapt into the vibrant world of startups. Xenia, a passionate science communicator bridging the gap between complex research and the public. And Hannes, a professor in information systems who constantly struggles with boundaries of academic professions.
Join this eclectic trio as they introduce Pivoting Life, a podcast dedicated to the myriad paths life scientists tread outside the confines of traditional academia.
Dive deep into the heart of unique career narratives.
Discover the rollercoaster of successes and setbacks, and bask in the raw authenticity of our guests’ stories.
Pivoting Life isn’t about achieving a flawless career trajectory – it’s about embracing the unexpected, learning from each twist and turn, and finding your own definition of success in science.
Tune in and get inspired to pivot your life towards an uncharted horizon.
We are supported by Place Beyond Bytes at University of Duisburg-Essen with funding from the Excellence Startup-Center Program of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.