Sim Superville - Lab Technician to Head of Product | Working in Life Science Startups

In this episode, we’re joined by Sim: a biomedical science graduate who has founded two startups, scaled a diagnostic company from employee #8 to Head of Product, and worked across AI drug discovery and digital health.Sim shares what startup life is really like - from operating in constant ambiguity and moving fast, to burnout, bootstrapping, and watching your savings dwindle while building your own company.We explore the difference between founding vs joining a startup, what product management actually is, and how students can position themselves for roles in early-stage companies. From networking advice to where startups actually hire, this episode is packed with honest insight for anyone curious about careers beyond academia.If you're considering a startup path after your degree, this is one you won’t want to miss.