Start-Up PhD: Utilizing academic training to launch or grow a new venture

toddmaurer · 2025-08-16T23:16:26+00:00

[![](https://versatilephd.com/files/2021/09/VPHD-email-1-486x1024.png)](https://versatilephd.com/files/2021/09/VPHD-email-1.png) From Google to Moderna, PhD and advanced degree holders have been at the forefront of innovative start-ups that are shaping our future. How can PhD students begin to think about utilizing their academic training in the start-up world? What are their competitive advantages? Dr. Deep Sran has founded a well-known learning technology company and a leading private school, after working in corporate law and receiving his doctorate in Human Development. Find out how his experience in building new ventures and making an impact can be relevant to your own career potential. Presented by: **Dr Deep Sran, Esq., PhD** **SVP, Actively Learn** Go to our PhD Pathways page to listen to this and other episodes:

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