From PhD / Researcher to Entrepreneur - pathways to success

Curious about shaping your own path outside traditional academic careers? This panel discussion is for you. Hear firsthand from University of Auckland’s PhD graduates and researchers who took a big leap and paved their own pathway into the entrepreneurship.

Learn from real experiences
Three University of Auckland PhD alumni will share their experiences from the challenges they faced to the lessons they learned to the opportunities they found in their journey as entrepreneurs.

Whether you’re a Master’s, PhD, or postdoctoral researcher, this is a chance to discover fresh perspectives on what’s possible after academia and gather practical insights to inspire your next steps.

What you can get from attending

• Discover alternative career paths post-PhD
• Learn from the journeys of entrepreneurial PhDs
• Get inspired and consider new possibilities
• Connect with people who can support your entrepreneurial journey from inside the University

Date, time and place

• Tuesday 4 November
• 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (Catered lunch will be provided)
• Venue (on campus) to be confirmed

Whether you're curious about entrepreneurship or actively exploring new career options, this discussion is your chance to gain knowledge and make new connections.

At UniServices, we believe academics possess many of the skillsets to be successful entrepreneurs. Find out why here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Host or Publisher UniServices