Are you a scientist planning a career in industry?
We teach scientists how to leave academia and build exciting careers in the private sector.
It’s a Game, Not a Formula
Now available in audiobook!
What we do:
SPEAKING AND EDUCATION
We offer a wide range of seminars and workshops on product and career development
TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
We help your team turn technology into scalable commercial products.
MENTORING
We work closely with executives, entrepreneurs, and business development professionals.
Why TurningScience?
Bringing new technology to market is one of the most exciting and rewarding things scientists can do. But product development is very different than lab research, and a very different set of rules applies. Many times, the researchers who excel at discovering new technologies are not so experienced at turning that technology into a scalable, viable, and profitable product.
We help scientists commercialize their ideas, or as I call it 'turn science into things people need.' With more than 20 years of experience commercializing a variety of technologies in companies ranging from 20 people to more than 30,000 people, I bring a deep knowledge of what it takes to make a new product successful.
We work with:
Startups and Entrepreneurs | Established Technology Companies | Universities and Graduate Schools
Hear From our Clients:
"Architecting your own career can be overwhelming, especially for those of us used to having all the answers. David leverages a long and successful career in various industrial roles and understands the patterns of thinking that the academically trained fall into. He addresses them thoughtfully by crafting solutions and guidance from the world of business, sales, and emotional intelligence. This leaves you with the confidence to know you are heading in the right direction."
-Tanya Ramond, CTO at York Space Systems
“Meeting with David, I was able to identify areas in my approach that were hindering me from presenting myself and my skill set as a valuable asset to the workforce. I quickly realized that the mindset of academia and the mindset of industry are based on different principles, and David helped me to identify where my strengths were, and how to best communicate and present these values to potential employers”
-Justin Dokter, Design Engineer at Vergent Products