In this blog Emily Stoner FHEA shares 8 key insights from the expert panel ‘Working for a Start-up’ held on 27th February 2025. In it she explores the insights of the panel for any person considering a start-up, whether as their first role or as part of a career move.
Dr. Liz Zijing Li shares her journey from academic research at Cambridge to founding Mimicrete, a startup transforming concrete with self-healing technology. She reflects on sustainability, leadership, and innovation in infrastructure.
Eleanor Atkinson, a Senior Analyst at Costello Medical, shares how her academic skills and experiences helped her to transition into a meaningful career in medical consulting. Read more
As a first-gen university student, Meiyang started her Cambridge law degree with “more questions than answers”. She tells us: “I progressed so much within these three years through failures, challenges and overcoming them. After countless applications, I secured a vacation scheme at DLA Piper. Here’s how I got there — and what I learned on the way.” Read more
In this blog, Emily Stoner FHEA, Careers Consultant, organiser and chair of the panel, reflects on the 5 key take-ways from the ‘Inside Venture Capital’ expert panel, and their recommendations on what helps build a career in VC. Read more