What determines success in science and technology today? Dr Abhilash Mishra discusses how opportunity, mentorship, AI, and entrepreneurship shape scientific and technology careers.
Talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t. In this episode of Immunity by Design, Prof. Hashem Koohy speaks with Dr Abhilash Mishra, physicist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Equitech Futures, about creating a more equitable future for science. They explore why talented people are overlooked, the limitations of prestigious credentials, the power of mentorship, entrepreneurship, and resilience, and how AI can either widen inequalities or democratise opportunity. A thought-provoking conversation for students, researchers, educators, entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about the future of science, innovation, and inclusive access to opportunity.
Topics discussed include:
• AI in science
• Mentorship
• Scientific careers
• Entrepreneurship
• Equity in STEM
• Talent and opportunity
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Higher education
• Career development
Whether you are a student and/or early-career research, or a more well established scientist or academics, or and entrepreneur, or interested in education and mentoring or an AI and technology enthusiastic, then this is for you.
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