Mentee Alumni

BDC SPIN has successfully supported 32 PhD Candidates through at least one year of industry networking and mentorship.

Here is what some of our mentees have to say about their experiences with BDC SPIN:

“Joining BDC SPIN was a great way to get an introduction to transitioning into industry. My mentor helped me better understand the process of applying to jobs and how best to present myself for the types of positions I was looking for. The events held by BDC SPIN also provided a supportive environment for learning about what types of jobs are out there and people’s experiences in these different career paths. Thanks to the team for their work in coordinating these opportunities!”
Nicole Wong (BDC SPIN 2018-2019 Alum)
Scientist, Ginkgo Bioworks

“As I approached the end of my Ph.D. and explored possible career paths, I realized how little I knew about applying to industry jobs. How do I format my resume? How do I know what a company is looking for? What’s an informational interview? My BDC SPIN mentors not only answered all of these questions, but also provided the training and resources necessary for me to best position myself for job applications. I’m very happy to have had access to their expertise, and feel that I’ve come out of BDC SPIN much more knowledgeable about finding a role in industry.”
Alan Pacheco (BDC SPIN 2018-2019 Alum)
Post-Doc, ETH Zurich

“My experience with BDC SPIN played a pivotal role in my career development during my time at BU. It enabled me to explore nontraditional career opportunities post-PhD alongside a community of like-minded individuals and fantastic mentors. Without this exploration, I would not have been able to realize my immediate goal of working in a technical position at an early-stage startup post-PhD. Ultimately, the skills developed in the program were crucial in attaining this. I highly recommend BDC SPIN to all BDC PhD students, whether or not their ultimate goal is in industry.”

David McIntyre (BDC SPIN 2019 – 2022 Alum)

Scientist, Pearl Bio