It's a Game, Not a Formula
How to Succeed as a Scientist Working in the Private Sector
If you want to be successful, you need to understand the game
You've spent years mastering the scientific method, but what if succeeding in industry isn't about following a formula?
In It's a Game, Not a Formula, scientist and industry veteran David Giltner offers an honest, eye-opening guide for scientists transitioning from academia to the private sector.
Drawing from his own 25-year career and countless conversations with fellow scientists, Dr. Giltner shows that thriving in industry isn't about being the smartest person in the room.
It's about learning the rules of a different game.
Can you be successful in the private sector?
This book isn't a checklist or a how-to guide, it's a catalyst for a transformative mindset shift.
In this concise, conversational book, you'll learn:
- Why working in industry feels so different—and how to adapt without losing your scientific identity.
- The five critical habits of successful industry scientists.
- What hiring managers and corporate teams really value (hint: it's not your publication count).
- How to deal with ambiguity, decision-making under pressure, and the need for speed in a business setting.
- Why many scientists struggle in industry—and how to avoid those traps.
