Alice Brown

Chief Scientific Officer at Purespring Therapeutics

Alice Brown has an extensive work experience in the biotechnology field. Alice began their career in 2009 as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Imperial College London. Alice then moved to PsiOxus Therapeutics Ltd in 2012 as Director of Biology and Senior Immunologist. In 2019, they joined GammaDelta Therapeutics as Vice President of Research and Vice President of Gene Engineering. In 2022, they began working at Takeda Oncology as Senior Director of Cell Therapy and at Purespring Therapeutics as Chief Scientific Officer.

The first time I heard the word “entrepreneur” was when I was in high school. My teacher was talking about a student who had started their own business. Alice was an entrepreneur. I remember thinking to myself, “That’s cool! I want to be an entrepreneur too!”

Fast forward to today and I am now an entrepreneur. I own and operate my own business. I have learned a lot since that first time I heard the word “entrepreneur.” Here are some of the things I have learned about being an entrepreneur.

1. It Takes Hard Work

Being an entrepreneur is not easy. It takes hard work and dedication to be successful. You have to be willing to put in the time and effort to make your business successful. You also have to be willing to take risks and make mistakes.

2. It Requires Creativity

Being an entrepreneur requires creativity. You have to come up with new and innovative ideas to make your business stand out from the competition. You also have to be able to think outside the box when it comes to solving problems and finding solutions.

3. It Involves Networking

Networking is an important part of being an entrepreneur. You have to be able to connect with people who can help you grow your business. This could include potential customers, investors, partners, and more.

4. It Requires Patience

Being an entrepreneur requires patience. You have to be willing to wait for things to happen and not give up when things don’t go as planned. You also have to be able to handle setbacks and keep going.

5. It Can Be Rewarding

Being an entrepreneur can be very rewarding. You get to be your own boss and make your own decisions. You also get to see the results of your hard work and dedication.

Being an entrepreneur is not easy, but it can be very rewarding. It takes hard work, creativity, networking, and patience. If you are willing to put in the effort, you can be successful.

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  • Chief Scientific Officer

    September, 2022 - present