Bridging Academia and Entrepreneurship: Practical Lessons for Founders with Dr. Shari Worthington (Live from Startup Week Boston)

In this special episode recorded live at Startup Boston Week, we sit down with Dr. Shari Worthington, Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Suffolk University. Shari brings a unique perspective as both a serial entrepreneur and an academic, sharing insights from her research on founder identities . In our conversation, we explore the different types of entrepreneurs, how she brings practical, real-world examples into a theoretical academic environment, and why embracing serendipity might be the key to success. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the pod with your friends! You can connect with Sean on LinkedIn or

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Bridging Academia and Entrepreneurship: Practical Lessons for Founders with Dr. Shari Worthington (Live from Startup Week Boston) is an episode from Operations with Sean Lane by Sean Lane.

This episode is 47:39 long.

This episode was published on Jan 31, 2025.

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