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#15 Affar Karimullah: How to build a company in the margins of academic life

#15 Affar Karimullah: How to build a company in the margins of academic life

Update: 2025-12-04
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In this episode, Affar Karimullah, co-founder and CTO of Pinpoint Medical, shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, focusing on the commercialisation of biosensors for prostate cancer diagnosis. He discusses the challenges of balancing academic responsibilities with entrepreneurial ambitions, navigating university politics, and the importance of building a strong team. Affar emphasises the need for collaboration and finding the right technology to meet market needs, while also reflecting on the future aspirations for his company and the impact of their innovations on healthcare.


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#15 Affar Karimullah: How to build a company in the margins of academic life

#15 Affar Karimullah: How to build a company in the margins of academic life

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