This seminar talk will focus on the topic of switching from academia to industry. The speaker, Dr. Harald Pichler, will speak about career development by telling us his own career story: From biochemistry and food chemistry in academia to the biotech industry.He will put his focus in particular on the importance of personality in the world of business and industry and its influence on professional success.Another focus will be on the importance of finding a meaningful career in order to live a healthy, happy, and successful career.