In this episode, Aggie Branczyk interviews Juan Ignacio Cayuso, a former cosmology PhD student from the Perimeter Institute (Waterloo, Canada) who is now thriving as a data scientist in e-commerce. Juan touches on the importance of communication, the pressures of quick decision-making, and how he managed the transition. With insights on networking, recognizing one's skills, and seeking mentorship, this episode is a guiding light for anyone contemplating a similar journey.  Hear about his academic experiences, his transition to the corporate world, and rediscovering hope while forging a fulfilling career beyond traditional academic paths. Aggie Branczyk on LinkedIn Juan Ignacio Cayuso on LinkedIn Podcast video on YouTube  Opening music by Alexey Ivanov from Pixabay. --- Aggie works at IBM as a Senior Research Scientist on the Quantum Computational Science team, and the opinions shared in this podcast are her own and are not in any way endorsed by IBM.