From Salmon Farms to Biotech Startups in the Arctic – Meet Kåre Johan Teigen | Wai Genetics

Welcome back to Biology Career Insights – the podcast where we uncover the fascinating career paths of professionals shaping the future of life sciences.In this episode, we travel north to Tromsø, Norway, to meet Kåre Johan Teigen, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Wai Genetics. Kåre’s career is anything but conventional — a unique blend of aquaculture, animation, marketing, and microbiology. From hands-on experience in salmon farming at industry giants like SalMar and Norway Royal Salmon, to pursuing his passion for visual storytelling as an independent artist, Kåre has bridged science and creativity in extraordinary ways.🎧 In our conversation, we dive into:His interdisciplinary journey across biology and communicationThe challenges and rewards of launching a biotech startup in the ArcticHow student entrepreneurship and public engagement shaped his pathHis role on the board of Europabevægelsen, advocating for European collaborationWhether you're a budding scientist, entrepreneur, or just curious about unconventional career routes in life sciences, this episode offers inspiration and insights straight from the top of the world.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoyed this episode!🔗 Learn more: https://bcipodcast.eu📢 Follow us on LinkedIn @bcipodcast#BCIpodcast #LifeSciences #BiotechCareers #Aquaculture #WaiGenetics #ScienceCommunication #Entrepreneurship #BiologyCareerInsights #Tromsø #SalmonFarming #Microbiology #InnovationInBiotech

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