Spotlight Series: Sophie Roelants, COO, AmphiStar

Published on July 8, 2025

Dr. Sophie Roelants shares her journey from academic research to co-founding biotech startup AmphiStar. She reflects on the challenges of launching a company while pregnant, the pressures of funding science, and the highs of scaling innovation. Sophie also offers candid advice on navigating career insecurities, balancing motherhood with leadership, and why women in tech should trust themselves more.

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