Entrepreneurship in nutrition technology – skills you need to thrive in a digital world
The world is at a critical inflection point where significant advances in science and technology are leading to an increased demand for nutrition information and services; a rapid rise in Artificial intelligence as well as an increase in adoption of digital health technologies. These advances have significant implications for nutrition experts who can leverage their knowledge to unlock new opportunities in industry, but this will mean acquiring new skills including entrepreneurism.
What will I gain from this webinar?
- Understand why upskilling in nutrition can open new opportunities in the tech industry
- Understand where you can add value using your current skillset
- Learn which skills are needed to carve out a career in a new industry
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Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 1 Lesson
- Lifetime
- Entrepreneurship in nutrition technology1
Instructor
Dr Mariëtte Abrahams is the CEO and Founder of Qina, the first platform and specialised consultancy that helps companies explore, connect and innovate in Personalised nutrition.
Qina provides market intelligence, research and innovation services by combining intelligence tools and domain expertise via a global network handpicked consultants. Mariette started her career in the NHS and moved into working in industry as a scientific and medical affairs dietitian, and then freelance consultant. She set up Qina in 2019 and has since become a frequent international keynote speaker, guest lecturer and industry thought leader on the topic of technology in nutrition and health. She has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals, and serves as an external advisory board member of the Personalised Nutrition Initiative at the University of Illinois (Chicago). Mariette holds a BSc Nutrition & Dietetics, an MBA and a PhD. Her thesis entitled “Determinants of the Application of personalised nutrition and associated technologies in dietetics practice – A mixed-methods study of key stakeholders in personalised nutrition“ won the Dean’s award for most innovative thesis.
