Master the Art of the Coffee Chat

A free, 10-module crash course for students, PhDs, and postdocs who want to network into biotech and pharma with more confidence.

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Translate academic skills into industry value

Build a 30-second elevator pitch that actually hooks

Learn the 80/20 rule of effective listening

Know what to ask so coffee chats lead somewhere

Course Curriculum

Read the modules in order, then create an account when you want to draft pitches, save work, and unlock the paid toolkit.

Module 1
What Is a Coffee Chat?
Learn what coffee chats really are, why they matter for your career, and why networking isn't what you think it is.
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Module 2
Finding Your Path in Biotech & Pharma
Figure out what excites you, learn how to research companies and roles, and understand where coffee chats fit into your exploration.
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Module 3
The 80/20 Listening Rule
Master the single most important skill in any coffee chat: listening more than you talk.
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Module 4
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Learn the top pitfalls that derail coffee chats — and exactly how to sidestep each one.
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Module 5
How to Find People to Chat With
Discover the best channels for finding coffee chat partners — from LinkedIn to alumni networks to conferences.
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Module 6
Crafting the Perfect Outreach
Learn how to write authentic outreach messages that actually get responses — and get past the fear of hitting send.
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Module 7
Your Elevator Pitch Basics
Learn how to introduce yourself in a way that feels natural, shows you've done your homework, and hands the conversation back to them.
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Module 8
Mastering the Conversation
Learn how to navigate the flow of a coffee chat — pacing, pivoting, reading the room, and handling awkward moments.
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Module 9
The Art of the Follow-Up
Learn how to turn a single coffee chat into a lasting professional relationship through strategic follow-up.
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Module 10
From Coffee Chats to Career Opportunities
Learn how putting in the reps transforms coffee chats from scary to natural — and how that comfort is what actually opens doors.
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