The Bioinventors Podcast

Data is not enough for science. We need to learn to tell stories - CEO of Linux Group Hamid Ghanadan

Paeto Wangweera Season 1 Episode 33

Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.

0:00 | 25:18

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of BioInventors, we talk with Hamid Ghanadan about why great science alone isn’t enough—and how communication and storytelling shape success in science.

Why data doesn’t actually change people’s minds
The role of psychology in scientific decision-making
How storytelling makes science more impactful
The difference between skepticism vs. curiosity (and why it matters)
Simple ways to engage your audience (even at poster sessions)
Why many scientists struggle with communication and how to fix it

Great scientists aren’t just smart—they’re great storytellers
Communication is what turns discovery → impact
You don’t persuade people with facts—you guide them into curiosity
Asking the right question can be more powerful than explaining everything


Who This Is For:
Students in science or engineering
Aspiring biotech founders
Researchers presenting their work
Anyone who wants to communicate ideas more effectively


“It doesn’t matter how groundbreaking your discovery is, if no one understands or accepts it, your job as a scientist isn’t finished.”

Support the show