#138 I Never Wanted This in the First Place with Bob Thompson

Off The Comma · May 14, 2026 · 51m

In this episode, we talk to Bob Thompson. He is someone who does things differently, is not afraid to question, and challenges bullies. Bob lives in the United States.

Bob tells us about sitting on a comma with a major career pivot; not just because he wanted change, but because he never really wanted the first path. At a point of inflection in his career as a chemist, Bob chose to level up his training. But when he found himself in a freshman chemistry class with beginners again, he decided it was time to walk away. What came next was an idea, a vision, some exploration and a plan. Despite…