Dr. Lauren Czaplicki leads Science by Design, a firm that trains citizen scientists and environmental professionals in leveraging fungi to fight seemingly intractable problems. Science by Design also collaborates with community-focused nonprofits to develop and scale fungal innovations at the nexus of climate, pollution, sustainability and conservation. Dr. Czaplicki's talk will share her approach to overcoming burnout, building mission-driven businesses, and persisting in the face of significant challenges.