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Beginner's Mind
Blueprints for Builders and Investors
Hosted by Christian Soschner
From pre-seed to post-IPO, every company—especially in deep tech, biotech, AI, and climate tech—lives or dies by the frameworks it follows.
On Beginner’s Mind, Christian Soschner uncovers the leadership principles behind the world’s most impactful companies—through deep-dive interviews, strategic book reviews, and patterns drawn from history’s greatest business, military, and political minds.
With over 200 interviews, panels, and livestreams, the show ranks in the Top 10% globally—and is recognized as the #1 deep tech podcast.
With 35+ years across M&A, company building, board roles, business schools, ultrarunning, and martial arts, Christian brings a rare lens:
What it really takes to turn breakthrough science into business—how to grow it, lead it, and shape the world around it.
🎙 Expect each episode to deliver:
- Founder & Investor Blueprints: How breakthrough technologies scale from lab to IPO
- Historical & Biographical Frameworks: Timeless playbooks from the world's great builders
- Leadership & Communication Mastery: Tools to inspire, persuade, and lead at scale
Whether you're building the next biotech success, investing in AI, or leading a climate tech company through hypergrowth—this podcast gives you the edge.
Listen in. Apply what matters. Build companies that last.
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Beginner's Mind
SP 6: Saving the World from Extinction: A Review of Andy Weir's 'Project Hail Mary
In this video, I review the science fiction novel "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir. As a fan of the genre, I was excited to dive into this action-packed and thought-provoking book that takes a critical look at some of the global issues we face today.
I discuss the strengths and shortcomings of the book, as well as its potential pleasures and delights for science fiction enthusiasts. Join me as I explore the captivating story of Ryland Grace, a science teacher who wakes up alone in a spacecraft and must use his knowledge and skills to save the earth from an alien threat.
Don't forget to leave a comment with your thoughts on the book and whether you would recommend it to others.
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