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
MM 16: 🔥 Philipp Baaske: Unlocking the Cure: The Race Against Time in Cancer Research
Every year, 18 million souls are diagnosed with cancer - that's akin to the entire population of the Netherlands. But what if there was a way to release a cancer medication just a month earlier? Imagine the countless lives saved. Dive into this riveting conversation with Philipp Baaske, the visionary behind NanoTemper, as he unveils the power of perseverance, innovation, and the audacious ambition to treat every ailment known to humanity.
1️⃣ The Stark Reality:
Grasp the magnitude of the global cancer crisis and the urgency of finding a cure.
2️⃣ What Awaits Inside:
- Journey with Philipp Baaske from NanoTemper's humble beginnings to its groundbreaking contributions in biotech.
- Discover the transformative tools reshaping drug discovery and their potential in the fight against cancer.
3️⃣ About Philipp Baaske:
Philipp Baaske, co-founder and CEO of NanoTemper, is on a mission to arm scientists with cutting-edge tools, accelerating medical marvels. His story is a beacon of hope, belief, and relentless pursuit of a world where every disease is treatable.
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