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
#32: Tax & Funding Update 2021 - Tech in Austria – Ask the Tax Experts of KPMG Austria
A new year brings new tax rules.
Astrid Woollard and Christian Soschner asked the Tax Experts of KPMG Austria to give an update on the newest regulations in Austria.
We also had a chance to talk about tax advisors and auditors' roles in the start-up economy.
Listen to this episode to learn what's new and when to consult advisors.
If you have questions after listening to the episode, reach out to Michael and Oliver.
For the videophile:
The Video to the Podcast
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
Research Premium and its role in Fundraising
Government and institution measures in response to COVID-19
COVID-19 Tax Info (in German)
Folge #099: Tax Hacks & Fun Stuff aus der Start-up-Beratungspraxis (in German)
Speaker:
Astrid Woollard
Christian Soschner
Michael Klewan
Oliver Mavher
Organizations:
CS Life Science Invest
KPMG Austria
Scytale Ventures
Show Notes:
00:11:27 Home Office and Taxation
00:14:34 Funding and SMEs
00:17:44 Solvency and Zombie Companies
00:20:54 Cryptocurrency
00:24:41 The Role of Tax Consultants and Auditors in Start-Up Companies
00:31:58 AI in Bookkeeping
00:36:00 Secrets of Auditing in the Start-Up World
00:44:12 Wirecard and Auditing
00:54:40 Tax Deadlines and Tax Breaks in 2021
01:04:14 Research Premium and SAAS
01:26:17 Critical Deadlines in 2021
01:29:00 Tax Loss Carry Backwards
01:34:00 New VC Fund for Start-Ups in Austria
01:38:00 Invitation to Reach Out to Michael and Oliver.
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