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.
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- 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.
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Beginner's Mind
#55: Peter Llewellyn-Davies - The Future of Life Science Entrepreneurship and Investment in Europe
In this conversation, I will talk with Peter Llewellyn-Davies, CEO of Apeiron and President of Biotech Austria about the Future of Life Science Entrepreneurship and Investment in Europe.
Topics we discuss in the show:
- The Development of the Life Science Eco-System in Europe
- How Family Offices Support Life Science Companies in Europe
- How to Translate Science into Business
- Does Europe Have a Culture of Success?
- And much more...
Who is the Expert in the show?
Shownotes:
Video to the Episode
Timestamps:
(00:00) Opening
(01:25) How did the Life Science Ecosystem Evolve?
(03:22) The Biontech Success Story
(04:10) How Did The Private and Publice Sector Evolve in Europe Since 2006?
(05:49) What is Biotech Austria’s Mission?
(07:00) How Many Members Does Biotech Austria Have in 2021?
(09:10) Biotech Success Stories From Austria
(11:40) Vienna, Austria, Local Life-Science-Eco-Systems and Biontech’s Success
(13:45) Why is it a Great Decision to Start a Life Science Company in Austria?
(16:26) Where Do Scientists Get Follow On Funding From?
(18:30) How Helpful is the New European Investment Regulation for Foreign Investors?
(21:00) Fundraising Challenges for Life Science Companies
(24:00) Why Life Science Investments Are Attractive
(25:50) How to Get in Touch With Biotech Austria
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