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Beginner's Mind
Discover the Secrets of Deep Tech Success with Christian Soschner
Discover the strategies and mindsets that transform cutting-edge deep tech ideas into thriving businesses. Christian Soschner delves into the world of deep tech, exploring how entrepreneurs and investors build value and navigate the unique challenges of breakthrough industries.
Each episode features candid conversations with top investors, industry disruptors, and insightful book reviews – dissecting the strategies behind success, observed through my lens, shaped by 35+ years of building organizations and insights from ultrarunning, chess, and martial arts.
Expect:
- Investor Insights: Learn from experts who fund innovation, identifying opportunities and mitigating risk.
- Entrepreneurial Journeys: Go behind-the-scenes with founders turning deep tech concepts into impactful companies.
- Relevant Book Reviews: Discover actionable wisdom from biographies, strategy guides, and thought-provoking reads.
- Focus on Impact: Understand the business models, investment strategies, and market trends that fuel deep tech's potential for real-world impact.
Whether you're building the next big thing, investing in it, or keen on understanding this transformative space, this podcast is your guide to success in the world of deep tech.
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Episodes
193 episodes
EP 153 - Christopher Uhde: The Biotech IPO Boom is Over. Now What?
In 2021, biotech IPOs were soaring. Valuations hit record highs. Investors were throwing money at anything that moved.Then… the market crashed. Funding dried up. Growth stalled. Biotech founders and investors were left scrambling....
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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2:02:20
EP 152 - Alex Dang: Billion-Dollar Bets: Why VC’s Best Decisions Go Against the Crowd
🚀 Most investors chase consensus. The best ones? They bet against it.If everyone agrees on an investment, it’s probably not bold enough. That’s why the greatest venture capitalists don’t just follow trends—they seek out the hidden...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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2:06:51
#151: Mastering Uncertainty – 7 Venture Secrets to Thriving in Chaos
What if your greatest asset in business was how you think under pressure?In this episode, I dive into The Venture Mindset by ...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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46:53
Dan Bowyer: Rethinking Venture Capital with Superseed VC (SPARK 20 – 125)
What does it take to redefine venture capital while empowering founders to disrupt industries and drive meaningful change? Meet Dan Bowyer, a bold investor from Superseed VC ...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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EP 150: 2024 in Review: 9 Bold Steps Toward a Brighter 2025
What makes a year unforgettable? Is it the challenges conquered, the bold ideas pursued, or the connections that shaped us?As 2024 comes to a close, this special episode celebrates the lessons, breakthroughs, and visionary insights that ...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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1:24:26
EP 149: Marina Schmidt - How Do We Feed 10 Billion People Without Destroying the Planet?
Our global food systems are at a breaking point. Climate change, geopolitical tensions, and industrial farming are pushing us closer to food insecurity every day. Can we find a way to feed 10 billion people while safeguarding the planet?...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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2:04:31
Doerte Hirschberg: Investing in Climate Solutions and Transforming Industries (SPARK20 - 114)
What does it take to tackle the world's biggest challenge—climate change—while driving profit and innovation? Meet Doerte Hirschberg, a visionary investor reshaping industries ...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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22:11
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#148: Think Long-Term, Thrive Always: 7 Lessons From Investing Titans
What if your greatest advantage in business was how you think about the future?In this episode, I explore Richer, Wiser, Happier by William Green, unpacking seven actionable lessons inspired by legendary investors like Warren Bu...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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41:09
SPARK 20 - 109: Philipp Baaske, CEO of Nanotemper
What does it take to lead a global biotech company tackling diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s—and still treat every team member, from executives to production staff, as equals?In this 20-minute highlight episode, we meet
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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20:28
EP 147: DC Palter - Why Startups Face the 'Pit of Hell': The Truth About Securing Funding
Startups promise innovation, but why do so many fail to secure the funding they need?Investors demand results before committing, yet startups require resources to build. This paradox leaves founders stuck in what angel investor DC Palter...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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2:30:22
EP 146: Bio Europe - Will Europe’s Biotech Future Survive? Inside the Funding and Talent Exodus
Europe’s biotech sector is facing a crisis: despite its scientific achievements, it struggles with funding gaps and an exodus of top talent to the US. As biotech innovations drive global healthcare, Europe risks losing its edge—and the potentia...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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50:21
EP 145: Shlomo Noy - Why Healthcare Innovation Fails Without the Right Strategy
Healthcare investment is booming, but why do so few initiatives actually deliver lasting impact? While funding flows into biotech and life sciences, many leaders overlook the complex strategies needed to bridge research and real-world applicati...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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2:18:41
#144: 9 Life-Changing Principles from Charlie Munger: Smarter Investing and Decision-Making
What if you could rewire your thinking to solve life’s toughest problems? In this episode, we dive into Charlie Munger's timeless insights from Poor Charlie's Almanack, revealing 9 core principles for smarter investing, better decision...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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1:35:40
EP 143: Jordi Ferrer Rendé - Is Healthcare Destroying the Planet? The Shocking Truth About CO2 Emissions
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare, but what if the real danger lies in the industry's carbon footprint?Despite healthcare’s purpose of saving lives, the industry contributes up to 10% of CO2 emissions in developed cou...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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2:05:26
EP 142: Angeli Moeller - Why AI Isn’t Transforming Healthcare Like It Should
Artificial intelligence is heralded as the future of healthcare, but why do so many innovations fail to make a tangible impact? Despite the hype, countless companies are missing critical opportunities to leverage AI effectively. What’s ...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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2:10:31
EP 141: Alessandro Morra - How AI-Powered Robotics Will Transform Security—Are You Prepared for the Future?
Many companies today face increasing security challenges, yet few are leveraging the power of AI and robotics to protect their most critical assets. But what if these groundbreaking technologies could not only reduce costs but also provide a mo...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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1:50:46
#140: Customer Obsession Isn’t Enough—What Jeff Bezos Knows That Most Leaders Miss
What’s the secret to building a trillion-dollar company from scratch? In this episode, we uncover Jeff Bezos' game-changing strategies from Invent and Wander, revealing how Amazon became a global powerhouse....
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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1:29:50
EP 139 - Marc Penkala - Why European Startups Must Think Bigger: Lessons from a Top VC on Turning Failure into Fortune
Many European startups are trapped in a mindset that limits their potential, aiming for millions when they should be thinking in billions. But what if this conservative approach is holding them back from global success? In this episode, Marc Pe...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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#138: The PayPal Blueprint: How Vision Without a Business Model Nearly Sunk a Tech Giant
Ever wondered what it takes to build a tech giant from the ground up? Is it just about having a great idea, or is there a secret formula for success? In this episode, we dive into Jimmy Soni's The Founders, uncovering the key principle...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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1:16:27
EP 137: Hampus Jakobsson - The Secret to Venture Success: Investing in People, Not Just Ideas
Did you know the secret to venture success isn't just in groundbreaking ideas? It's in the people behind them. Learn how empathy and grit fuel extraordinary success in this insightful episode. Many investors fail by only chasing ideas.
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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2:12:16
EP 136: Focus and Determination: Lessons from Dan Brisse's Sports and Business Career
Discover how Dan Brisse, a former X Games gold medalist, transformed his passion for snowboarding into a thriving real estate empire. In this episode of [Podcast Name], we delve deep into Dan's journey, exploring the resilience, focus, and dete...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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1:58:52
#135: Empowering Innovators: 10 Lessons from The Innovators by Walter Isaacson
Ever wondered how the digital revolution came to be? Was it the work of lone geniuses, or was there something more at play? In this episode, we delve into Walter Isaacson's "The Innovators," uncovering the collaborative efforts and key principl...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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1:18:56
EP 134 - The Secret Sauce of California’s Biotech Success Revealed by Joe Panetta
🚀 Discover the Secret Sauce Behind California’s Biotech Success with Joe Panetta Unlock the keys to California’s biotech boom as we delve into the insights of Joe Panetta, President and CEO of Biocom California. In this episode, we ...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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1:03:26
MM 22: Solving Big Problems: Luis Pareras on Smart Investments
Are you ready to discover the secret behind successful investments? Join us as we delve into the mind of Luis Pareras, a venture capital expert, as he reveals the critical investment principle many founders overlook.🚀 What if the key to ...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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EP 133: Suzanne Heywood - From Shipwreck to Boardroom: How Education Transformed a Life of Adversity into Extraordinary Success
Imagine spending a decade of your childhood adrift at sea, facing shipwreck and isolation. Could you turn that adversity into a springboard for a remarkable career?Suzanne Heywood<...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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