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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
MM 14: Prof. Alexander Wurzer - Why Most Digital Innovators Fail at Patenting Their Tech
The digital age has brought forth a plethora of opportunities, but with it comes a maze of complexities, especially when it comes to patenting digital innovations. Many tech-savvy entrepreneurs find themselves lost, patenting solutions that are either meaningless or purely artificial. But what if the problem isn't with the technology, but with the approach?
🔹 Discover the Misconceptions: Understand why starting with technology can lead you astray and how a customer-centric approach is the key.
🔹 The AI Paradox: Dive into the intricacies of patenting AI and why mentioning the tech might not always be the best strategy.
🔹 Real-world Examples: Learn from a groundbreaking patent involving salmon and lasers, illustrating the essence of unique patenting.
Meet Prof. Alexander Wurzer, a luminary in IP management and a professor at CEIPI, University of Strasbourg. With a rich tapestry of over 200 publications and a revolutionary method in IP design, he unravels the enigma of intellectual property in the digital realm.
📢 If this resonates with you or sparks your curiosity, hit that subscribe button and dive deeper into the world of digital patenting with us. Your support amplifies our mission to bring more insights like these to the forefront.
This episode was recorded in December 2020.
Full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/779930/6934757
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