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
SP 13: Christian Soschner - Why Top Entrepreneurs Don't Have a Plan B - And You Shouldn't Either!
Ever find yourself constantly contemplating a fallback? That nagging thought of a Plan B might just be what's holding you back from true entrepreneurial success. Many top achievers know that to excel truly, you need an all-in mindset.
In this episode, you'll discover the seven core principles from the groundbreaking book "Burn the Boats" that have transformed the journeys of countless entrepreneurs. Dive deep into a mindset shift that could redefine your path to success and understand why having a safety net might be your biggest setback.
The insights are based on the book "Burn the Boats" by Matt Higgins, a battle-hardened entrepreneur with a track record of success.
[Get the book here: https://amzn.to/3PMr4l5]
Your narrator, Christian Soschner, isn't just an avid reader but a seasoned executive coach with over 30 years of experience. As the host of the 'Beginner's Mind Podcast' and with a vast network spanning life sciences, biotech, and deep tech, Christian brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to the table. His mission? To share transformative business wisdom with you.
Don't miss out on these game-changing strategies. Listen to the full episode now and embark on an unyielding path to your entrepreneurial triumph!
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