
Beginner's Mind
Blueprints for Builders and Investors
Hosted by Christian Soschner
From pre-seed to post-IPO, every company lives or dies by the frameworks it follows.
On Beginner’s Mind, Christian Soschner uncovers the operating principles behind the world’s most successful companies—through deep-dive interviews, strategic book reviews, and patterns drawn from history’s greatest business, military, and political leaders.
With 35+ years across M&A, company building, board roles, business schools, ultrarunning, and martial arts, Christian brings a rare lens:
What frameworks actually work at each stage of scale—especially in complex deep tech sectors like biotech and AI—and how to implement them to build durable, high-value companies.
🎙 Expect each episode to deliver:
- Founder & Investor Blueprints: Real-world lessons from biotech, deep tech, and beyond—from Series A to IPO
- Historical & Biographical Frameworks: Actionable insights from the playbooks of giants
- Operating Clarity: No fluff—just what moves the needle
Whether you're leading a company, scaling one, or investing in the next great one—this podcast gives you the strategic 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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