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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Beginner's Mind
#118: Ash Ravikumar - Beyond the Collider: CERN's Blueprint for Startup Breakthroughs
🎯 Empowering Entrepreneurs with Ash Ravikumar!
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Ash Ravikumar as he delves deep into the world of tech transfer, the essence of entrepreneurship, and the pivotal role of academics in innovation.
🚀 Main Points:
1️⃣ Optimizing Entrepreneurial Time: Ash's unique approach to maximizing time and processes to uplift entrepreneurs and startups.
2️⃣ The Heart of Tech Transfer: The indispensable role of academics and the trust dynamics in the tech transfer landscape.
3️⃣ Global Technological Race: Ash's insights on Europe's fragmented approach and the need for a unified front to rival tech giants like the USA and China.
👤 About Ash Ravikumar:
A visionary with a keen sense of innovation, Ash Ravikumar has been at the forefront of tech transfer, emphasizing the importance of academics and trust. With a passion for optimizing processes, he champions the cause of entrepreneurs, ensuring they have the tools and support to succeed.
💡 LINKS TO MORE CONTENT
Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiansoschner/
Speaker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashravikumar/
🗣️ Top Quotes from Ash Ravikumar:
(00:03:15) "Life is beautiful; if our only complaint is about the weather, then life is truly good."
(00:57:26) "Success is not by chance; it's designed."
(01:12:16) "You won't compete with a large, unified country moving at a fast pace."
(01:55:59) "You're good at what you do. Seek experts outside of your realm; you don't have to understand everything."
(02:01:13) "Our only hope for addressing challenges, from climate change to poverty, lies in science."
⏰ Timestamps:
(00:03:15) Life's Beauty: Embracing Challenges and Weather
(00:09:56) The Serendipity of Tech Transfer and Global Impact
(00:14:23) Optimizing Time for Entrepreneurial Success
(00:20:50) Navigating IP Challenges in Startups
(00:25:38) Standardizing Agreements for Efficiency
(00:33:42) Building Trust and Serving Academics
(00:36:25) Academics' Service Level and Politics
(00:37:47) The Ugly Side of Equity in Startups
(00:48:32) European University Access vs. U.S. Student Debt
(00:54:15) The Power of Alumni Networks and Global Impact
(01:00:20) Leveraging Technology in Large Companies vs. Startups
(01:08:22) The Ecosystem: Europe's Technological Landscape vs. the US
(01:10:53) "Europe needs to beat the USA and China in technological advances."
(01:12:02) The Dilemma of Localized Photonics Centers
(01:18:13) The Global Mindset: From Europe to the U.S. and Beyond
(01:24:02) Patent System's Evolution: From Mechanics to Modernity
(01:31:10) AI in Business Planning: Efficiency vs. Insight
(01:35:29) Optimizing Superconducting Material Combinations
(01:40:44) Embracing AI: Beyond Fear and Biases
(01:45:39) Technological Biases: Unintended Consequences of Regulation
(01:54:08) The Dynamics of Billion-Dollar Valuations in Energy Sector
(01:57:05) Embracing Humility: Knowing When to Seek Help
(02:01:57) Science as Art: Celebrating Unsung Scientific Heroes
📣 Seeking tools to manage the entrepreneurial chaos? Dive into the world of innovation with Ash Ravikumar and discover how to optimize your processes for success.
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