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Beginner's Mind - Podcast

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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Startup Entrepreneurship Technology Business Entrepreneur Health Investing
Update frequency
every 9 days
Average duration
65 minutes
Episodes
205
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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SPARK 20 - 109: Philipp Baaske, CEO of Nanotemper

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 hi…

00:20:28  |   Sun 24 Nov 2024
EP 147: DC Palter - Why Startups Face the 'Pit of Hell': The Truth About Securing Funding

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 …

02:31:20  |   Sun 17 Nov 2024
EP 146: Bio Europe - Will Europe’s Biotech Future Survive? Inside the Funding and Talent Exodus

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, …

00:51:19  |   Sun 10 Nov 2024
EP 145: Shlomo Noy - Why Healthcare Innovation Fails Without the Right Strategy

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 neede…

02:19:39  |   Sun 03 Nov 2024
#144: 9 Life-Changing Principles from Charlie Munger: Smarter Investing and Decision-Making

#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 fo…

01:36:38  |   Mon 21 Oct 2024
EP 143: Jordi Ferrer Rendé - Is Healthcare Destroying the Planet? The Shocking Truth About CO2 Emissions

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…

02:06:24  |   Fri 04 Oct 2024
EP 142: Angeli Moeller - Why AI Isn’t Transforming Healthcare Like It Should

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 opportunitie…

02:11:29  |   Tue 24 Sep 2024
EP 141: Alessandro Morra - How AI-Powered Robotics Will Transform Security—Are You Prepared for the Future?

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 coul…

01:51:44  |   Sun 15 Sep 2024
#140: Customer Obsession Isn’t Enough—What Jeff Bezos Knows That Most Leaders Miss

#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 pow…

01:30:48  |   Sun 08 Sep 2024
EP 139 - Marc Penkala - Why European Startups Must Think Bigger: Lessons from a Top VC on Turning Failure into Fortune

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 …

02:00:05  |   Sat 24 Aug 2024
#138: The PayPal Blueprint: How Vision Without a Business Model Nearly Sunk a Tech Giant

#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 Fo…

01:17:25  |   Thu 15 Aug 2024
EP 137: Hampus Jakobsson - The Secret to Venture Success: Investing in People, Not Just Ideas

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 i…

02:13:14  |   Sun 28 Jul 2024
EP 136: Focus and Determination: Lessons from Dan Brisse's Sports and Business Career

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 journ…

01:59:50  |   Sun 14 Jul 2024
#135: Empowering Innovators: 10 Lessons from The Innovators by Walter Isaacson

#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," uncoveri…

01:19:54  |   Thu 04 Jul 2024
EP 134 - The Secret Sauce of California’s Biotech Success Revealed by Joe Panetta

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…

01:04:24  |   Sat 22 Jun 2024
MM 22: Solving Big Problems: Luis Pareras on Smart Investments

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 f…

00:06:55  |   Sun 16 Jun 2024
EP 133: Suzanne Heywood - From Shipwreck to Boardroom: How Education Transformed a Life of Adversity into Extraordinary Success

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, COO of Exor and au…

01:54:11  |   Fri 14 Jun 2024
#132: Mastering Risk and Failure: Jeff Bezos' Blueprint for Success (Biography Review)

#132: Mastering Risk and Failure: Jeff Bezos' Blueprint for Success (Biography Review)

Ever wondered how Jeff Bezos transformed a humble online bookstore into the global powerhouse that is Amazon? This biography summary by Influential Individuals uncovers the core principles that prope…

01:02:12  |   Fri 07 Jun 2024
EP 131: 🚀 Fast Forward Thinking: Luis Pareras on Future and Science-Driven Innovation

EP 131: 🚀 Fast Forward Thinking: Luis Pareras on Future and Science-Driven Innovation

Unlock the secrets of future-proof investing and transformative innovation in this compelling episode. Join us as we delve into the mind of Luis Pareras, Managing Partner at Invivo Partners, a ventur…

02:18:23  |   Fri 31 May 2024
Ep 130: Is Venture Debt the Missing Piece in Your Startup's Funding Puzzle? (EIB's Expert Reveals All)

Ep 130: Is Venture Debt the Missing Piece in Your Startup's Funding Puzzle? (EIB's Expert Reveals All)

What if there was a funding source that could supercharge your startup's growth without diluting your equity? It's not a pipe dream. It's venture debt – a powerful tool that many founders and investo…

00:34:04  |   Tue 21 May 2024
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