1. EachPod

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.


📬 Join the newsletter & community: https://lsg2g.substack.com/

Startup Entrepreneurship Technology Business Entrepreneur Health Investing
Update frequency
every 9 days
Average duration
65 minutes
Episodes
205
Years Active
2020 - 2025
Share to:
MM15: Alexander Valtingojer - Unlocking the Metaverse's Potential: The Crypto-Fintech Fusion Entrepreneurs Need to Know!

MM15: Alexander Valtingojer - Unlocking the Metaverse's Potential: The Crypto-Fintech Fusion Entrepreneurs Need to Know!

🔥 The Metaverse is more than just a digital realm; it's a goldmine waiting to be tapped. But how can entrepreneurs and investors navigate this new frontier without getting lost?

1️⃣ The Problem Amplif…

00:10:52  |   Thu 12 Oct 2023
SP 13: Christian Soschner - Why Top Entrepreneurs Don't Have a Plan B - And You Shouldn't Either!

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…

00:05:41  |   Fri 06 Oct 2023
#117: Jon Chee - Disrupt, Ask, Innovate: Inside Jon Chee's Mindset

#117: Jon Chee - Disrupt, Ask, Innovate: Inside Jon Chee's Mindset

🎯 Challenging the Biotech Status Quo with Jon Chee of Excedr!
Dive into a transformative conversation with Jon Chee, the CEO and Co-founder of Excedr, as he shares his journey from the wet labs of UC…

02:03:09  |   Mon 02 Oct 2023
MM 14: Prof. Alexander Wurzer - Why Most Digital Innovators Fail at Patenting Their Tech

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 …

00:07:43  |   Mon 25 Sep 2023
SP 12: Andrew Huberman - 🚨 The Silent Crisis: Why 70% of the U.S. and Europe are Vitamin D Deficient 🚨

SP 12: Andrew Huberman - 🚨 The Silent Crisis: Why 70% of the U.S. and Europe are Vitamin D Deficient 🚨

Are you part of the 70%? 
Vitamin D deficiency is a silent crisis affecting both the U.S. and Europe. The lack of this essential nutrient can lead to severe mental health issues, including depression …

00:08:49  |   Wed 20 Sep 2023
#116: Yair Reem - From Net Zero to Gigatons: The Extantia Capital Blueprint for Climate Tech Investing

#116: Yair Reem - From Net Zero to Gigatons: The Extantia Capital Blueprint for Climate Tech Investing

Did you know that the fight against climate change is shaping up to be the biggest business opportunity since the rise of the internet?

Imagine a multi-trillion-dollar market waiting to be tapped! Ya…

02:03:28  |   Thu 14 Sep 2023
MM 13: Samantha Dale Strasser - Revolutionizing Drug Discovery: The Startup That's Changing the Game

MM 13: Samantha Dale Strasser - Revolutionizing Drug Discovery: The Startup That's Changing the Game

"Are you tired of the long, winding road of drug discovery, full of dead-ends and costly detours? Do you wish there was a more efficient way to navigate the complex landscape of pharmaceutical R&D?

In…

00:07:25  |   Wed 30 Aug 2023
SP 11: Unlocking the Investor's Dilemma: Buffett & Munger's Wisdom from Berkshire Hathaway 2023 Meeting

SP 11: Unlocking the Investor's Dilemma: Buffett & Munger's Wisdom from Berkshire Hathaway 2023 Meeting

In this special episode, we bring you exclusive insights from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, straight from the Berkshire Hathaway 2023 Shareholder Meeting. They tackle the age-old investor's dile…

00:19:25  |   Mon 28 Aug 2023
#115: Daniel Vitt - Pioneering Patient Care: Dr. Daniel Vitt on the Future of Medicine

#115: Daniel Vitt - Pioneering Patient Care: Dr. Daniel Vitt on the Future of Medicine

Is revolutionizing patient care through biotechnology an ambitious dream, or is it the future of medicine? Dr. Daniel Vitt, a leading figure in the biotech world, challenges the status quo and brings…

01:36:31  |   Tue 15 Aug 2023
MM 12: Marco Schmidt - The Future of Drug Discovery: Biotx's Predictive AI Approach

MM 12: Marco Schmidt - The Future of Drug Discovery: Biotx's Predictive AI Approach

Ever wondered how AI is revolutionizing drug discovery?

Dive into this insightful conversation with Marco Schmidt, the brilliant mind behind Biotx.ai.

As the CSO, Marco has been at the forefront of l…

00:06:32  |   Tue 08 Aug 2023
SP 10: Warren Buffett's Wisdom on Emotional Discipline: Highlights from the 2023 Berkshire Hathaway Meeting

SP 10: Warren Buffett's Wisdom on Emotional Discipline: Highlights from the 2023 Berkshire Hathaway Meeting

Ever feel like your emotions are driving your investment decisions? You're not alone. It's a wild ride in the investment world, and it's all too easy to let our emotions take the wheel. But here's a …

00:06:04  |   Sun 06 Aug 2023
MM 11: Kimberley Miner - Climate Change: A NASA Expert's Solutions

MM 11: Kimberley Miner - Climate Change: A NASA Expert's Solutions

Climate change is here, and it's urgent.

In this clip, Dr. Kimberley R. Miner, a Climate Scientist at NASA, unveils her top three actions to combat climate change.

From halting carbon emissions to pr…

00:06:35  |   Mon 31 Jul 2023
MM10: Philipp Baaske - Believe, Invest, and Grow: A Conversation with NanoTemper's CEO

MM10: Philipp Baaske - Believe, Invest, and Grow: A Conversation with NanoTemper's CEO

"Believe in the team, invest the money." This is Philipp Baaske, founder and CEO of NanoTemper Technologies. 

His company, a global biotech powerhouse, is on a mission to create a world where every di…

00:10:18  |   Thu 27 Jul 2023
#114: Doerte Hirschberg: Revolutionizing Climate Tech Investments, Empowering Women, Venture Capital

#114: Doerte Hirschberg: Revolutionizing Climate Tech Investments, Empowering Women, Venture Capital

Is investing in climate tech just a trend, or is it the future of venture capital? Doerte Hirschberg, a leading figure in the VC world, challenges the status quo and brings a fresh perspective to the…

01:30:49  |   Sun 23 Jul 2023
SP 9: From Failure to Success: Lessons from NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang

SP 9: From Failure to Success: Lessons from NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang

Failure is a common theme among entrepreneurs, but it's how you handle it that sets you apart.

In this video, you'll hear from NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, t how he overcame failure and achieved succe…

00:12:40  |   Mon 17 Jul 2023
MM 9: Tobias Silberzahn on Unlocking Mental Well-being: Sleep, Nutrition, Mobility, Fitness, and Purpose

MM 9: Tobias Silberzahn on Unlocking Mental Well-being: Sleep, Nutrition, Mobility, Fitness, and Purpose

Join Tobias Silberzahn, a Partner at McKinsey's Berlin office and a leader in the global Health Tech Network, as he delves into the crucial role of lifestyle habits in maintaining mental health and w…

00:07:01  |   Sun 09 Jul 2023
#113: Kimberley Miner: A Climate Change Journey from Everest to NASA

#113: Kimberley Miner: A Climate Change Journey from Everest to NASA

In a world on the brink of climate catastrophe, one woman stands at the forefront of scientific discovery and action. "We found the highest microplastics in the world on Mount Everest, a sad Guinness…

00:45:44  |   Mon 03 Jul 2023
MM 8: Brian Feroldi's Insight: Why Does the Stock Market Go Up?

MM 8: Brian Feroldi's Insight: Why Does the Stock Market Go Up?

Join us as we dive into a captivating discussion with Brian Feroldi, a financial educator and author, who simplifies the complex world of investing.

In this episode, Brian shares his insights on why t…

00:05:14  |   Thu 29 Jun 2023
MM7: Behind PayPal's Triumph: Jimmy Soni on Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and the Paypal Mafia

MM7: Behind PayPal's Triumph: Jimmy Soni on Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and the Paypal Mafia

Dive into the untold stories of PayPal's meteoric rise!

This video takes you back to the 90s, a time when the internet was just beginning to transform business. It was a challenging era, with limited …

00:04:45  |   Sun 25 Jun 2023
MM 6: Sebastian Mallaby: The Art of Storytelling in Venture Capital

MM 6: Sebastian Mallaby: The Art of Storytelling in Venture Capital


Welcome back to another episode of Memorable Moments. Today's spotlight is on the conversation with Sebastian Mallaby, acclaimed author of 'The Power Law'.

Venture capital, often a labyrinth of jargon…

00:06:17  |   Sun 18 Jun 2023
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are the property of Christian Soschner. This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by eachpod.com.