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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. Join the community and shape the conversation: https://lsg2g.substack.com/
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#155: Ray Dalio’s Playbook — 7 Principles for Building Scalable, Resilient Companies
What if your business ran like a well-designed machine—one that could evolve, self-correct, and outperform your competition over decades? In this episode, I unpack Principles by Ray Dalio, the billionaire investor and founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund. It’s not a traditional business boo
What does it take to turn extreme adversity into extraordinary leadership? Suzanne Heywood’s life reads like a novel—shipwrecked at seven, isolated at sea for a decade, forging her father’s signature to survive, and ultimately earning a place at Oxford through sheer determination. Today, she’s a top executive and inves
EP 154 - Kristina Levan: Why Life-Saving Therapies Aren’t Reaching Patients—And How to Fix It
ATMPs, gene therapies, and cancer breakthroughs are here—but outdated regulations, high costs, and logistical bottlenecks are blocking access. What needs to change for hospitals to deliver these cures to patients who need them most? 💡 Here’s the harsh reality:Patients are waiting, but hospitals aren’t ready.The scienc
In 2021, biotech IPOs were soaring. Valuations hit record highs. Investors were throwing money at anything that moved. Then… the market crashed. Funding dried up. Growth stalled. Biotech founders and investors were left scrambling. So what really happened? And more importantly—how do you navigate what’s next? 📌 In thi
EP 152 - Alex Dang: Billion-Dollar Bets: Why VC’s Best Decisions Go Against the Crowd
🚀 Most investors chase consensus. The best ones? They bet against it. If everyone agrees on an investment, it’s probably not bold enough. That’s why the greatest venture capitalists don’t just follow trends—they seek out the hidden outliers that redefine industries. But how do they spot the next Amazon, Google, or Tes
What if your greatest asset in business was how you think under pressure? In this episode, I dive into The Venture Mindset by Alex Dang and Ilya Strebulaev, unpacking seven transformative lessons drawn from the world of venture capital and deep-tech entrepreneurship. These principles aren’t just for investors—they’re a