Beginner's Mind

Here is my conversation with Sebastien Groyer , Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist Episode Links: Article to the Episode: https://lsg2g.substack.com/p/7-tales-from-20-years-of-deep-tech-42f Youtube: https://youtu.be/Ni3mEDM7-_c Sebastien Groyer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastien-groyer-2438548/ Podcast Links: Podcast Website: https://www.lifescienceget2gether.com/ Community Partner: https://l...

Here is my conversation with Wolfgang Kienreich , CBO of Know-Center. Episode Links: Article to the Episode: https://lsg2g.substack.com/p/46-an-introduction-to-know-center Youtube: https://youtu.be/eTU5zROX5E4 Wolfgang Kienreich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfgang-kienreich-8350b899/ Know Center: https://www.linkedin.com/company/know-center/ Podcast Links: Podcast Website: https://www.lifescienc...

Here is my conversation with Jama Nateqi, CEO of Symptoma. Episode Links: Article to the Episode: https://lsg2g.substack.com/p/45-hidden-secrets-to-successful-entrepreneurship Youtube: https://youtu.be/VOBc7pfqWOI Jama Nateqi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jama-nateqi/ Symptoma: https://www.linkedin.com/company/symptoma/ Podcast Links: Podcast Website: https://www.lifescienceget2gether.com/ Communit...

Here is the conversation with Tero Weckroth, Business Angel and Investment Expert from Finland about Public and Private Investments. Episode Links: Article to the Episode: https://lsg2g.substack.com/p/44-private-and-public-investments Video to the Episode: https://youtu.be/7WDHWOyaPQQ Tero Weckroth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tero-weckroth-5b927/ Chessboxing: https://www.nordicchessboxing.com/ Po...

Thomas Moser and Tilmann Buerckstuemmer lead the Austrian Life Science Company Aelian Biotechnology. Episode Links: Article to the Episode: https://lsg2g.substack.com/p/gene-editing-the-next-game-changing-d3f Video to the Episode: https://youtu.be/3bf7ChYUHLE Aelian Biotechnology: https://aelian.bio/ Thomas Moser: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-moser-79819a5/ Tilmann Buerckstuemmer: https://ww...

Have you ever wondered what role the small country Austria - located in the center of Europe - plays in Life Science? Then listen to the managing directors of LISAvienna , Johannes Sarx , and Philipp Hainzl .  LISAvienna is a joint life science platform operated by Austria Wirtschaftsservice and the Vienna Business Agency. On behalf of the Austrian Federal Ministry for Digital and Economic Affairs...

This episode will discuss what it takes to build companies that develop novel therapies, vaccines, and diagnostics in the pharma industry. Since the pandemic, everybody has become familiar with the critical elements of pharma product development. But let’s take a closer look into the value chain of the industry. What does it take to pick up a technology and bring it to patients? Questions we will...

In history, most of the time, humans needed to provide everything they needed to make a living for themselves. Trading goods were part of life but didn’t take up most of the world’s population’s time. Industrialization changed the job profiles, the needs of workers, and the availability of goods. In this century, many people in the western world have jobs to provide services and get what they need...

This podcast episode will discuss the EU’s next framework program for research and innovation, Horizon Europe, and the exciting opportunities this program offers businesses, scientists, and investors. With the launch of the Horizon Europe program just weeks away, we will share insight into the program's novelties, where to start, and tips on how to be successful.  The Podcast Host, guests Kim...

In this podcast episode, we will discuss several different forms of growth and scaling up companies. In the era of the fast-growing unicorns and skyrocketing valuations, we try to disassemble the growth path and see what a founder can do to benefit most of these options.  How to decide if an organic or buy&build model is the right one for me?  Are mergers & acquisitions play-field only for...

In this podcast episode, we will discuss how blockchain technology is utilized in the energy sector beyond the well-known utility of a payments system, her experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation, including start-up life in Berlin. Ana Trbovich is the Grid Singularity co-founder & COO and Vice-Chair of the Energy Web Foundation. She serves on UNECE Carbon Neutrality and DENA SET Hub Adv...

It was great fun to talk with Walter Stockinger, Co-Founder of Hadean Ventures, about the topic of Life Science Investments. We covered the following questions: How do Venture Funds operate? What do you need to know about approaching VCs? What is the purpose of a VC? Why are exits necessary for VCs? And what exit strategies are relevant? Why do VCs raise money, and from whom? Use the opportunity t...

This one is an episode for the go-getters and never-giveupers. Astrid and Christian had great fun talking with Essa Saulat, Chief Growth Officer of the Austrian digital health company Symptoma. Essa is a seasoned entrepreneur and helped many start-ups getting off the ground. In this episode, he shares his life story of overcoming adversity, keeping moving forward relentlessly, and ultimately chang...

Drug Development is a challenging process. It needs profound basic research, translating scientific results into products and moving them towards the market. Making things more challenging deal structuring is also a b2b business, which means selling products to the pharma industry that completes the product development and brings therapeutics to patients. How does structuring deals with the pharma...

For more than 10 years, blockchain technology has shaped our economy. The background technology is mostly invisible to average users like me. On the front end, cryptocurrency has hit the news. I remember well the highs of Bitcoin in 2017. And recently, Bitcoin has been rising again. But, and this is something I want to learn, what applications do exist that can improve the life science industries?...

A new year brings new tax rules. Astrid Woollard and Christian Soschner asked the Tax Experts of KPMG Austria to give an update on the newest regulations in Austria. We also had a chance to talk about tax advisors and auditors' roles in the start-up economy. Listen to this episode to learn what's new and when to consult advisors. If you have questions after listening to the episode, reac...

What was hot and what not - in Blockchain and Life Science and other Tech Areas the speakers love. Listen about what was going on in the world in 2020 - besides SARS CoV 2. Speaker: Albert Missbichler ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/albert-missbichler-3a362931/ ) Astrid Woollard ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/astridwoollard/ ) Christian Soschner ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiansoschner/ ) Elis...

In the age of Industry 4.0, as businesses pivot towards digitization, the landscape of intellectual property rights is evolving rapidly. How can companies stay ahead in this game of digital patents? Dive into this episode to uncover: The challenges and intricacies of patenting digital business models. The shift from traditional patent perspectives to a software-driven economy. The role of intellec...

One problem in the digital world is: We cannot feel the interaction. Prof. Sriram Subramanian is working on solutions for this problem. He has spun out Ultraleap from the University of Bristol. The company translates the research into products for the digital world. In this episode, I will talk with Prof. Subramanian about real-life applications for his inventions, the importance of touch for well...

Let's sit down for a conversation about my favorite topic: Fundraising in the Life Science Industry. How is it to raise significant financing rounds during a pandemic when the research focus is not related to SARS-CoV-2? It is my pleasure to welcome Dr. Daniela Marino, CEO and Co-founder of Cutiss AG. Speaker: Christian Soschner ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiansoschner/ ) Daniela Marin...

In the last episodes, I have talked with investors and decision-makers of the pharmaceutical industry about the importance of having a vision and passion for the life science company. I want to explore this topic further and ask the life science entrepreneur Christof Goetz to chat with me about finding your vision and passion for your company. Christof is a Serial Entrepreneur with more than 20 ye...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with two Diagnostics Experts. Irina Korschinek, CEO of Ingenetix and Albert Missbichler, Business Angel specialized in Diagnostics. Do you want to know answers to all or one of the following questions? • What is a PCR test? • Why is it the gold standard for measuring SARS-Cov2 Infections? • What does a positive or negative test result say? • Why do fa...

Did you know that the successful pipeline of one of the most important pharmaceutical companies in the United States started in Europe, and scientists from Prague played a key role? Did you know that profound expertise in turning deep tech life science into a business, scale it, and go public in the US can be found in Prague since the late 80s of the previous century? If you want to know which US...

Listen to my inspiring conversation with Vassilis Ragoussis about initiatives that support young scientists to become Entrepreneurs. We dived deep into the entrepreneurial Life Science Eco-System in Oxford, Europe, and the United States. If you want to know what the Eco-System in Oxford is doing for young scientist entrepreneurs, this podcast is for you. Learn more about Oxford University Biotech...

Listen to my conversation with Nicolaj Højer Nielsen about the life of an early-stage investors in Europe. Nicolaj Højer Nielsen is a serial entrepreneur and business angel who has been building startups since 1999. He focuses on high potential startups and has co-founded and invested in thirteen companies, primarily within IT. He has experience securing funding from all possible sources – friends...