In this podcast episode, serial entrepreneur Anil Sethi shares his journey from co-founding startups like Flisom and Scrona to becoming a coach at ETH Zurich, where he helps shape future entrepreneurs. He also discusses the insights from his book "From Science to Startup" and previews his upcoming work, "From Startup to Unicorn," while offering advice on the challenges and opportunities facing tech startups today.
🔗 Useful Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anilsethi2/
Chapter:
00:00 : Introduction
03:25 : Anil Sethi's Role at DEFEAT-NCD Partnership
05:21 : Combining Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship
06:54 : Entrepreneurial Journey
09:40 : Transition from Innovation to Stability
11:27 : Fundraising Experience
13:02 : Transition to the Board
15:26 : Board Member and Focus on Innovation
16:09 : Role as Entrepreneur in Residence and Lecturer at ETH Zurich
18:49 : Success of the Course at ETH Zurich
20:17 : Openness to Students and Impact of the Course
22:48 : From Science to Startup: The Book
24:29 : The Necessity of Failure
28:34 : The Risk of Irrelevance and the Importance of Adaptation
29:03 : The Role of New Ventures in Long-term Transformation
32:39 : From Startup to Unicorn: The Book
37:37 : The Challenges and Opportunities for Family-Owned Companies
39:56 : Current Exciting Projects and Focus on Health
42:48 : Closing Remarks and Contact Information
