#12 Anil Sethi | Unlocking Global Corporate Venturing: Insights with Anil Sethi

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