#67: Kai Lamottke - Bringing Innovation to Life Science From China & Europe

Innovation needs collaboration on a global scale. Making things happen requires entrepreneurs who love science and work day and night to connect the best minds globally and support them to translate their science into products and businesses.In this episode, I have a conversation with Kai Lamottke, CEO and Co-Founder of Bicoll.Dr. Kai Lamottke is co-founder & CEO of Bicoll GmbH and Bicoll Biotechnology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., the first German-Chinese biotechnology company. His expertise and knowledge in life science and innovation sectors in China and Europe are requested by corporates, SMEs, and organizations, like European Commission. The excessive network of business, academic and political contacts allowed him to achieve business governmental grants with a value of over 23 Mio. € up to now The Bicoll Group is a privately-owned biopharmaceutical company which includes Bicoll GmbH headquartered near Munich in Planegg / Martinsried, Germany, and its wholly-owned subsidiary Bicoll Biotechnology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.In this episode, we talk aboutFrom Science to BusinessBicoll’s MissionFinding the Business ModelHow to Establish Business Between ContinentsOperating in a Pandemic WorldI hope you enjoy the conversation the same way I did.Who is the Expert in the show?Kai LamottkeBicollShownotes: https://lsg2g.substack.com/p/67-kai-lamottke-bringing-innovationVideo to the Episode: https://youtu.be/K5_7nKZ6KCITimestamps:(00:00) Start(02:30) Science During the Pandemic(07:05) Introduction Kai Lamottke and Bicoll(13:00) Entrepreneurship(17:30) Bicoll’s Mission(19:50) The Process of Finding a Business Model – Example Bicoll(25:00) World of Entrepreneurship(29:15) The Magic of Drug Discovery(35:00) How to Deal with Failure(41:00) How to Start a Company in China(47:45) Founding Companies in Asia at the beginning of the Millenium(51:45) How to Communicate Across Continents Without Social Media, Smartphone and Highspeed Data Highways?(57:45) Managing International Business in a Pandemic World(01:01:30) Similarities and Differences Between Asian and European Work Ethics(01:09:05) The Benefits of the Chinese Education System(01:16:10) What is the Best First Step Into the Chinese Market?Podcast Links:Podcast Website: https://www.lifescienceget2gether.com/Podcast Community: https://lsg2g.substack.com/Community Partner: https://linktr.ee/lsg2gChristian Soschner: https://linktr.ee/soschnerLSG2G Twitter: https://twitter.com/LGet2getherLSG2G Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-science-get2getherPodcast Episodes: https://pod.link/1493847125Episodes on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlZfrwd6iXrQ3LIANISUpP22seS2CsCEVSend us Fan Mail Join Christian Soschner for expert coaching. 50% Off - With 35+ years in deep tech, startups/scaleups, and public companies, Christian offers power video sessions. Elevate strategy, execution, and leadership. Book Now.Support the showJoin the Podcast Newsletter: Link