What does it take to lead a global biotech company tackling diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s—and still treat every team member, from executives to production staff, as equals?
In this 20-minute highlight episode, we meet Philipp Baaske, the visionary CEO of NanoTemper. From his small Bavarian village roots to global biotech innovation, Philipp shares the leadership lessons and personal philosophies that shaped his journey.
Quotes:
- (00:01:05) “Leadership is all about emotions. It’s not about you—it’s about your people. A leader is defined by their followers, and they follow because they trust and believe in you.”
- (00:04:19) “Complaining is just an excuse not to work on what you can change. Focus on improving instead.”
- (00:15:54) “Every month counts when fighting cancer. If we release a drug even one month earlier, we save lives.”
Curious for more? Listen to the full episode here and dive deeper into Philipp’s remarkable journey.
Timestamps:
- (00:00:00) Welcome to Spark20: Innovating Leadership
- (00:01:15) Top Leadership Lessons: Walk the Talk
- (00:02:33) From Bavaria to Biotech Visionary
- (00:06:01) Science Fiction & Physics: Philipp’s Inspiration
- (00:12:50) Launching to Space with NASA
- (00:16:00) Fighting Cancer: The Push for Better Tools
- (00:19:20) Leadership Challenges: Tough Decisions
If you’re ready to discover actionable leadership insights, hear how innovation fuels impact, and learn why values truly matter in leadership, this is your episode. Dive into Philipp’s story, and don’t miss the chance to see how he turns bold visions into real-world breakthroughs.
Listen now and be inspired.
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