How Do You Raise $1 Million in a Crisis? | Dr. Leon Eisen

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Dr. Leon Eisen, a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and founder of Quantum Business Thinking, joins Thomas to explore the world of quantum mechanics applied to business. With his vast experience in entrepreneurship and healthcare technology, Dr. Eisen shares how he raised $1 million during the 2008 financial crisis, developed a world-first FDA-cleared wearable medical device, and transitioned into venture capital. His innovative quantum business thinking model aims to teach entrepreneurs how to think differently and embrace non-linear strategies.

About Dr. Leon Eisen:

Dr. Leon Eisen is an accomplished physicist, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist with a PhD in quantum computers. As the founder of Quantum Business Thinking, Leon applies the principles of quantum mechanics to business strategies, enabling startups and companies to innovate and grow. He is also a senator at the World Business Angels Investment Forum, focusing on financial inclusion in developing countries. With a career spanning healthcare technology and venture capital, Dr. Eisen continues to push the boundaries of both fields through his cutting-edge insights.

In this episode Thomas and Leon discuss:

• From Scientist to Entrepreneur
  Dr. Eisen shares his journey from academic science to entrepreneurship. He recalls how, despite the challenges of raising capital during the 2008 crisis, he successfully launched a healthcare startup that developed the world's first FDA-cleared wearable medical device. This product continues to impact the healthcare industry today.
• Transitioning to Venture Capital
  Leon discusses how his transition from being an entrepreneur to a venture capitalist required a shift in mindset.
• The Quantum Business Thinking Model
  Dr. Eisen introduces his 9 principles of quantum business thinking, which are based on the concepts of quantum mechanics. He explains how non-linear thinking can help businesses innovate, avoid fixedness, and explore new strategies for growth. His principles focus on leveraging tunneling effects, superposition, and duality to create opportunities and solve complex problems.
• The Importance of Flexibility in Entrepreneurship
  One of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face, according to Leon, is "fixedness"—the inability to adapt or change based on new information.
• Focusing on the Founder
  Leon explains why the founder's mindset is more important than the idea itself when evaluating startups for investment. He highlights how essential it is for founders to be open to mentorship, adaptable, and committed to growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Quantum Thinking for Business Innovation
  Dr. Eisen shares how the principles of quantum mechanics—like superposition and tunneling—can be applied to business, allowing entrepreneurs to think beyond linear processes and find creative solutions.
• Flexibility Is Key to Entrepreneurial Success
  Entrepreneurs who hold on too tightly to their original ideas often fail. Leon emphasizes the importance of remaining adaptable and learning from both successes and failures.
• Founders Matter More Than Ideas
  In the world of venture capital, the founder’s ability to implement and grow an idea is more important than the idea itself. Investors are looking for founders who can adapt and lead their companies through change.

“If you think nonlinearly and

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