Christian Angermayer, a dynamic German entrepreneur and a key investor in the psychedelic space, discusses his journey from a joyful Bavarian childhood to groundbreaking biotech ventures. He dives into the transformative potential of psychedelics for mental health and critiques toxic positivity's rise in the digital age. Angermayer also explores exciting concepts of longevity, reflecting on how modern advancements can extend our lives while intertwining science and spirituality in entrepreneurship. His insights on cultivating meaningful relationships in a tech-driven world add a thoughtful layer to the conversation.
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Early Entrepreneurial Spirit
Christian Angermayer's entrepreneurial spirit was evident from a young age, even writing invoices at six years old.
He had a flourishing gardening business and later sold lemonade, lollipops, and even charged his parents for watching TV.
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Tutoring Empire
Christian Angermayer's first real business at 14 was a tutoring service due to his excellent grades.
He scaled it by employing other students, creating a lucrative venture under his brand, and taking a 50% margin.
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A Fork in the Road
Instead of military or university, Christian Angermayer managed money for doctors, discovering his entrepreneurial passion.
This led him to co-found a successful biotech company and drop out of university.
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My guest this week is Christian Angermayer. Christian is a friend and definitely the most interesting person I know. He has founded and invested in businesses in some of the most fascinating and mind-blowing areas from space tech to fintech to biotech, crypto - you name it he’s in there. He has become one of the largest investors in the psychedelic space and is on a mission to cure mental health disorders and addiction.
Christian is the founder of Apeiron Investment Group (www.apeiron-investments.com). Apeiron focuses on BioTech, FinTech & Crypto and DeepTech investments. Christian has (executive) produced more than 20 feature films including critically acclaimed movies like Filth, Aspern Papers and Hector and the Search for Happiness. He is the largest shareholder of DEAG, one of the largest live entertainment companies in Europe, producing over 4.500 shows per year.
Christian has created, co-founded and invested in numerous successful companies, has raised approx. USD 2.5bn for his portfolio companies and has been involved in more than 50 successful IPO- and M&A-transactions either as an entrepreneur, investor or banker/advisor.
Christian reported to be among the 1,000 richest people living in the United Kingdom with an estimated net worth of more than 1 bUSD. With his biotech company ATAI Life Sciences (www.atai.life), Christian has the ambitious goal to enable people to live healthier and happier lives. ATAI’s focus is on developing solutions for the hundreds of million people who suffer from depression, anxiety, and addiction, especially by bringing back formerly vilified drugs like psychedelics into the legal realm.
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