{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67792674d83630b6e3270e16/6a2cbd38e6540bec0fe3b30d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Biotech Race to Rethink Mental Health Care with Florian Brand","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67792674d83630b6e3270e16/1781316692611-fb311726-0291-4434-848f-4ef173e74914.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Mental health disorders now affect more than a billion people worldwide, and the numbers keep climbing.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Philip Meissner speaks with Florian Brand, co-founder of Atai Life Sciences, about why mental health treatment has seen so little progress, how new therapies could reshape the future of care, and what it takes to build a company at the frontier of science.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You'll learn:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why depression and anxiety continue to rise globally</li><li>What's broken in today's mental health treatment model</li><li>The promise of new approaches</li><li>Lessons on resilience, leadership, and navigating uncertainty</li><li>The habits Florian uses to stay mentally strong and avoid burnout</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is a fascinating conversation about mental health, innovation, and the breakthroughs that could change millions of lives.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧<strong> Watch now.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:51 Why Cases Keep Rising</p><p>05:11 The Personal Story Behind Atai</p><p>08:16 A New Model for Drug Development</p><p>12:20 Managing Risk in Biotech</p><p>15:15 Digital Therapeutics Explained</p><p>18:16 Lessons in Entrepreneurship</p><p>20:42 Leading Through Uncertainty</p><p>22:20 Why Culture Comes First</p><p>23:19 Avoiding Founder Burnout</p><p>25:28 Habits for Mental Resilience</p><p>26:35 Optimism for the Future</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Florian:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/brand-florian/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">linkedin.com/in/brand-florian</a></p><p><br></p><p>What’s Next is a podcast exploring how technology, innovation, and global systems are shaping the future.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Philip Meissner, each episode features conversations with global leaders, builders, and thinkers working at the forefront of change.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔗 Connect with Philip Meissner:</strong></p><p>https://www.philipmeissner.com/</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmeissner/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎧 Listen on:</strong></p><p><strong>Spotify:</strong> https://open.spotify.com/show/1KFVD3ozuUQiQozO381J5C?si=e2eb5967f84648e8</p><p><strong>Apple Podcasts:</strong> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-philip-meissner/id1793306908</p><p><br></p><p><strong>\"What’s Next with Philip Meissner“</strong></p><p>A journey through our future life and work, and the place to discover your next favorite strategy and innovation. With global perspectives and fresh thinking, brought to you by some of the most exciting thinkers, builders, and leaders across the globe. Philip Meissner hosts fantastic guests and speakers, who share their journeys and knowledge in the most authentic and deep-dive style – to guide you through our world of tomorrow. From economy to science, from tech policy to AI in a fast-changing world. Subscribe right now wherever you get your podcast!</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for more conversations on AI, emerging technologies, and global leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23MentalHealth\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#MentalHealth</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23MentalHealthAwareness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#MentalHealthAwareness</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23Depression\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Depression</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23Anxiety\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Anxiety</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23MentalWellness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#MentalWellness</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23Biotech\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Biotech</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23Entrepreneurship\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Entrepreneurship</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23FounderLife\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#FounderLife</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23MentalHealthTreatment\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#MentalHealthTreatment</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23PTSD\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#PTSD</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23Innovation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Innovation</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23Leadership\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Leadership</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23FutureOfHealthcare\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#FutureOfHealthcare</a></p>","author_name":"Philip Meissner"}