How top athletes enrich our startup community
As a founder, you're used to giving your all. You spend years perfecting your pitch, landing major clients or investors. Every ounce of effort, every sleepless night, culminates in one crucial moment that can make or break your business.
In the world of sports, it's no different. Athletes dedicate their entire lives to that one shot, one match, one race. It's a split second, a blink of an eye, that can determine. And the Olympic Games, currently taking place in Paris, are the biggest stage for athletes!
But what does this have to do with a startup and innovation hub like BRYCK?
Entrepreneurship and sports share many more parallels: Passion, ambition, perseverance, dealing with setbacks, and mental health are all topics that affect athletes and entrepreneurs alike.
At BRYCK, we are convinced that athlete’s experiences and mindsets can inspire and uplift a startup & innovation community.
To integrate sport as an integral part of our community, we have launched a partnership with the local Olympic training center (Olympiastützpunkt NRW/Rhein-Ruhr) in 2023.
Bringing the Worlds of Sport and Entrepreneurship Together
As part of this partnership, we have been privileged to have three phenomenal athletes enrich our BRYCK community: Miranda Wilson (badminton), Sebastian Lucke (speed climbing), and Max Rendschmidt (canoeing).
Three joint startup community days have been special highlights of this collaboration so far, as we took founders, industry experts, and startup enthusiasts to train with the pros. We’ve climbed up the walls with Sebastian, paddled with Max and hit the shuttle with Miranda at our Badminton tournament.
It has been a very special experience for our community to meet the athletes, dive into their sports and gain a better understanding of their top performances.
A Community enriched by Champions
The athletes also joined several BRYCK events to share their journeys with founders & corporate innovators. And moreover: They have become an essential part of our community.
Their presence reminds us why we believe artists and athletes are essential to a vibrant, innovative community. They bring unique perspectives, inspire resilience, and foster a spirit of camaraderie that drives everyone to excel.
Join us in this exciting journey, and let’s keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible, both in the world of sports and entrepreneurship.