Lindsey Vonn, an Olympic gold-medalist and skiing legend, is taking on a new role at Athena Capital, a female-led venture capital firm. Vonn's existing relationship with founder Isabelle Freidheim is a testament to her dedication and like-minded mission alignment. Vonn aims to harness her competitive skiing skills for venture investments while preparing for a potential Olympic comeback in 2026. She expresses enthusiasm for Athena's mission and confidence in balancing her dual roles as an athlete and board member, highlighting the similarities between skiing and venture capital.
Competitive skiing is all about operating under pressure and being precise with your every move. It requires extensive knowledge and training to be successful in the sport. That's very similar to what venture capitalists do: evaluating potential, taking calculated risks, and trying to stay ahead of trends.
I was always impressed with how genuine she is. Bringing someone like Lindsey in, who is like-minded and mission-aligned, brings more enthusiasm to the firm. We're very excited to announce her joining our board.
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