Startup Nights 2025

6–7 Nov 2025 | Winterthur, Switzerland

Friday, 7 November 2025 | 14:30 - 15:00

Beyond limits: What startups can learn from champions | Simon Ehammer (Professional Athlete in Track and Field)

Location:Main Stage "Unicorn" (Hall 1)Track:Fireside Chat

What do world-class athletics and entrepreneurship have in common? Simon Ehammer, World Champion, European medalist, and record-breaking Swiss athlete, shares lessons from the track that every founder can apply. From resilience to high performance, discover how startup leaders can think, and win, like champions.

Simon Ehammer, Athlete @ SE Athletics GmbH

Professional athlete competing in long jump and decathlon. Have had some international success in the past. This keeps me fairly busy. If I have spare time, I like to spend it with my wife and our dog.

World Champion, European Championships Medalist, Diamond League Winner, World Record holder, Olympic diploma winner, several Swiss records.

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