“As athletes, and for whatever else we do in life, we prepare for years, working away behind the scenes to master each element of our discipline.” Read how Andreas Bechmann used his skills from the decathlon to help him launch his tech start-up, Preventio. 👇

Startups are the Olympics of business. Consumer-facing apps are the 100 meter dash.

Which is tougher - the 1500m race in decathlon or steering a start-up? It's a toss-up. But hey, the balance is the thrill of it all. The highs, the lows, and everything in between - wouldn't trade it for anything!

As an athlete, I strive to push limits. As a CEO, I work to redefine boundaries with AI. The future is not something we enter. The future is something we create.

In the decathlon and at #Preventio, it’s all about teamwork. Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Grateful for a team that aims high and works hard!

Bringing a startup to life feels a lot like training for a decathlon. It’s all about the endurance, the strategy, the ability to push past limits. Every day brings a new challenge, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Marode Leitungen: Deutschlands Wasser-GAU – wenn eine Milliarde Euro einfach im Boden versickert. Mit Erwähnung von Preventios Ambitionen, dieses Problem datengetrieben anzugehen. focus.de/201256998 via FOCUS online

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