Exploration in Sports Technology [Entire Talk]
Culture
Taking a risk on an innovative idea can be the spark of a global company.
Duration
49:57
Part of Series
Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders
Season
Season 23
Episode
6
David Allemann co-leads the Swiss sports company On, one of the fastest-growing global sports brands. He puts a special focus on product, design, marketing, and the direct-to-consumer business of On. Previously, Allemann worked at the intersection of business and creativity at McKinsey & Company, as managing director of the advertising agency Young & Rubicam, and as CMO of design brand Vitra. In this presentation, Allemann shares how he and his co-founders built their shoe company on a spirit of exploration, innovation, and positivity, and what aspiring entrepreneurs can learn from their experience.
Video clips from: Exploration in Sports Technology [Entire Talk]
- 3:26Performance and sustainability can go hand in hand.
- 49:57Taking a risk on an innovative idea can be the spark of a global company.
- 2:46If you have the privilege of being safe, you can go all-in on an opportunity.
- 4:24Products are there for a few years, but your team can be there for eternity.
- 3:46With digital tools, it’s possible to go global in an instant.
- 3:15If you don’t have something novel, you don’t have anything.