Apolo Ohno

Pioneer
DISC Type : sid

Investor at Tribe Capital

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Apolo Ohno translates his legendary discipline as the most decorated U. S. Winter Olympian into his current roles as an investor at Tribe Capital and a high-performance speaker. Drawing on his studies at The Wharton School, he advises global brands on leadership and reinvention. People who work with him describe him as brilliant, kind, and singularly focused.

After retiring from skating, Apolo embarked on a journey of personal reinvention, exploring what defines a person after their primary career ends. This transition informs his work and writing. He was raised by his father, Yuki Ohno, whose influence and Japanese heritage have been significant in shaping his disciplined mindset.

Unique fact: Following his Olympic career, Apolo won season four of the television competition "Dancing with the Stars. "

Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Career Reinvention
His post-athletic career is built on this theme, authoring books like "Hard Pivot" and speaking to leaders about navigating identity-level transitions and embracing change.
Human Performance
Leverages his experience as an 8-time Olympic medalist to coach Fortune 500 companies on achieving peak performance, a "Gold Medal Mindset, " and resilience under pressure.
Mental Resilience
Frequently speaks about developing the mental frameworks necessary to overcome challenges, failure, and uncertainty, drawing directly from his experiences as an elite athlete.

Media Appearances

90 Apolo Ohno: Process Versus Prize. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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Prime Talks Ep. 53 - Feat. Apolo Ohno: The Mindset of a .... Featured in YouTube

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Work History

1-2021
Investor at Tribe Capital
1-2001
High performance speaker & immersive workshop at Apolo Ohno
1-2001
Motivational Speaker at Apolo Ohno
12-2001
3x Winter Olympic Athlete, 8x Winter Olympic Medals at United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
1-2017
Ambassador at LA 2028

Education

2019 - 2020
Advanced Management Program from The Wharton School
2003 - 2006
International Business from University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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Insights For Selling To Apolo

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Apolo is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Apolo

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Apolo move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Apolo take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Apolo

Personality Compatibility


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