In this episode, Andrew Steele shares his inspiring journey from being an Olympic athlete to a successful entrepreneur. He discusses the challenges he faced during his transition, including an identity crisis after missing the London 2012 Olympics. Andrew highlights the importance of resilience, adaptability, and the soft skills gained from sports in navigating the entrepreneurial landscape. He also shares insights about his health tech company, DNA Fit, and the significance of team dynamics in startups. Additionally, Andrew emphasizes the need for supporting athletes in their entrepreneurial endeavors through his venture, Sport First, and discusses the future of sports stars emerging from less mainstream sports.Chapters00:00 The Intersection of Sports and Entrepreneurship03:45 The Journey to Track and Field06:35 Decisions and Sacrifices in Sports09:28 Reaching the Olympic Games11:58 Identity Crisis Post-Olympics14:45 Transitioning from Athlete to Entrepreneur17:24 Leveraging Athletic Skills in Business20:09 Encouraging Athletes to Embrace Entrepreneurship25:33 The Entrepreneurial Mindset of Athletes26:51 Celebrating Milestones: The Relief of Achievement29:39 Navigating Post-Acquisition Transitions31:52 The Journey to IPO: A Sense of Accomplishment33:05 The Restlessness of Athletes: Starting Again34:43 Building a Winning Team: Culture Over Skills36:49 The Curse of Experience: Adapting to Change38:50 The Future of Health: A New Approach41:22 Sport First: Supporting Athlete Entrepreneurs44:41 Stride: A New Venture in Health Tech45:51 Surprising Facts: The Music Producer in Andrew46:54 Hot Takes: The Future of Sports Stars