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The 2016 Formula One world champion is starting a new life as an entrepreneur. Here’s how what he learned on the track applies to success in startups
After years of fierce competition with bitter rival Lewis Hamilton, German driver Nico Rosberg finally won the Formula One world championship in 2016, having come agonisingly close the two seasons prior.
Five days later, he shocked the world of motor racing by announcing his retirement from the sport at the peak of his career, at the age of 31. Now, Rosberg is embarking on a second chapter of his life, focusing on life as a young father and a budding entrepreneur.
We asked Rosberg how years of competing at sport’s highest level inform his new endeavours, and how entrepreneurs can develop the winning mentality he demonstrated as world champion. Given his years of relentless, very public, battling with Mercedes teammate Hamilton, it’s no wonder he puts “dedication” right at the top of the list.
Lee Williamson is an award-winning media leader with over 12 years’ experience in Asia.
Joining Tatler Asia in 2017 as the first hire for Gen.T, Tatler’s content and events platform for the Leaders of Tomorrow, Lee has played a key role in shaping the brand from the ground up, using design thinking to build products that resonate with its audience of high-achieving young entrepreneurs across Asia.
An in-demand public speaker, content strategist and community builder, Lee was selected as a WAN-IFRA Young Media Leaders Fellow 2020.
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