C. Mikael Mattsson
Mikael Mattsson wears many hats - he is a Ph.D., the CEO of a cutting-edge sports technology company called Svexa, and an accomplished adventure racer. Svexa's mission is to support the development and optimization of athletes' careers through innovative algorithms and software powered by real-time machine learning models. As a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, Mikael brings deep scientific understanding of the human body and its response to training. His real-world experience as an elite adventure racer also informs Svexa's practical approach. By combining his academic knowledge with hands-on insights from the field, Mikael and his team have created advanced algorithms that can analyze an athlete's data in real-time. This allows them to make precise, data-driven decisions to enhance training, recovery, and overall career progression - even in the midst of successive endurance challenges. Mikael's multifaceted background and his drive to push the boundaries of sports technology make him a truly unique and valuable voice in the industry. We're excited to delve into his entrepreneurial journey, the innovative work happening at Svexa, and how his experiences as an adventure racer have shaped his approach to supporting elite athletic performance.