Robert Doornbos is a former top athlete and entrepreneur that reached the absolute top in his sport with a career in both Formula 1 and Indy Car.
Robert Doornbos is a former top athlete and entrepreneur that reached the absolute top in his sport with a career in both Formula 1 and Indy Car. He has several international victories on his name and he has traveled all over the world for his sport! This provides him with a wealth of life experiences large network. Robert knows better than anyone what it is, to work with a large team, since a contemporary Formula 1 team consists of 400-800 people! And in the end everything revolves around the one driver sitting in the car. Robert knows better than anyone how that feels.
Robert shares his vision on sponsorships, social media, entrepreneurship in general, being an ambassador for a brand, etc. for a sponsor/brand, he considers both to be top level performance! But he also speakers about becoming a top athlete. How do you get to the top and how do you stay there How important is winning and how do you build a successful team around you? In short: this man is at home in many fields. Be supprised and awed by his captivating stories!
Topics could be: inspiration, how to reach the top in the entrepreneurial and/or sporting field. What is the similarity between being an entrepreneur and racing within a race team? What risks do you take and how do you assess them on the track and on the shop? How do you deal with unexpected situations on and off the track, and how do you anticipate them? How important is the division of tasks within a team and a company? Can you still operate as a soloist within a team and be successful together?