Eight-Time Olympic Medallist. Entrepreneur. Philanthropist. Television Star. Award-Winning Author. Keynote Speaker.

Apolo Ohno, an eight-time medallist in short track speed skating, is America's most decorated athlete from the Winter Olympics. At the age of 14, he became the youngest U.S. national champion in 1997, winning the title 12 times in subsequent years; the youngest skater to win a World Cup event title in 1999; and the first American to win a World Cup overall title in 2001. He was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 2019.

Since his retirement from sports, Apolo has been an entrepreneur, philanthropist, a highly sought-after speaker at global multinationals, and a television star, featuring in and winning the fourth season of Dancing with the Stars, the second most popular series on U.S. television. Apolo has also authored two books, Zero Regrets: Be Greater Than Yesterday and A Journey: The Autobiography of Apolo Anton Ohno.

Apolo & Hitendra, wonderful discussion and I can relate to many lessons you've both shared. Thanks very much! Kenneth Tan
Thank you Apolo for authentically sharing your story. The words, the ideas and the way you have thoughtfully shared them is powerful. Utkarsh Narang
Thanks Apolo! Expectations and goals, along with the lessons and introspection to continuously pursue lifelong learning and the opportunities we can create and share with others through reinvention. Rec Soccer

In this episode of Intersections, Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa has a conversation with Apolo Ohno on the topic “Pursuing Excellence and How to Reinvent Yourself”.

How can we pursue excellence in everything we do? How can we reinvent ourselves and gain renewed purpose when major shifts occur in our life? What are the secrets to enduring happiness, fulfillment and success?

“There has to be a vision, a dream, a plan. Then you chase that with everything you’ve got.”

Apolo Ohno

The episode “Pursuing Excellence and How to Reinvent Yourself” offers key insights on:

How to explore the depth of belief and changing ourselves by changing our blueprints from within
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What are some of the external truths that cut across faiths, traditions and cultures
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How to imbibe the practice of lifelong learning, making hard pivots and reinventing yourself