Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn joins advisory board of women-led Athena Capital

Lindsey Vonn, who retired in 2019, joins a firm composed entirely of women across its general partnership and advisory council.

One of the most decorated athletes in Olympic history is bringing her focus on female representation to venture capital.

Skier Lindsey Vonn has joined the advisory board of New York-based Athena Capital, a venture capital firm focused on growth-stage, technology-focused companies nearing public or private exits.

The firm, which is set to announce the appointment on Friday, manages about US$6-billion and is composed entirely of women across its general partnership and advisory council.

Ms. Vonn is one of the most successful alpine skiers in history, winning three Olympic medals – inclu

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