Jan Helmich, 25‑year‑old Paralympics bronze medallist, launches AI startup

Jan Helmich, a 25‑year‑old rower from Dortmund, won the bronze medal in the mixed double sculls at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. In addition to his sporting achievement, Helmich is a doctoral candidate at a leading university and has founded an internationally successful artificial‑intelligence startup. The young entrepreneur balances elite sport, advanced research and business development as he expands his company beyond Germany.

Helmich’s dual success highlights the growing crossover between high‑performance athletics and technology entrepreneurship in Europe.