“Mister Ski Jumping” – Toni Innauer (born 1958 in Vorarlberg) rightly bears this title. His time as an athlete, coach and sports director at the Austrian Ski Association made him an international icon: outstanding successes – but also dramatic setbacks – have accompanied him over the years. During his 17-year tenure as sports director, Innauer shaped Nordic skiing like no other; he passed on his life experience and expertise to the next generation. Today, he is a successful entrepreneur, successful start-up founder with “Saphenus medical technology”, author of several books, columnist, has been a TV expert for ski jumping on ZDF for years and is a sought-after seminar leader and business speaker.