Startup Revolution: How THIS Emerging Startup is Changing the Game

Olya Schaefer, Founder and COO of The Athleticus Personal Training Studio

Startups are at the forefront of innovation, driving change across various industries with fresh ideas and cutting-edge technologies. These emerging companies are not only disrupting traditional markets but also creating new opportunities and transforming the way we live and work. What makes these startups successful, and what can we learn from their journeys? As a part of this series, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Olya Schaefer, the Founder and COO of The Athleticus. Olya spent 12 years in software development, mostly at start ups, and has brought a start up mentality to her personal training business in St. Petersburg, Florida. Focusing on core app dev principles like failing fast, Olya and her team built a successful personal training business from the ground up. You can read the full article by Dina Aletras on Medium.com

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