AustriaMarcel Hirscher, a former world-class alpine skier, discusses his entrepreneurial ventures and plans for a comeback in the World Cup. He founded a ski production company called Van Deer in partnership with Red Bull, aiming to create high-quality skis using the same materials and designs for both professional athletes and everyday consumers. Hirscher emphasizes the importance of Austrian expertise in skiing and highlights the unique value of producing skis 'engineered in Austria,' despite acknowledging that manufacturing costs could be lower elsewhere. The company aims to produce around 30,000 pairs of skis annually and is exploring greater use of digitalization and AI in its operations.
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