Brian Olson
Sports Scientist | Peak Athletic Performance & Team Dynamics
About
Brian Olson is a leading sports scientist who has dedicated his career to unlocking human potential. As the Director of Sports Performance at the Australian Institute of Sport, he developed cutting-edge training programs that have produced Olympic gold medalists.
Olson's research on the psychology of elite teams has been featured in Harvard Business Review, offering coaches and executives proven strategies for building high-performing cultures. His engaging keynotes reveal the science behind optimal athletic and organizational performance, giving audiences practical frameworks to elevate their own teams and individual results.
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How an algorithm can fight election bias so every vote counts
Ever have the sneaking suspicion your vote doesn't really matter? Software engineer Brian Olson has designed a powerful algorithm that transforms gerrymandered districts into vibrant, perfectly impartial state maps so that every vote counts.
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