EP #415 - Matthias Heuberger: Why Breathing is the True Sports Performance Metric

Timestamps:

1:17 - Why Matthias started BreezeLabs

4:01 - The Breezelabs team & being an ETH spin-off

6:21 - Dealing with indirect competition

7:25 - Handling the unknown as a founder

8:31 - Fundraising through the Swisspreneur Syndicate

About Matthias Heuberger:

Matthias Heuberger is the founder and CEO of BreezeLabs, a startup developing a new way to track sports performance. He holds an MA in International Affairs from HSG and previously worked for Zurich Insurance Company and CSS Versicherung before starting BreezeLabs in 2022.

By using the built-in microphone in your headphones to record the audio signal during your runs, BreezeLabs delivers breathing rate tracking without any additional hardware. Their sophisticated AI models are capable of groundbreaking precision and accuracy in detecting breathing signals, which enables you to match your training plan precisely with the state of your body, thereby maximizing training efficiency and bringing you closer to achieving your ultimate performance goals.

They’re currently raising a maximum of CHF 500K through the Swisspreneur Syndicate. Check out our dealflow page to learn more about the deal.