About JONO:

Jono Clegg is a former Olympic rower whose journey from elite sport to the forefront of the tech sales industry exemplifies adaptability, ambition and the power of transferable skills.

As a member of the British rowing team, Jono competed at the highest levels, including the 2016 Rio Olympics, and earned medals at both World and European Championships. His athletic career was defined by unrelenting discipline, teamwork and a drive for excellence - qualities that would later underpin his success beyond the water.

After retiring from international competition, Jono faced the challenge of forging a new path without a university degree. Drawing on the resilience and strategic mindset honed through years of training and competition, he entered the medical sales sector, quickly establishing himself in orthopedic sales. His ability to build relationships and thrive under pressure caught the attention of recruiters and opened doors in the rapidly evolving tech industry.

Jono’s career accelerated as he took on senior sales roles at leading technology firms, including Databricks, where he remains today. His story is a testament to how the core attributes developed in sport can translate into high-performance careers in business.

For athletes considering their next chapter, Jono’s journey demonstrates that the end of a sporting career can be the beginning of something equally rewarding. By embracing new challenges and applying the lessons learned in sport, it’s possible to achieve success in entirely new arenas.