The Future of Peak Performance: Clara Wu Tsai and John Donahoe

Sports are entering a new era, driven by breakthroughs in human performance, rapid advances in technology and science, the global rise of women’s sports, and accelerating changes to collegiate athletics. Join in as we learn from two industry champions and innovators shaping the future of change. Hear how Clara Wu Tsai, a visionary owner, investor, and civic leader, is redefining the industry through athlete empowerment, community impact, and forward‑thinking partnerships.  Then, understand how John Donahoe, former Nike CEO and now Stanford Athletic Director is elevating sports through his new role at Stanford after years of major investments in Nike’s women’s category, building a global women’s team, and expanding research and innovation aimed at keeping girls in sport. Their paths converge at the frontier of performance, with Clara building the research engine shaping the future of performance, and John leading one of the institutions at its core.  Through the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, Clara has launched a pioneering scientific initiative advancing human performance and translating cutting‑edge research into practice with John now a key driver of data in real-time.

Moderated by Jessica Gelman, this conversation brings together transformative voices forging the next era of sports, where science, data, equity, and innovation expand what’s possible.