Athlete IQ

Athlete IQ is a sports technology startup that builds AI-powered digital coaching agents trained on verified expertise from elite athletes and coaches. Founded in 2025 by world champion sprinter Greg Nixon and co-founder Nicole Nixon, the company creates digital twins of athletic knowledge that provide real-time, personalized guidance to athletes, parents, and coaches around the clock. Unlike generic AI tools trained on unverified internet content, Athlete IQ's agents are built on curated, championship-level expertise—enabling young athletes to access individualized coaching on training fundamentals, injury prevention, and sports development regardless of geography or budget. The platform targets the youth sports market, where U.S. families spend $30–40 billion annually, and sits at the convergence of coaching platforms, fitness apps, and AI, each projected to grow significantly through 2030.