Jens Gronemeyer: CEO of Alti-2 and Formation Skydiver

Tell Us What You Thought Of This Episode Jens Gronemeyer is the President & CEO of Alti-2 Technologies. A computer engineer, entrepreneur, active skydiver, experienced jump pilot, and former drop zone operator, Jens made his first skydive in Höxter, Germany in 1997 and has since logged more than 8,900 jumps. Before acquiring Alti Two in 2021, he built and sold successful technology companies in Europe. He competes in 4-way, 8-way, and 16-way formation skydiving and brings a rare perspective shaped by both deep technical expertise and real-world experience in the air. Topics Covered Founding a computer company in high school — now in its 40th year Serving in the German Air Force at a NATO radar station on the Iron Curtain Building and selling a time & attendance software company  Operating two drop zones in Germany, including purchasing a struggling municipal airport Co-founding a compostable plastics company now generating ~€35M in revenue Acquiring Alti Two in 2021: streamlining repairs, achieving ISO 9001 certification, and tripling the R&D budget Philosophy on debt-free living, calculated risk, and leading by example Key Quotes "Don't believe what you read, don't believe what you hear. Only believe what you see and what you have on your own experience." "No risk, no earnings — but I take calculated risk." "The concept of my life is not making as much money. The concept of my life is having fun." "In skydiving, you meet so many interesting people. I don't think there is any group of people who are so diverse as skydivers." Presented by SSK Industries, CYPRES, Free Fall Films, SKYCRU and Burble. 📲 STAY CONNECTED Website: The 20 Minute Call Instagram: @20MinuteCall Facebook: /20MinuteCall 💙 SUPPORT THE SHOW Love the podcast? Join our Patreon community for early access, bonus content, and exclusive perks. → patreon.com/The20minutecallPodcast ⭐ LEAVE A REVIEW Your 5-star review helps us reach more skydivers like you. Apple Podcasts: [direct-link] Spotify: [direct-link] 🎧 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Subscribe on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts | Spo...