Niko de Weymann

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Niko de Weymann
Born (1984-09-06) September 6, 1984 (age 40)
Wilmington, Delaware, US
Occupation(s)Chief Executive Officer, Luthier, Artist, Designer, Inventor, Historian

Niko de Weymann (born September 6, 1984) is an American musical industry executive, artist, luthier, engineer, historian, philanthropist and since 2015, the current president of Weymann guitars.

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He was an early contributor and founder for the world's first musical related Non-Governmental Organization NGO called IMIRAD the International Musical Instrument Registry and Database, presently serving as custodian & historian. [1] [2]

Early life

Niko de Weymannn was born & raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia (Wilmington, Delaware). At a young age, he was highly involved in both TaeKwonDo, Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. [3] From 1992 to 2002, Niko received mentoring by Grand Master Rocky Farley of Baltimore and the Gracie family of Brazil. [4] In 1996 and 1997, de Weymann was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame, earning distinction as the top international competitor (per '96, '97 calendar year). [5]

Education

De Weymann briefly attended West Virginia University, having received a partial scholarship for Track & Field, specializing in Pole Vault and 100 metres dash. In 2002/2003, due to Title IX complications, West Virginia University canceled the mens track program, ultimately eliminating Niko from scholarship and ultimately, attendance. [6] [7] [8] By last moment default, de Weymann applied to the University of Delaware and enrolled into the 2003/2004 semester, transitioning away from athletics and beginning his pursuit of entrepreneurship, leadership, business and public policy undergraduate studies.

Career

In the late 1990s into 2002, de Weymann developed an internet based, social utility that assisted musicians in tracking their lost and stolen instruments. The platform would eventually evolve into an international coalition known as the International Musical Instrument Registry and Database (IMIRAD); the world's first scientific Non-Governmental Organization facilitating the advancement & preservation of musical artifacts, instruments & specialty services for fellow musicians. [9]

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References

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  2. ↑ Musical Company, Weymann. "Company". Weymann.world. Weymann. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  3. ↑ Writer, Staff. "World Legend Marital Arts". worldlegendmartialartsgms.weebly.com. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  4. ↑ Writer, Staff. "World Martial Arts Hall of Fame". wmahf.semkhor.com. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  5. ↑ Writer, Staff. "World Martial Arts Hall of Fame". World Martial Arts Hall of Fame. wmahf.semkhor.com. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  6. ↑ Cohen, Adam (November 2003). "Under the Axe". Runners World. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  7. ↑ Raby, John. "Marshall Cuts Men's Track". Midland Daily News. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
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