a16z Podcast
Transitioning From Gymnast to Investor with Aly Raisman
Jul 17, 2024
Two-time Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman, now an investor and part of A16Z's Cultural Leadership Fund, joins Julie Yoo and Daisy Wolf to share her transition from competitive sports to the business world. Aly emphasizes the importance of mental health and financial literacy, revealing how her athletic experience parallels her entrepreneurial journey. She addresses critical gaps in women's health solutions and advocates for improved patient advocacy. With a passion for empowering women in healthcare, she inspires others to create impactful businesses.
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Quick takeaways
- Importance of mental health support in athletics and post-career life.
- Advocacy for financial literacy and investing, especially in women's health solutions.
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Ali Raisman's Gymnastics Training Intensity and Transition to Post-Competitive Life
Ali Raisman shares her intense training schedule from a young age, spending six days a week in the gym for 4-7 hours daily to achieve Olympic success. She reflects on the mental and physical demands of training, highlighting the lack of focus on mental health support during her gymnastics career. Raisman emphasizes the importance of mental health care, currently seeing a therapist weekly, and finding balance in post-gymnastics life through minimal workouts and focusing on feeling good.
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