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98: Matt Mooney - How to Start a Business and be a Pro-Baller: From Courtside to Founder
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Stepping into the shoes of an elite athlete, few of us can grasp the sheer dedication it takes to excel, let alone pair it with the cunning of a sharp entrepreneur. On this episode, we bring you a session with Matt Mooney, the mastermind behind Athletic IQ and an international basketball player. Matt opens up about his extraordinary journey through the realms of professional sports and entrepreneurship, offering a rare glimpse into the tenacity required to foster a groundbreaking startup while pursuing the pinnacle of athletic performance. His vision for Athletic IQ is ambitious yet grounded in the desire to uplift and transform the world of basketball. Join us for an episode that's as much about heart and soul as it is about hoops and high stakes.
In a nutshell, you will learn more about:
- Matt’s childhood dream of playing basketball and his achievements in the sport
- The premature end of his NBA career and its mental and emotional impact on him
- Overcoming his reluctance to play overseas and the challenges he faced upon moving to Spain
- Valuable lessons learned from his time as an NBA player, despite limited opportunities
- His entrepreneurial journey and mindset, cultivated during his high school days and at the University of South Dakota
- The inspiration behind founding Athletic IQ
- How he drew lessons from his brother’s startup and surrounded himself with the right people to propel his business venture
... and so much more!
Are you looking for Career Clarity for your next step, for more information, or to book a consultancy, make sure you check out www.2ndwind.io
Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-mooney-athletiq
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_m_mooney/
Chapters
1. Balancing Basketball and Entrepreneurship (00:00:00)
2. From NBA Dreams to Overseas Entrepreneur (00:13:09)
3. Learning and Balancing Faith and Business (00:27:08)
4. Balancing Basketball and Business Responsibilities (00:31:07)
5. Balancing Basketball and Business Dreams (00:35:51)
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