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How I Started My Non-Profit The Hidden Opponent (Founder Story!)
About this episode
Have you ever wondered how Vic started The Hidden Opponent? Or what it really takes to launch and run a non-profit? This episode is your crash course! Vic shares why she founded THO, how Kobe Bryant played a key role, and the real behind-the-scenes of building a movement for student-athlete mental health. She also introduces THO’s new CEO, their Avengers-level Board of Directors, and gives a sneak peek at the adidas x The Hidden Opponent collab — out now! If you’re passionate about mental health or want to make a difference, this episode will leave you fired up to take action.
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Learn more: thehiddenopponent.org
Follow: @thehiddenopponent
Vic’s TEDx Talk: The Hidden Opponent: Student Athletes And Mental Health
Read: Geese Are Never Swans by Kobe Bryant
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