From Pro Athlete to Business Owner: Michael 'Juice' Thompson

In this episode of Clubhouse Talks, Northwestern alum and former pro basketball player Michael "Juice" Thompson shares his journey from playing overseas to starting the Juice Hoops Foundation, a nonprofit supporting youth, and neurodiversity. Juice discusses the challenges of launching a nonprofit, such as securing funding and building awareness, and emphasizes the importance of networking and community collaboration. He offers valuable advice for aspiring nonprofit founders on careful planning, leveraging resources, and staying positive.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:28 Introduction
03:28 From Basketball to Business
04:27 Nickname 'Juice' Explained
9:42 Launching Juice Hoops Foundation
12:15 Challenges of Starting a Nonprofit
23:01 Key Lessons from Basketball
25:00 Insights on Nonprofit Challenges
29:03 Growing Support and Awareness
31:32 Global Impact Strategies
38:07 Advice for Nonprofit Founders
43:00 Athlete to Nonprofit Transition
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Excellent interview!!!