From the Pool to Purpose: Beyond the Finish Line: Redefining Success and Resilience
Agenda:
4:00 PM - Food, Drinks & Networking
4:25 PM - Fireside Chat begins
5:00 PM - Q&A
5:30 PM - Closing Remarks
Talk Title: "From the Pool to Purpose: Beyond the Finish Line: Redefining Success and Resilience"
Guest Speaker: Summer Sanders - Olympic Gold Medalist, Sports Commentator & Entrepreneur
In Conversation with: Ashlea Wallington - Executive Director, Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP)
Join us for an intimate fireside chat with Olympic champion Summer Sanders as she shares her powerful story of resilience—from the pressure of elite competition to navigating life's challenges beyond the podium. Summer will discuss how the mental toughness and adaptability she developed as an athlete have shaped her entrepreneurial ventures, media career, and approach to well-being. Discover insights on bouncing back from setbacks, maintaining peak performance without burnout, and building a life of purpose after achieving your biggest goals.
This event is brought to you by the Stanford Initiative for Entrepreneurial Resilience & Well-Being (SIER). SIER is a collaboration between the Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign and the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP).
More about Summer:
Summer Sanders is a four-time Olympic medalist (two gold, one silver, one bronze) from the 1992 Barcelona Games, where she became one of the most decorated American athletes of those Olympics. Beyond her athletic achievements, Summer has built a diverse career as a television host, sports commentator, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur.
Following her swimming career, Sanders became a household name as media commentary and the host of Nickelodeon's "Figure It Out" and NBC's "NBA Inside Stuff." She has worked as a commentator for major networks including NBC Sports and Yahoo! Sports, and competed on "Celebrity Apprentice" and "Splash."
As a speaker and advocate, Summer focuses on resilience, goal-setting, health, and wellness. She co-founded Nota, a nutritional supplement company, demonstrating her commitment to wellness beyond competitive sports. Summer is passionate about inspiring others—especially young people—to pursue their dreams while maintaining balance and mental health.
A graduate of Stanford University, Summer remains connected to her alma mater and continues to inspire the next generation of leaders and athletes with her authentic approach to success and well-being.