Simone Biles has a strong personality, attracting a huge fan base wherever she goes. Notably, Biles is aware of the responsibility she carries with her fame and fortune, especially being regarded as a mental health advocate for athletes around the world. Hence, she invests herself in the welfare of society at every chance she gets.

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Simone Biles’ involvement in a startup has raised its value from millions to billions. As the GOAT of gymnastics, she made a strong impact with her name linked to the mental health startup.

Simone and her magic wand raise mental health startup?s value

2021 has been the year of Simone, as she continues to spread awareness about the importance of mental health. After Tokyo Olympics 2020, Biles has paved the way for a new era in sports, where athletes prioritize mental health accolades and awards. Notably, she did not stop there as she also partnered with the mental health startup, Cerebral.

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Simone Biles with her medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2021

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The 24-year-old is the Chief Impact Officer, and she certainly played the ‘impact’ role incredibly. The value of cerebral raised?from $300 million to a whopping $4.8 B through venture capital.

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Simone Biles wants everyone to have access to resources

The 7-time Olympic medalist has faced a lot of hardships in her life; however, with utmost grit and determination, she sailed through it all. Notably, Biles is now spreading awareness about mental health and its importance.

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While announcing her new partnership, Simone said, ?Mental health is just as important as physical health, but for far too long the stigma of mental health has prevented too many people from seeking help. I have my own challenges with mental health, and therapy has been very empowering for me as I try to be the best person that I can be.”

“I believe everyone should have access to mental health resources and Cerebral gives me the ability to personalize my mental health care experience,? she added.

Hopefully, seeking inspiration from Simone, many more athletes will come forward to share their struggles and prioritize their mental health. As for the young champion, undoubtedly, she will continue to keep working towards the betterment of the world and of the sport.

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Shreya Verma is a US Sports Content Strategist at EssentiallySports, with a focus on Olympic sports and athlete storytelling, covering beats like tennis, gymnastics, basketball, track and field, wrestling, and more. A qualified National Level air pistol shooter, she brings the unique perspective of both an athlete and a journalist to her work. Over the past four years at EssentiallySports, she has covered some of the biggest sporting stages, from managing the Olympic Sports desk during the Winter Olympics 2022 to spearheading the US Open 2025 coverage and content strategy. In 2024, she was on the ground in Paris for the Summer Olympics, where she interviewed legends and rising stars, including Carl Lewis, Laurie Hernandez, Fred Kerley, Noah Lyles, Quincy Hall, and Grant Holloway, who memorably offered her the chance to try on his gold medal. She also connected with icons and fan favorites such as Tom Brady, Katie Ledecky, Tara Davis & Hunter Woodhall, Andy Murray, Ilona Maher, Kevon Williams, Jonathan Owens, and Neeraj Chopra, while capturing emotional family perspectives from Nellie Biles, Jordan Chiles’ mother, Suni Lee’s mother, and Katie Ledecky’s brother, Michael. Her journalism is marked by authenticity, access, and a deep passion for highlighting perseverance and human connection in sports. Inspired by Olympic champions like Allyson Felix and Vincent Hancock, Shreya continues to carve her path as a storyteller.

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