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Building Sports Empires with an Entrepreneurial Edge: Michele Kang and Gerry Cardinale

Building Sports Empires with an Entrepreneurial Edge: Michele Kang and Gerry Cardinale

Update: 2025-08-01
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Moderator: Jessica Gelman


Panelists: Michele Kang, Gerry Cardinale


Join an exclusive conversation with Gerry Cardinale and Michele Kang, two entrepreneurs who are literally changing the sports industry.  Both founders have taken unique approaches to expanding global reach through investment approach and team ownership structure. Michele Kang is a pioneering entrepreneur and investor who has transformed women’s sports by founding and leading Kynisca, the world's pre-eminent women sports organization and the first woman-owned multi-team global organization dedicated to women’s football. Gerry Cardinale is the visionary creator, managing partner, and chief investment officer of RedBird Capital Partners, where his leadership has driven over $10 billion in investments across sports, media, and entertainment. The discussion led by Jessica Gelman will highlight their journey from early beginnings that has led to how and why they are building sports empires today.

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Building Sports Empires with an Entrepreneurial Edge: Michele Kang and Gerry Cardinale

Building Sports Empires with an Entrepreneurial Edge: Michele Kang and Gerry Cardinale

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