M&A & Capital Formation | Fractional CGO | Keynote Speaker | Board Member | Multi-Exited Entrepreneur | Angel Investor | Community Curator | Wellness & Mental Health Advocate
Let's Celebrate Community, Mental Health, and the Beautiful Game Soccer has been a central part of my life—playing in the English Premier League, and working with the U.S. Women’s National Team during our gold-medal-winning quest at the 2012 London Olympics. It’s a sport that has shaped me, revealing my character and teaching me lessons about discipline, focus, camaraderie, strategy, teamwork, determination, and so much more. That’s why I’m thrilled to support and advise The Sensational League, which is bringing the power of play to cities across the country, starting with my hometown. It’s more than just a league—it’s a movement rooted in community and mental health, with soccer as the unifying force. At a time when life feels increasingly stressful, The Sensational League reminds us of the joy and connection that come from play. Over the years, I’ve heard some say that women shouldn’t compete, as if competition is somehow incompatible with collaboration or belonging. I couldn’t disagree more. Competition calls us to grow, to bring our best, and to inspire others to do the same. Today, we’re finally starting to see the recognition women’s sports deserve—not just for the incredible quality on the field but for the impact it makes off the field as well. The Sensational League is led by one of my favorite people, Majken Gilmartin, a visionary who we're also proud to call a member of Angel Club. If you’re passionate about creating vibrant communities through soccer—or if you’re simply curious about how you can bring this league to your city—I encourage you to reach out to Majken directly to explore partnership opportunities. Let’s keep building a world where connection, play, and inclusion thrive. Who do you want to win with? Let's win together.
if you have a moment listen to the players from our new league in Detroit. What matters to them. We are creating a women's rec. league where teams are being scored for their community impact, athletic performance, and dedication to foster mental health. Thank you Detroit Players and Detroit City FC for leaning in, means a million. If you can imagine this format with your company, club, city, country.. we would love to talk. It's early stage, and we are figuring things out.. but again this is mostly the way we work. Huge love to friends who listened, supported and played along Lone Kaae Morell Kely Nascimento Amanda Vandervort Amanda Moura Pietrzak Kristina Maria Madsen, PhD Rikke Rønholt Albertsen Henriette Nielsen Lucy Mills Jackie Bachteler Marisa Schlenker Keila Zarí Pérez Khalida Popal Angel Gambino Caroline K. Jens Wiberg Larsson Charlotte W Larsson Jacob Barnes Katja Iversen Marie Hansen Novo Nordisk Foundation and many more.. https://lnkd.in/eQAazAiX
Co-founder, CEO at EIR Org / Global Goals World Cup/ Sensational League
1moThank you Angel Gambino for the way you navigate and work in the world, it gives hope and a beautiful sense of possible - and togetherness. big hugs