Meet the Ambassadors of GSIC Powered by Microsoft
To accelerate innovation adoption in the sports industry, GSIC partners with a global network of passionate senior professionals driving transformation in the sports industry. As a GSIC Powered by Microsoft Ambassador, they represent innovation, foster collaboration, and help shape the future of sports and the acceleration of technology adoption in the sports industry worldwide.
Our Ambassadors
Jaime Domínguez
Spain
Lars Gjøls-Andersen
Denmark
Maria Martin Civiac
Spain / Switzerland
Benedict Manalo, Jr.
Philippines
Kupakwashe Desmond Mukurumbira
Zimbabwe
Grace Sabandar
Indonesia
Nicola Graham
United Kingdom
Lilian Baudard
France / UAE
Brian Wesaala
Kenya
Damian Alcala
Argentina
Ethan Yuchen Feng
China / United States
Audra Shallal
France
Pontus Gustafsson
Sweden
Katrina de Jersey
Australia
Oumayma Es-saydy
Morocco
Daniel Kulig
Poland
Matteo Montanari
Italy
Christoph Rapp
Germany
Laura Sandström
Finland
Özgül Dalkılıç
Turkey
Ricardo Fernando Gomes Silva
Brazil
Steve Frost
Australia
GSIC POWERED BY MICROSOFT AMBASSADORS
The appointed Ambassadors will not have a permanent or full-time role, therefore, it is important that their commitment to the project is compatible with other projects or appointments. Ambassadors should be able to demonstrate:
Seniority
- More than three years of experience in the sports and/or entrepreneurial ecosystem (startup ecosystem, acceleration programs, investments...)
- Network of contacts
- Ability to represent GSIC when needed
Proactivity
- GSIC Ambassadors are meant to develop opportunities for innovation in the sports industry leveraging GSIC assets and projects
- Appointment is for a year. Annual renewal of GSIC Ambassadors in territory will be subject to a certain activity
Community Commitment
- GSIC ambassadors are individuals that on a professional or personal level are committed or eager to be committed in the sports / innovation landscape in their own country
TERRITORIES
GSIC Ambassadors will become a squad of connected thought leaders that will represent GSIC exclusively in their own territory. The list of countries is not exhaustive and if any potential ambassadors believe other territories should be included they are welcome to apply
EUROPE
GERMANY
FRANCE
ITALY
UK
FINLAND
NORWAY
SWEDEN
DENMARK
BENELUX
BALTICS
CENTRAL EUROPE
SPAIN
MENA
SAUDI ARABIA TURKEY
UAE
QATAR EGYPT ISRAEL
AMERICA
USA
CANADA ARGENTINA BRAZIL
ASIA
CHINA JAPAN SOUTH KOREA AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND INDIA INDONESIA MALAYSIA THE PHILIPPINES
What to Expect
GSIC Ambassadors will gain exclusive access to global networks, insights and will leverage GSIC Powered by Microsoft assets to accelerate technology and innovation adoption in the sports industry. Below, a list of what you can expect from the program:
- Representation: Possibility to represent exclusively in your territory one of the organizations at the global forefront of
innovation in the sports industry
- Compensation: Commission-based only
- Training: On GSIC Powered by Microsoft strategic projects and methodologies
- Education: Access to online course "AI & Innovation in the Sports Industry" by Founderz and GSIC Powered by Microsoft
- Impact: Become the agent of change of the sports industry in your territory. Influence the adoption of technology in sports and contribute to industry growth.
- Global Recognition: Be part of an international community of thought leaders.
- Exclusive Access: Get early insights into GSIC programs, sports industry events, and cutting-edge technologies.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with startups, sports organizations, and tech innovators.