GSIC Global Mentoring Programme
A selective two-month programme connecting the next generation of sportstech talent with senior leaders from Microsoft, Manchester City, Standard Chartered, CONMEBOL, ATOS and more. Places are limited and every application is reviewed individually.
What's included?
Individual mentoring
Four hours of dedicated 1:1 sessions with your mentor, tailored to your career advancement and skills-building.
Weekly masterclasses
Eight guest lectures, one per week, from selected speakers across the core sports-business domains.
Kick-off & bootcamp
Group milestone sessions with pitch presentations, roundtable dialogue with mentors, and high-impact networking.
Alumni network
Membership of the GSIC Alumni Network long after the programme ends.
Two VIP tickets to the GSIC Summit
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Our Mentors
Erica Kerner
Standard Chartered Bank
Iris Córdoba
GSIC powered by Microsoft
Maria Barberá
CONMEBOL
Katrina de Jersey
French Australian Women in Business
Neha Monga
Microsoft
Lirone Glikman
The Human Factor
Nicola Graham
Hytro
Peggy Tng
GSIC powered by Microsoft
Rebecca Dance-Shuker
City Football Group
Natalia Sanchez
World Skate
Claire Ritchie
CR Consulting
Joana Videgain Luzar
BOOST
May Schooling
Mexim Singapore
Leonor Gallardo Guerrero
University of Castilla-La Mancha
Joannes Warnes
Octagon
Marina Boter
Global Smart IoT
Judit Hidaldo
Andorra Business
Joanna Ong-Ash
Bravery Communications
Susanna Thng
Kai Tak Sports Park
Veronica Brunati
Telemundo
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.