Sports Business Leader & Health Technology Entrepreneur; Founder of Cognosante; Owner of Washington Spirit

McLean, VA, USA
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Michele Kang Biography

Michele Kang is a businesswoman, investor, and philanthropist whose career encompasses health information technology, entrepreneurship, and the advancement of women's sports globally. Kang began her professional journey as a management consultant before joining Ernst & Young as a partner. At Northrop Grumman, she served as a senior executive and expanded the Information Technology Health Solutions division. Kang later founded Cognosante, a company specializing in technology solutions for government health systems, which has become a recognized provider of health technology for federal health, military, intelligence agencies, and state health programs.

Kang's entrepreneurial achievements have been acknowledged with honors such as the EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Services Award and the Horatio Alger Award.

Kang became the first woman of color to own a National Women's Soccer League team, acquiring the Washington Spirit. She has focused on advancing the league by promoting parity in infrastructure, sponsorship, media, and diversity among league owners. Kang expanded her involvement in women's football by acquiring OL Lyonnes of France's Première Ligue and the London City Lionesses, the only fully independent women's-only football club among England's top two professional women's leagues. She owns three teams: the Washington Spirit, OL Lyonnes, and the London City Lionesses, which compete in the National Women's Soccer League, France's Première Ligue, and England's Women's Super League, respectively.

Kang launched Kynisca, a multi-team global organization dedicated to professionalizing women's football and demonstrating its commercial viability and cultural impact. Inspired by Cynisca of Sparta, Kynisca aims to advance female athletic potential and the professionalization of women's sports. Through Kynisca Sports International, Kang works to build an interconnected women's football system, facilitating collaboration in performance science, data, scouting, coaching, recruitment, and player development. The Kynisca Innovation Hub, a nonprofit organization, is central to this vision, with a goal to raise $100 million to support female athletic performance, including a $50 million seed contribution from Kang and matching donations.

Kang's philanthropy extends beyond her clubs. She has pledged $30 million to U.S. Soccer, representing the largest philanthropic investment in U.S. Soccer's women's and girls' programs and the most significant donation by a woman to the organization. Kang has also supported teams such as USA Women's Rugby and organizations like IDA Sports, contributing to the development of women's sports equipment. She is recognized as a global advocate for gender equity in soccer, particularly in the pursuit of equal pay.

Kang has been recognized by Sports Pro as one of the top 10 influential figures shaping the sports industry, named a Power Player in Women's Sports by Sports Business Journal, and listed among the 50 Most Influential Figures in Sports by Sports Illustrated. She received the World Football Summit Award for Best Executive, becoming the first woman to earn the distinction. Kang's work in sports is guided by the principle that talent and demand exist in the women's game, and the focus is on providing the investment, leadership, and infrastructure necessary to realize its full potential.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/28/2026.

Michele Kang Videos

Michele Kang - CBS Sports/"We Need to Talk"

Michele Kang - CBS Sports/"We Need to Talk"

Michele Kang is changing the game in women’s sports.

Michele Kang - 2023 Horatio Alger Award Recipient

Michele Kang - 2023 Horatio Alger Award Recipient

Michele Kang - 2022 Washington Business Hall of Fame Laureate

Michele Kang - 2022 Washington Business Hall of Fame Laureate

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Michele Kang is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michele Kang for your event is available upon request. Michele Kang generally travels from McLean, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sara Blakely, Linda Alvarado, Mia Hamm, Peggy Cherng and Ginger Menown. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michele Kang for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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