Marc Gasol on Girona: ‘I want to pass on my DNA’

Spanish International Center Marc Gasol This Thursday, he was the star guest of “Investor Day” at Angels, the entrepreneurial pole investment firm of businessman La Marina de Empresas. Juan Roig and how it’s been since he founded it in 2014 basketball girona With ACB debut just around the corner, he is aiming for a project that conveys his own “DNA”.

“In 2014 we started from scratch, but being a senior wasn’t my intention. I wanted to spend more years at the base,” he explained. gasolineis currently the “founder, president and player” of the Catalan team.

“I want my DNA to be passed down and people to understand. My name is relatively important to me, but my essence should not be lost,” he said. gasolineelaborated on some of the values, practices, or integration projects they promote. gasoline13 entrepreneurs presented their projects to about 250 investors.

The Catalan explained that the club has grown from 10 to 100 employees and has a committee that includes brothers. po As the vice president who decides things “by consensus”, he also emphasized that he is the one who has the final word if not.

gasoline He highlighted that sports account for 3.3% of Spain’s GDP and how the specialization of the structure is driving the arrival of investment capital. “‘Friends help me with the economy’ has led to hiring more prepared people,” he analyzed.

Businessman in front of an audience with his former teammates selected Alex Mumble world Fernando San Emeterio (currently as a coaching staff) valencia basketball), remembering that more and more elite athletes are starting business projects, giving an example Gerard Pique, lebron james, Fernando Alonso Also Stephen Curryamong others.

Furthermore, he said the change meant a step to him. Akasvayu Girona His only concern was the “size of beer” he planned to drink, which rose to what he had in mind a few months ago with “budget balance” and the next day’s “rua.”

gasoline I explained the resistance I had to overcome from the clubs I was already in. Girona When they advertised their teams, they now have almost 40 teams, including women’s, 3×3 and wheelchair basketball.

He also said he is eager to reach the maximum quota of 4,000 members who have been gathered “to leave 15% for ticket purchases” and to attract fans beyond his loyal followers “in scarves”. Stated.

“The 13 years in the NBA have been very useful to me. I like to learn a lot and I am curious. It’s a matter of trial and error for constant improvement, ”he pointed out.

gasoline He stressed that he expects them to complete the course and transition to Sports Public Limited Company, and that the budget for this campaign is around €4.5 million.