CNBC’s Julia Boorstin speaks with Kara Nortman, co-founder of Angel City FC and Monarch Collective, about the growth of women’s sports and its investment potential. Nortman reflects on her move from tech and venture capital into sports, how AI can help emerging teams work more efficiently, and why strong cultures, human connection, data privacy and diverse perspectives matter as AI evolves.
Season 2 of the CNBC Changemakers podcast features conversations with female leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture in the age of AI.
In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin speaks with Kara Nortman, co-founder of Angel City Football Club and Monarch Collective, about the growth of women’s sports and the investment opportunity behind it. Nortman reflects on her move from technology and venture capital into sports, and how she’s helping build teams, businesses and communities across the U.S. and Europe.
Nortman also explains how AI can help emerging teams work more efficiently—and why strong team cultures and human connection remain essential. She discusses AI’s potential to widen gender gaps, the importance of protecting sensitive data, and the leadership value of curiosity, self-awareness and welcoming different perspectives.
This interview was recorded on October 12, 2026.
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