Sophia Bush to spotlight the growing opportunity to invest in women's sports and women entrepreneurs
NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women's Capital Summit will bring together leading voices from sports, investing, business and media for a timely conversation on the rapidly expanding economic opportunity surrounding women's sports and women entrepreneurs.
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