Where Athletes Forge Ventures. Where Greatness Competes.
The only league built by veterans and athletes, for veteran-athlete entrepreneurs.
Capital Forge League is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization that provides experiential entrepreneurship coaching to military veterans and
athletes transitioning from competitive sports to civilian careers. Through an immersive, competition-based curriculum modeled on game day
operations, participants develop practical business skills—including product development, customer discovery, financial modeling, and leadership.
Execution—by working in teams to simulate real-world venture creation from concept through market validation.
Current Team Projects
Live competition projects. Join a team, earn yard points, and compete for capital.
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Sternotomy & Rib Splint System
Tampa, FL · Brainstorm MedTech
A next-generation chest splint using adhesive anchor patches and elastic straps to support rib and sternum injuries in athletes, reduce pneumonia risk, and support a safer return to play.
Adhesive anchor patches and elastic straps for a secure, comfortable fit
Supports rib and sternum injuries in competitive and recreational athletes
Helps reduce pneumonia risk and supports a safer return to play
Designed for both clinical and training-room environments
A heated filament device that ruptures sutures without tension on the skin, turning a dreaded clinic experience into a fast, painless step in athlete recovery.
Thermally ruptures sutures instead of cutting under tension, dramatically reducing pain
Works with high-tensile strength sutures common in sports medicine procedures
Lowers stress for athletes, trainers, and nurses in post-op and clinic environments
Designed for high-volume sports medicine and orthopedic practice
Next-generation bioabsorbable magnesium-alloy anchors that maintain full pull-out strength during healing, then resorb cleanly — leaving no loose bodies behind.
Bioabsorbable magnesiumalloy anchors maintain pull-out strength, then resorb cleanly
We’re seeking sports technology, fan engagement experiences,
sports medicine and recovery innovation, athlete safety and
protective equipment, performance tracking and analytics,
and training and coaching platforms — with more announcements coming soon.
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Our hands-on coaching methodology develops ownership structures, equity allocation, and Name, Image, and Likeness
(NIL) frameworks as core business literacy concepts. Participants gain workforce-ready skills in financial analysis, investor
communications, and strategic planning while building professional networks with mentors, industry advisors, and potential
employers. The program serves a charitable class - veterans and current and former athletes at all competitive levels -
equipping them with the knowledge and credentials needed for successful civilian career transitions in the
entrepreneurship and innovation economy.
Together = Companies neither could build alone.
“The best co-founders aren't found in business school.
They're forged in service and competition.” — Capital Forge League.
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