Cassandra Vega

Intro Cassandra "Cassie" Vega is a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist who has made her mark in both the tech and sports industries. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Cassie grew up in a Cuban-American household that valued hard work and innovation. Her parents were small business owners, and their entrepreneurial spirit inspired her from a young age. After earning degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration from Stanford University, Cassie co-founded **LumiTech**, a groundbreaking company specializing in wearable technology. LumiTech's products, including smart fitness trackers and performance-enhancing athletic gear, revolutionized how athletes train and compete. The company’s success catapulted Cassie into the spotlight as one of the youngest self-made billionaires in the world. Cassie's passion for sports was fueled by her experiences as a college athlete; she played club soccer at Stanford and remained a lifelong fan of women’s sports. Despite her busy career in tech, she was a vocal advocate for gender equity in athletics, frequently funding initiatives to support women’s sports programs at the grassroots level. When the Aurora Hoops League (AHL) was announced, Cassie saw it as the perfect opportunity to combine her love for sports with her business acumen. She believed in the league’s mission to revolutionize women’s basketball. Cassie purchased the Charlotte Solstice franchise, drawn to the city’s vibrant community and its potential to become a hub for women’s basketball.