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From NFL to CEO: Larry Fitzgerald on embracing discomfort and investing in innovation
Mike Gitlin
President and Chief Executive Officer
Investor, Philanthropist and Former NFL Wide Receiver

Welcome to “The Power of Advice.” In this limited series, we’ve lined up industry leaders, business innovators and entrepreneurs to share their journeys of building brands, reinventing careers and learning lessons. In our first episode, we hear from Larry Fitzgerald, 11-time Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals.



Mike Gitlin is president and chief executive officer of Capital Group. He is also the chair of the Capital Group Management Committee. Mike has 31 years of investment industry experience (as of 12/31/2024). He holds a bachelor's degree from Colgate University.

Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. is an NFL legend, but he’s also an investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist and great human being. 


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