When John Barbosa founded U-Pro Soccer, he wasn’t trying to create the next Silicon Valley tech empire — he was a dad designing a better way for kids to train at home. His AI-powered, gamified training platform uses computer vision and biomechanics to turn any living room into a world-class soccer academy, giving young athletes access to professional-level feedback without leaving the house.

But while Barbosa had the vision, passion, and entrepreneurial grit, he knew one thing: He never intended to be a tech founder.

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“I’m just the dad trying to create a new toy for his kid,” Barbosa said. “…there’s a lot of technical skills needed to take on this journey.”

That’s where The Builders League, a Manitoba-based organization founded by friend and fellow entrepreneur Diogo

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