Gabe Gonsalves is the Founder and CEO of Hall of Bids, a next-generation venture at the intersection of collectibles and finance. A lifelong enthusiast, Gabe’s passion for trading cards began at just five years old in Sports Collectibles in Peabody, Massachusetts, the same shop where his father collected decades earlier. Starting with modestly priced vintage packs from the 1980s and 1990s, Gabe made his first significant trade deal as a sophomore in college, an early sign of the entrepreneurial drive that would shape his future.
Before launching Hall of Bids, Gabe built a strong foundation in operations and financial strategy through his role as an Operations Specialist at CVS Health Corporation, and as a University Financial Representative at Northwestern, where he led initiatives in data analytics and supply chain efficiency, with a targeted focus on reducing shrink rates. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Menlo College in the heart of Silicon Valley, where he deepened his understanding of capital markets, alternative investments, and the limitations of traditional wealth-building strategies.
Driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to meaningful investment opportunities, Gabe founded Hall of Bids to break down barriers, provide real opportunities for investors and collectors and reveal the untapped power of collectibles, tax-efficient, alternative assets with real-time performance visibility, investments you can hold, watch grow, and pass down through generations. In a world where rising costs and stagnant wages make traditional wealth-building seem out of reach, Gabe is shaping a legacy where ownership, opportunity, and access converge, ensuring that everyone can unlock the value they rightfully deserve.
“I understand the challenges people face today just to make ends meet. Every hardworking individual deserves access to opportunities that allow them to grow their wealth and invest in their future. Hall of Bids provides that opportunity, whether it's fueled by passion or the desire to invest a little extra money in something meaningful and profitable”
Gabe Gonsalves
FOUNDER - CEO