2021 areas of focus
CONNECTED
LIVING
Home as the epicenter
for modern living
CONNECTED
LIVING
Next-generation smart home applications and virtual technologies have turned the home into our operating system for work, school, entertainment, socializing, exercising, health, and wellness.
NEXT GEN
ENTERTAINMENT
Multi-screened
& multi-format
NEXT GEN
ENTERTAINMENT
The way we consume content is ever-evolving, with more immersion and interactivity. New platforms, formats and technologies provide additional opportunities to create and deliver a broader range of entertainment and lifestyle experiences.
FUTURE
OF WORK
The hybrid workforce
FUTURE
OF WORK
The future of work will be distributed. Hybrid workplace models with teams spread out globally as well as in-person will require newer, richer collaboration tools that better enable teams to work together and/or asynchronously.
PERSONALIZED
EXPERIENCES
Contextual interactions
with customers
PERSONALIZED
EXPERIENCES
Consumers deserve and demand experiences that are customized to their individual preferences. Advances in data and technologies enable a better understanding of consumers and create opportunities to develop new offerings and delivery models.
SPORTSTECH
Investing in and building
the future of sports
SPORTSTECH
Startups are actively changing the world of competitive and professional sports providing players and teams with a competitive edge built on technology and innovation.
More than 200 Founders Sound Off on Building Startup Ecosystems
More than 200 Founders Sound Off on Building Startup Ecosystems
Each year the Comcast NBCUniversal Startup Engagement team embarks on its City Tour, criss-crossing the United States to meet with startup leaders and learn what makes each ecosystem unique. With travel curtailed this year, the team conducted virtual events in seven cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The roundtable discussions with more than 200 founders, funders, and startup leaders led to incredible insights about entrepreneurship, fundraising, and building connections.
With travel curtailed this year, the Comcast NBCUniversal Startup Engagement team hosted virtual events with founders, funders and startup leaders in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia and Washington DC. The roundtable discussions led to incredible insights about entrepreneurship, fundraising, and building connections.
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Female Founders & Funders: Telling Your Brand Story Event Replay
In February, we hosted Female Founders and Funders event featuring an exciting collaboration with The Gotham Film & Media Institute's Womxn Owning It. Host and entrepreneur Kendra Bracken-Ferguson discussed her experience building the health and wellness company rē•spin with actress Halle Berry. You'll learn specific tools and tactics to ensure your brand makes a great first impression.
In February, we hosted Female Founders and Funders event featuring an exciting collaboration with The Gotham Film & Media Institute's Womxn Owning It. Host and entrepreneur Kendra Bracken-Ferguson discussed her experience building the health and wellness company rē•spin with actress Halle Berry. You'll learn specific tools and tactics to ensure your brand makes a great first impression.
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Ready for LIFToff? Connecting Enterprise-Ready Startups With Comcast NBCUniversal
Meet the Startup Making Water Management Smarter
Throughout the year, LIFT Labs will issue challenges connected to strategic focus areas and innovation priorities at Comcast NBCUniversal and accept applications from startups worldwide. After careful evaluation, finalists will receive exposure to top executives and decision makers to explore business development opportunities. Results include proof of concept deals, paid pilot programs, or commercial agreements with one of Comcast NBCUniversal’s business units.
Throughout the year, LIFT Labs will issue challenges connected to strategic focus areas and innovation priorities at Comcast NBCUniversal and accept applications from startups worldwide. After careful evaluation, finalists will receive exposure to top executives and decision makers to explore business development opportunities. Results include proof of concept deals, paid pilot programs, or commercial agreements with one of Comcast NBCUniversal’s business units.
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Startup Diversity is Just the Beginning, Inclusivity is the Glue
Hiring a diverse team is a great way to build racial and gender equity in your workplace — but it’s just the beginning. Next comes inclusion. This means, taking meaningful steps to create a community where voices are heard, employees feel welcomed, and advancement opportunities are open to all
Hiring a diverse team is a great way to build racial and gender equity in your workplace — but it’s just the beginning. Next comes inclusion. This means, taking meaningful steps to create a community where voices are heard, employees feel welcomed, and advancement opportunities are open to all
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The GIST, a Sports Community For Women, Partnering With NBA, Fanduel, and Raising Seed Round
Ellen Hyslop, Roslyn McLarty, and Jacie deHoop knew the male-dominated world of sports coverage needed a female perspective. That’s why they launched The GIST, offering sports content and experiences for women and by women. One look at their popular email newsletter and social channels showcases a unique, millennial, female voice. The content feels like chit-chatting with a sports-loving friend and features women’s sports prominently.
Ellen Hyslop, Roslyn McLarty, and Jacie deHoop knew the male-dominated world of sports coverage needed a female perspective. That’s why they launched The GIST, offering sports content and experiences for women and by women. One look at their popular email newsletter and social channels showcases a unique, millennial, female voice. The content feels like chit-chatting with a sports-loving friend and features women’s sports prominently.
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