Not everyone can be a talented computer programmer. But knowing how computers “think” is an absolute must for any business person. Luckily, John Maeda is here to help. After years of teaching at MIT and working with tech powerhouses like Sonos, Google, and eBay, Maeda knows how companies can harness the exponential power of technology …
Ranga Muvavarirwa loves working alongside startup companies. The ambitious founders, fast pace, and focused determination inspire the Vice President of Entertainment Technology at Comcast — and offer a glimpse into new technologies being built outside the Comcast ecosystem.
Esports competitions have evolved significantly since then — and Roberts is helping to fuel the industry’s rapid growth. After college, he worked at Activision where he helped launch a $1 million Call of Duty tournament. After seeing the reaction from fans, he knew this wasn’t just fun and games — it was serious business.
From those humble beginnings, Netflix was born. Turning the company from an idea into a powerhouse tech and entertainment company taught Randolph — the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix — valuable lessons: Always be laser-focused on the future; empower employees; embrace new ideas and test them rigorously.
Griggs helped MGMT go from unknown to wildly successful. Could he do the same for startup companies? It led him to launch Cantora, part record label and live events promotion business — part tech investment fund, and liaison between startups founders and the entertainment industry.
LIFT Your Story is a series of workshops running concurrently at Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs in Philadelphia and The Made in NY Media Center in Brooklyn. Each workshop will help startup founders, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and executives refine their company’s missions, enhance their pitches to investors and clients, and elevate their storytelling abilities.
