Month: November 2020

Want Kevin O’Leary to Invest in Your Startup? Follow These 5 Rules

Want Kevin O’Leary to Invest in Your Startup? Follow These 5 Rules

Shark Tank co-host Kevin O’Leary (aka Mr. Wonderful.)

To be a successful startup founder you need a 90-second pitch, deep knowledge of your potential market, and the ability to be honest in the face of adversity. That’s according to Shark Tank co-host Kevin O’Leary (aka Mr. Wonderful.)

Cast.app Solves Big Data’s Big Problem

Cast.app Solves Big Data’s Big Problem

Cast is changing that paradigm with video. Imagine a two-minute video explaining your 401(k) performance over the past year — featuring your specific data. Imagine a quick video explaining recent changes to your cell phone bill. Cast’s short-form videos explain complex concepts in a one-on-one format — driving engagement and action, not analysis paralysis. Casts can be used to deliver information internally to executives or externally to customers.

VIDEO: LIVE@LIFT–Building & Growing Inclusive Teams: Company Culture

VIDEO: LIVE@LIFT–Building & Growing Inclusive Teams: Company Culture

In this session, you will learn how to create a sustainable and inclusive culture for your company. This event was moderated by Juan Otero, VP of Diversity and Inclusion for Comcast Corporation.

Why Pank Patel Loves Learning from Fast-Moving Startups

Why Pank Patel Loves Learning from Fast-Moving Startups

Headshot of Pank Patel

When he was finally face-to-face with founders Maisha Burt and Allyson McDougal he immediately noticed their palpable energy despite hours of previous meetings. Brimming with enthusiasm himself, Patel turned the tables and pitched the startup on his mentorship — citing his ability to dig deep into financial models, introduce them to senior executives at Comcast, and help refine investor pitches.

LIFToff Challenge: Smart, Sustainable Environments

LIFToff Challenge: Smart, Sustainable Environments

Relive a special LIVE@LIFT focused on our program for enterprise-ready startups, LIFToff. This event provides insights into how IoT technology helps build smart, sustainable communities and environments.

Digital Bedside Manner: Beam Health and the Future of Telemedicine

Digital Bedside Manner: Beam Health and the Future of Telemedicine

Beam Health, a startup Sas launched with long-time friend Ranga Jayawardena. Beam Health is a telemedicine platform for patients and doctors to connect through HIPAA-compliant online video calls. Patients can get treatment from their existing physicians, or choose a specialist from anywhere in the United States. They don’t need to download software. 

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