Month: December 2020

Got Holiday Downtime? Cozy Up With These 9 Podcasts About Startup Life

Got Holiday Downtime? Cozy Up With These 9 Podcasts About Startup Life

The holidays are a time to relax, recharge and think about the year to come. For a startup founder, that might mean finding ways to keep grinding and growing by diving deeper into topics like venture capital, storytelling, or staying inspired when times get tough. Ideas Elevated podcast presented by Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs covers all these timely topics and more with conversations with some of the brightest minds in the startup.

Demo Day 2020 Replay

Demo Day 2020 Replay

Demo Day 2020: Startups Present Innovations, Partnership Deals Following LIFT Labs Accelerator

Thirteen vigorous weeks led to one extraordinary Demo Day. December 3rd marked the pinnacle of the 2020 Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars, featuring 11 revolutionary startups who are shaping the future of work and innovation. The global founders worked virtually with world-class entrepreneurs and business leaders to sharpen their business models and

Demo Day 2020: Startups Present Innovations, Partnership Deals Following LIFT Labs Accelerator

Demo Day 2020: Startups Present Innovations, Partnership Deals Following LIFT Labs Accelerator

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After receiving hundreds of applications from more than 40 countries, we chose 11 startups shaping the future of work, personalizing customer experiences, and changing entertainment paradigms for our third annual Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars. This year, they completed the 13-week program virtually alongside executives and experts from Comcast NBCUniversal and Techstars.

Ron Kerbs’ Startup, Kidas, Protects Kids Online Without Invading Privacy

Ron Kerbs’ Startup, Kidas, Protects Kids Online Without Invading Privacy

Kerbs launched Kidas, a service that protects children from cyberbullying and online predators on the popular video game and online communication platform Xbox. With a small device connected to a gaming console, Kidas can monitor a child’s online behavior and alert parents about potentially dangerous activities.

Covatic Delivers Personalized Content While Keeping Data Private

Covatic Delivers Personalized Content While Keeping Data Private

Covatic empowers media companies to deliver exceptional in-app experiences by identifying when, where, and how each individual engages with content. Covatic builds a unique engagement schedule and profile for users by learning and predicting activities, behaviors, and preferences.

Ethical AI from Percepta Removes Bias and Inaccuracy From Shoplifting Prevention

Ethical AI from Percepta Removes Bias and Inaccuracy From Shoplifting Prevention

Percepta represents a change from the old paradigm — which lent itself to racial profiling and ineffectiveness. Percepta is ushering in an era where security officers no longer have to watch surveillance footage for hours hoping to catch a potential thief, a process that could lead to racial bias. 

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