Month: February 2021

Internal Comcast Team Operates Like a Startup Within a Fortune 30 Company

Internal Comcast Team Operates Like a Startup Within a Fortune 30 Company

“Job search processes today are outdated, inefficient and often inequitable,” said Sadoulet. “We want to reimagine how people can access information to help them find a job. We have an opportunity through our platforms to offer employment-related content to customers in a unique, accessible way and transform their job search into a more interactive, engaging experience — from the comfort of their homes.”

Meet the Startup Making Water Management Smarter

Meet the Startup Making Water Management Smarter

Kovscek came up with the idea in 2016 after watching Shark Tank with his six children. They took turns pitching fictional companies — so Kovscek held up a tube of lip balm and presented it as an invention that finds water leaks. Answering pointed questions from his kids and hearing their eager feedback made him wonder if this idea could actually turn into a company. 

Yancey Strickler: Startup Founders Should Make Decisions Based on Values

Yancey Strickler: Startup Founders Should Make Decisions Based on Values

The Kickstarter co-founder says values are the driving force behind startup success. In New York in the late 2000s, Yancey Strickler met artists, musicians, and designers who were long on talent and short on cash. He teamed up with friends to build a website for creatives to solicit donations and fund their projects. Eleven years

Airbnb’s Chip Conley: Startups Need “Modern Elders”

Airbnb’s Chip Conley: Startups Need “Modern Elders”

After selling a boutique hospitality company in his 50s, many would have retired. Chip Conley mentored Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky instead — learning plenty from his younger colleagues. Roaming the halls of Airbnb, Chip Conley felt like an intern. His new co-workers were smart and driven, and Conley learned every day.  But he was no

4 Tips to Make Anyone a Video Conference Superstar

4 Tips to Make Anyone a Video Conference Superstar

COVID-19 took video meetings mainstream — but many people don’t have the skillset to shine in virtual conferences. For startup founders, the stakes are incredibly high. You’re pitching venture capitalists, closing client deals, or presenting to global audiences through video. Those who look professional and sound polished will have a significant head start.

LIVE@LIFT: Modern Elders at Work Replay

LIVE@LIFT: Modern Elders at Work Replay

Airbnb Strategic Advisor for Hospitality & Leadership and Modern Elder Academy Founder, Chip Conley, dive into his fast-growing concept of the “Modern Elder” in this LIVE@LIFT event! Chip is joined by Danielle Cohn, VP of Startup Engagement and the Head of LIFT Labs—together they offer key insights on aging in the workplace and how to continue evolving, learning, and collaborating at any age. 

Now Streaming: Black Films From Around the Globe, Thanks to AfroLandTV

Now Streaming: Black Films From Around the Globe, Thanks to AfroLandTV

Their company is AfroLandTV, an online streaming service featuring the world’s largest collection of Pan-African films and TV shows. Founded in 2017, the platform has more than 300 hours of content from creators around the world — from African Americans to Black Europeans to Nigeria’s “Nollywood.” It’s available on mobile devices and smart TVs. 

Startup Diversity is Just the Beginning, Inclusivity is the Glue

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

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