Gold House Founder Spotlight: Sara Du, Co-Founder of Alloy Automation

April 30, 2021

Before we started Alloy though, we were living pretty different lives. I’d left high school early to move to SF and work at a startup called DoNotPay, after which I decided to give school another shot and do my undergrad at Harvard. I left Harvard because I didn’t feel like I was learning the way I liked and ended up at Snap as an engineer. Meanwhile, Gregg was working on an agency full time after leaving college as well.

Gold House Founder Spotlight: Celine Tien and Narae Kim, Co-Founders of Flowly

April 30, 2021

Article via Gold House the premier nonprofit collective of top Asian founders, creative voices, and leaders dedicated to unity, representation, and success. Celine Tien and Narae Kim are the Co-Founders of Flowly, a VR wellness app that teaches you how to better control your heart rate and breathing to manage chronic pain, anxiety, and stress. …

Gold House Founder Spotlight: Justin Wang, Founder of LARQ

April 30, 2021

Article via Gold House the premier nonprofit collective of top Asian founders, creative voices, and leaders dedicated to unity, representation, and success. Justin Wang is the Founder of LARQ, a company that uses innovative technology combined with elevated product design to deliver hydration that’s better for you and the planet. Company Overview What inspired you/your …

The GIST, a Sports Community For Women, Partnering With NBA, Fanduel, and Raising Seed Round

April 27, 2021

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.

How CUE Audio Makes the World More Accessible With Data-Over-Audio

April 27, 2021

In classic startup style, Akers and his team pivoted, exploring applications in the accessibility space. The CUE team’s data-over-audio technology can help people with disabilities more easily transfer data, complete registration processes, and gain access to content — but CUE needed a major client to help put the tech into practice.

Checklist: 10 Things to Consider Before Applying to a Startup Accelerator

April 27, 2021

After three years running the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars, we’ve learned important lessons. We believe founders are most primed for success if they are excited to learn from peers, are open to frank discussions about business strategies, and talk with program directors and alumni before applying.

With applications now open for the LIFT Labs accelerator, it’s a good time to look at this checklist of 10 things to consider before applying to any startup accelerator.

Female Founders & Funders: Telling Your Brand Story Event Replay

April 12, 2021

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.

Where Are They Now? 8 LIFT Labs Accelerator Alumni Thriving With Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising

April 9, 2021

Alumni of the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars are doing big things. Since the accelerator launched in 2018, 32 startups have completed the program — and 75% have secured pilots or agreements with a division or business unit of Comcast NBCUniversal. Others have gone on to partner with some of the world’s most influential companies, raise venture capital, and gain valuable customers.

The Information: The Next-Generation of In-Home Entertainment Event Replay

April 7, 2021

The rapid adoption of home-based entertainment and technology due to the pandemic has created a significant shift in the way people consume and engage with content. In order to remain competitive, media and entertainment companies are innovating their products and offerings at an unprecedented pace to create more personalized, immersive, and interactive experiences that deliver a broader range of entertainment.

Month: April 2021

Gold House Founder Spotlight: Sara Du, Co-Founder of Alloy Automation