Antonia Dean, Director of Startup Pipeline Diversity at Comcast, joined Matt Story on his podcast What’s Your Story? to discuss how her community and career have shaped her personal and professional successes.
Few emerging technologies are gaining as much buzz as the metaverse, which allows people to visit virtual worlds to gather, communicate, watch concerts, go shopping, work, and more. While there’s many possibilities, questions remain about its future. What will people do in these virtual worlds? Will new communities emerge? Can brands take advantage? How are audiences reacting?
Since the program launched in 2019, Female Founders and Funders has hosted hundreds of founders, investors, and members of the startup community. Attendees traveled from New York and other cities to attend in-person events at the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia. In the midst of the pandemic, the program moved online so the group could continue connecting as they navigated unprecedented changes to the business landscape.
Imagine waking up in the morning, strapping on a virtual reality headset, and starting to exercise. Then, you remove the headset for a shower and some breakfast — and put it back on for a series of work meetings. Later, you have lunch in the real world and attend a virtual concert in the afternoon. It’s a scenario that’s very possible in five to 10 years, according to futurists.
Ambitious people are constantly trying to optimize their time. They make to-do lists, limit email and texting, and meticulously schedule every moment of the day. Yet nothing seems to work perfectly. Oliver Burkeman knows this all too well. The self-proclaimed “productivity geek” spent years on a seemingly endless quest to optimize his life. It led him to a realization: he would never have complete control over his time.
“We have been out of the program for over a year now, and still stay in touch with the majority of our lead mentors,” she said. “Mentorship was crucial for us. It changed how we talk about the product, services, and challenges we are addressing.” – Allyson McDougal – Co-founder, Workchew
Allison Goldberg, the Managing Partner of Comcast Ventures, joined Meghan Ross, Head of Creator Success at Seed&Spark for Founders and Funders: The Art of Pitching—moderated by Kia Brooks, Deputy Director of The Gotham. Together, these industry experts provide tips on perfecting your pitch.
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