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.
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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
To discuss the issue, LIFT Labs welcomed two experts: Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson, author of Inclusify; and Andrea Perdomo, Network Catalyst, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Techstars. In a conversation with Juan Otero, VP for Diversity and Inclusion for Comcast Corp, they explained how startups can foster a sense of belonging and shared best practices for measuring success.
This is the first installment of a three-part series providing insights and advice to help build more diverse and inclusive teams. » Read part two and part three. 2020 has brought a worldwide push for racial equality. People of all backgrounds are coming together to demand reforms in criminal justice, education, and the workplace. In …
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.
