Entrepreneurial Advice: Jenn Maher and 1776 shaping strong startup communities

August 15, 2018

Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs offers founder-focused speaker programs, mentor sessions, and online resources to help entrepreneurs grow and manage their companies. As part of the Executive Advice Series, Jennifer Maher, co-founder of Benjamin’s Desk and CEO of 1776 startup network, explains why strong startup communities fuel innovation. — Learn more about these three important resources …

Startup Story: Seenit

July 23, 2018

Transforming the Way Brands Create With Their Communities Emily Forbes, founder of the video capture app Seenit, was working for a small production company in South Africa when the idea for her first company was born. She was there producing an investigative documentary about rhino poaching. While filming at a protest with hundreds of people, …

Entrepreneurial Advice: Danielle Cohn on the Importance of Telling Your Startup’s Story

July 20, 2018

As part of the Executive Advice Series, Danielle Cohn, Executive Director of Entrepreneurial Engagement and Head of LIFT Labs at Comcast NBCUniversal, shares her insight and a few tips that every founder should know when developing their startup story. Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs offers founder-focused speaker programs, mentor sessions, and online resources to help entrepreneurs …

Real Talk: The Transition from Corporate Warrior to Entrepreneurial Trailblazer

July 20, 2018

Photo: Erin Halper, Founder/CEO, The Upside Leaving a career in corporate to seek self-made success has its ups and downs. We spoke to 16 women about what it’s really like to give up the security of a 9-to-5 to become an entrepreneur. With the shifting definition of success, more and more professionals are venturing …

Startups Selected for Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, Powered by Techstars

July 17, 2018

Philadelphia-based accelerator focused on media, entertainment, and connectivity attracts applications from hundreds of entrepreneurs around the globe Comcast NBCUniversal today announced the 10 startups selected for the inaugural Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars. These startups were chosen through a global application process targeting startups who are developing the next generation of media, …

Two years after acquisition, OneTwoSee founders talk growth and pitching to large companies

June 28, 2018

OneTwoSee was founded by Chris Reynolds and Jason Angelides in 2010 while they were working at Nokia, recognizing the opportunity to provide free interactive experiences to customers built around television programming.

Entrepreneurial Advice: Ebony Lee on Building a High-Performing Team

June 27, 2018

As Senior Vice President of Strategic Development at Comcast, Lee has built and led teams big and small to help drive notable innovations for the company.

Female Leaders Month: Angel Rich on Democratizing Financial Literacy with Gaming

May 16, 2018

In 2012, Angel Rich left a lucrative career in the investment industry to found The Wealth Factory, providing users with financial literacy education through online gaming, adaptive testing and other means.

Natalie Egan: Trailblazing Female Leader Spreading Empathy and Equality

May 14, 2018

In support of Startup Grind’s Female Leader Month, we are featuring female innovators and founders throughout the month of May.

Female Leaders Month: Mom & Daughter Team Turning Networking into Real Connections

May 14, 2018

As someone who attended a number of events and conferences, Ashlee Ammons found that mixers were usually anything but, and often times counterproductive.

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Entrepreneurial Advice: Jenn Maher and 1776 shaping strong startup communities