It led them to launch Peek, a startup empowering readers to have conversations inside their books. Users can download an electronic book on a phone or tablet and tag friends with thoughts on particular passages. They can even communicate directly with authors and reading influencers. Peek also helps readers link up with other book lovers to explore favorite genres for real-time discussions.
Holofit stands out because of its ability to keep people engaged as they exercise. Indeed, biking through ancient Babylon is certainly more intriguing than staring at the same four walls in your house. And, it’s working. After six months, people training with Holofit use the platform almost five times per week. Over that timeframe, their average session time tripled. The company also boasts a 90-day retention rate of 93%.
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Traditional financial services solutions are not designed with founders from underserved communities in mind, which amplifies the challenges for business owners and entrepreneurs in these areas. During a recent LIVE@LIFT event, Antonia Dean, Startup Engagement’s Director of Pipeline Diversity, and Marguerite Pressley Davis, Founder & CEO of Finance Savvy CEO, discussed the challenge of trying …
Presented by Black Experience on Xfinity and Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs, Founding in Color gets to the hard truth about what it really takes to succeed as a Black and Latino entrepreneur in America today. The docuseries tells authentic and unparalleled stories that go beyond the business pitch and drive straight to the heart of personal experiences that shaped the featured founders, as people, and as business leaders.
The creator and host of How I Built This explains what sets the most successful entrepreneurs apart. Guy Raz is one of the world’s most influential business podcasters, and he never saw it coming. “I couldn’t think of any career less suited to my temperament and my interests than talking about business all day, let …
Entrepreneur Kendra Bracken-Ferguson knew in sixth grade that she wanted to be a publicist. She saw a US President giving a speech and was entranced when the press secretary handed him some speaking materials. She wondered: Who was that mystery person working hand-in-hand with the most powerful person in the world? While not everyone may …
Kellum Balogun joined a LIFT Labs Female Founders and Funders event for a virtual discussion with Aize Asowata, Marketing Manager at Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs. Here are five takeaways to help you become a trusted resource for your clients without burning out in the process.
Comcast today announced the startups selected for the fourth Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars. These 11 companies, chosen from hundreds of applicants from over 40 countries, were identified for their potential to revolutionize industries across the core focus areas of the accelerator, including Connected Living, NextGen Entertainment, Future of Work, and Personalized Experiences.
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