FADE is Paving the Way for Shoppable TV

December 2, 2022

Imagine you’re watching your favorite streaming TV series. The main character enters the frame wearing a unique T-shirt and fashionable skirt. You just have to shop the look. Rather than searching endlessly online, you simply use your remote control to click the “buy” button on the screen.

While that scenario might sound futuristic, Fade Technology Solutions has already developed the technology. The San Francisco-based startup offers shoppable video monetization that lets viewers discover and buy contextually in video. There are benefits for all stakeholders. Consumers get a shorter path from discovery to purchase. Retailers get exposure on the largest screen in the home. Streaming services get a new way to monetize content as free ad-supported revenue models become more mainstream.

Meet Visura, Connecting Photographers and Videographers With Buyers

December 1, 2022

While the rise of social media and content marketing increased the demand for visual assets, freelance photographers and videographers still have trouble connecting with potential buyers. Adriana Teresa Letorney is on a mission to change that.

How to be an Effective Networker

November 30, 2022

At a recent Female Founders and Funders event, speaker and business coach Malla Haridat explained the importance of analyzing your current network, following up with new contacts, and the power of virtual events. Developing new relationships is critical to any professional — from startup founders to leaders at large companies. One strategic networking session can …

LLUNA Fosters Belonging and Motivation for Hybrid or Remote Teams

November 9, 2022

Remote work in the wake of the pandemic accelerated the need for LLUNA. With distributed workforces, people run into each other in the halls or casually get lunch together less frequently. LLUNA can help foster those much-needed connections.

Kosmi Enhances Virtual Hangouts with TV, Games, and More

October 31, 2022

Kosmi is working on monetization strategies and planning to release a paid tier with more access to content to watch and play. Another avenue for growth is through virtual worlds. For now, Kosmi offers a 2-D experience that only requires a web browser and a link. No sign-ups. No headset.
In the future, they plan to release a 3D virtual reality-driven experience.
After moving from Iceland to Germany, Haukur Rosinkranz wanted to connect with friends back home. Sure, they could text or video call, but Rosinkranz wanted a digital connection that mimicked hanging out in person. A software engineer, he decided to build a virtual room with a table and deck of cards. Soon, he and his buddies played cards together as they did before.

He later added chat functionality, live video and audio, curated video games, streaming services, and web surfing. The site – called Kosmi – was a hit with his friends.

Imaginario.ai Brings Artificial Intelligence to Video Editing

September 22, 2022

It led Puga and cofounder Abdelhak Loukkal to launch Imaginario.ai, which uses machine learning to identify impactful moments inside videos. Imaginario.ai simplifies the editing, resizing, and publishing processes — cutting previously manual processes to mere seconds. Imaginario.ai also makes it easy to add stylized subtitles and create the best snippets for social media.

How to Access Opportunities in Tech and Jumpstart Your Career

September 15, 2022

Venture capital can benefit from more inclusion – only 2% of VCs are Black men, 1% are Black women, 1% are Latino men, and even less are Latina, according to a recent study. Dorsey says there are plenty of groups and resources that can help you connect with venture capitalists of color. Look at business schools focused on creating more diversity. Find HBCU groups focused on startup investments or Black and Latinx-led venture capital funds. In fact, Dorsey keeps an updated database of Black-owned venture capital firms on her site, The Plug.

Connecting Female Founders and Funders

July 19, 2022

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.

Access, Connections, and Hard Work: What to Expect During Our Accelerator

July 10, 2022

“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

100 Rising Latinx Founders to Watch in 2022

May 25, 2022

Latines are one of the fastest growing demographics in the country; that’s more than 62.1 million people that have over a trillion dollars of economic potential. Talented Latinx founders and their startups are also increasing in numbers across regions and industry sectors, yet traditional VC and angel investors are overlooking them.

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FADE is Paving the Way for Shoppable TV