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.

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 …

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.

Honeycomb Credit Brings Loan Crowdfunding to Local Businesses

February 25, 2022

Aside from the money, businesses seeking loans through Honeycomb Credit get a marketing bump too. Investors become evangelists of the business, making purchases, telling friends, and posting about it — and it’s driving real revenue. According to Honeycomb Credit Co-Founder and CEO George Cook, companies that run Honeycomb Credit campaigns see a 60% year-over-year increase in revenue.

Zoog Connects the World Through Visual Storytelling

January 13, 2022

It led them to launch Zoog, a mobile app empowering anyone to bring a book to life and become part of the story using AR masks, filters, and other visual overlays. Now grandma can record a video of herself using entertaining face filters. For example, if she’s reading Humpty Dumpty in Zoog, grandma’s face appears inside Humpty Dumpty’s egg body.

Where Are They Now: 6 Accelerator Alumni Who Did Big Things in 2021

January 7, 2022

During the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars, founders work alongside experienced entrepreneurs, business leaders, mentors, and subject matter experts who share their insights in building and selling highly successful startups. They learn about pitching investors and clients, testing their business models for long-term success, and more. The hard work pays off. In …

Paco Puts the Success into Customer Success

December 20, 2021

Sumit Suman, Co-founder & CEO | Paco Paco is part of the 2021 class of the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars. The 12-week accelerator helps startups in connectivity, media, and entertainment grow their companies and develop partnerships with Comcast NBCUniversal. Sumit Suman, Nitin Pande, and Sameer Narang have worked with early-stage startups …

AfroLandTV Now Available on Xumo and other platforms

November 15, 2021

The Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs accelerator alumni company is making Pan-African movies available to a wide audience. Michael Maponga’s mission to increase Black representation in film has taken a major step forward. The actor-turned-entrepreneur is the cofounder of AfroLandTV, a streaming service with hundreds of hours of free programming created by film and TV creators …

More Accessibility For Deaf Community With Nagish

November 4, 2021

Tomer Aharoni, Co-Founder & CEO Nagish is part of the 2021 class of the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars. The 12-week accelerator helps startups in connectivity, media, and entertainment grow their companies and develop partnerships with Comcast NBCUniversal. When Tomer Aharoni learned how deaf and hard-of-hearing people make phone calls, he was …

FADE is Paving the Way for Shoppable TV