Wow… the 10 startups in last year's program earned 16 pilots or partnerships! These founders received direct access to our partner consortium, including experts from NBC Sports, Sky Sports, GOLF, Comcast Spectacor, NASCAR, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, USA Cycling, and USA Swimming. Let’s take a deep dive into how these startup founders fostered these connections […]
https://youtu.be/uP3JadFgc4M Every accelerator program culminates with Demo Day, where startups pitch their company’s big idea to a roomful of investors, community, family, and friends. Demo Day salutes the hard work startup teams have invested in identifying a problem in the world and creating a business to address it. Demo Day is also our chance to […]
In 2020, athletes had to adapt to the new world and change their schedules to include training in garages, backyards, ponds, with their pets, and more. Get an inside look at the strategy of continuing an athletic tradition while keeping the world’s best athletes and a global fandom both mentally and physically healthy. Moderator: Jenna […]
NASCAR racers are back behind the non-simulated wheel as iRacing shifts back to live racing, but what does this mean for the sport and its fans? As professional racers get back to their positions on the track, we take a look at the dramatic changes that the sport of NASCAR has undergone, how fans consume […]
The variables change more on the slopes than the landscape of any other sport and the blink of an eye is often the metric between goal and silver. Join a discussion on how performance is being tracked, athletes are using information for training, and how these experts hope to bring ACL injuries down. Let’s get […]
Alise 'The Beast' Willoughby started with streamers and ended up at the Olympics. As an athlete and mentor, she hopes that her journey is a roadmap for future riders to follow. Joining her during this discussion is Bouker Pool, the CCO of USA Cycling. Enjoy as the two navigate the history of BMX, give an […]
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SPONSORED BY SPORTSTECH - In only a few years, Hashtag Sports has grown rapidly in influence to become the premier and authoritative forum where the benchmark for effective fan engagement is set. More than 1,200 senior media and marketing professionals will join 120+ athletes, CMOs, content creators, and engagement experts across two jam-packed days and […]
The focus and discipline required to play collegiate level athletics has many parallels to the path of a startup founder or executive - so what does this pivot from sports to the office look like? Join us on Wednesday, October 14th for a discussion about this transformation and a deep dive into the ways that […]
Watch the leaders in sports betting give thought leadership (and the inside scoop) on all things sports betting. Speakers: Will McIntosh, Executive Vice President of NBC Sports Digital and Consumer Business Nicolina O'Rorke Chief Financial Officer, NBC Sports Regional Networks. This panel was originally broadcast at SportTechie's Sports Capital Symposium Friday, September 18th. Monumental […]
An athlete’s dedication to their sport is much like an entrepreneur’s dedication to their company… and maybe that’s why the transition isn’t so different. SportsID founders and former NFL players Ryan McNeil and Ray Farmer share the sacrifices and hard work it took them to be professional athletes and the transition to tech founders. https://youtu.be/dE4cv6WZTLk […]
Startups have been jockeying for position since Comcast announced the Sports Tech accelerator program at the beginning of the year. Since that time, there’s been a massive change in the way that we connect to sport and to the communities within. Join panelists, Director, Jose Vieitez, and Investment Manager, Jeffrey Donenfeld as startups and founders […]
We all know that tech is sports’ great enabler. As we look into tracking player performance, the ways that fans engage virtually or in-person, and the way that the media tells this story, we’ve still only scratched the surface. In this episode of The Comcast Sports Tech Webinar, we’ll talk with Director, Jose Vieitez, and […]
Everyone’s excited about the first cohort for Comcast SportsTech and we know that there are questions. Join Investment Manager, Jeffrey Donenfeld, and Portfolio Director, Jose Vietiez, for an informal discussion and dive deep into what our partners are looking for and what we’re excited to see in the future of sports technology. Get your questions […]
