Learn how we’re changing the way sports are played, both on and off the field. 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.
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Founder Stories: Connecting Startups to Brands
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 to build the future of sports tech.
Join Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Alumni, Kelly Pracht, Co-Founder and CEO of nVenue, and Emma Gaona, Executive Manager of The Sonar Company on Wednesday, June 30th at 2 PM ET/12 PM MT.
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Comcast SportsTech Webinar – USA Cycling Preps for Olympic Gold BMX Style
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 overview of what goes into training for the Olympics, and postulate on what the future of the sport might hold.
Panelists:
Alise Willoughby, Professional BMX Racer
Bouker Pool, Chief Commercial Officer USA Cycling
Moderator:
Ryan Bell, Comcast SportsTech Marketing Director
Comcast Sports Tech Webinar: From Athlete to Entrepreneur
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.