New Series 'Culture Capital' Highlights Diverse Entrepreneurs on Black Experience on Xfinity
17 Julio 2024 - 2:03PM
Business Wire
Produced by Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs and
Comcast RISE, the Three-Part Docuseries Follows the Inspiring
Stories of Nine Game-Changing Founders
Series is available now on Comcast’s Black
Experience on Xfinity channel, Peacock, and Xumo Play
Watch the Trailer Here
Today, Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs and Comcast RISE announced
the premiere of Culture Capital, a three-part docuseries
showcasing nine game-changing and diverse entrepreneurs who are
laying the foundation for future founders, available now on
Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel, Peacock, and Xumo
Play. Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity features the
ultimate in Black storytelling from Black programming partners and
film studios and has released a variety of original documentaries,
like Culture Capital, showcasing diverse talent and content
creators.
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Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs and
Comcast RISE announced the premiere of Culture Capital on Black
Experience on Xfinity (Photo: Business Wire)
Hosted by Felecia Hatcher, CEO of Black Ambition Prize, a
nonprofit led by Grammy Award-winning artist Pharrell Williams, the
Culture Capital docuseries features founders of color,
illuminating their journey in creating competitive businesses in
today's market. This series not only highlights the unique
challenges and achievements of these entrepreneurs but also
provides viewers with an in-depth understanding of the
entrepreneurial journey – celebrating the innovative spirit that
transforms visions into lasting legacies.
“It is a privilege to showcase the inspiring stories of the
founders in the docuseries Culture Capital on Black Experience on
Xfinity,” said Loren Hudson, SVP and Chief Diversity Officer,
Connectivity & Platforms, Comcast. "We hope that this series
demonstrates the power of an idea and the passion and drive it
takes to bring it to life. By shining a light on these authentic
journeys, we hope to empower viewers to chase their own
dreams.”
Featuring conversations with an array of business owners, the
docuseries represents founders at all stages of the journey.
Participants include:
- Felecia Hatcher, series host and CEO of Black Ambition
Prize, a nonprofit led by Grammy Award-winning artist Pharrell
Williams, working to close the opportunity and wealth gap through
entrepreneurship. (Miami, FL)
- Melinda Archuleta, Owner of Bar Carlo, a full-service
Mexican American restaurant. (Portland, OR)
- Cody Coleman, Co-founder and CEO of Coactive AI, a
generative AI company that supercharges businesses by enriching,
searching, and analyzing images and videos at scale. (San Jose,
CA)
- Bertony Faustin, Owner of Abbey Creek Vineyard, a
vineyard that perfectly blends wine and hip-hop. (Portland,
OR)
- Grace Hsia, Founder of Warmilu, a material science
warming company. (Detroit, MI)
- Chekesha Kidd, Founder of Kinumi, a dedicated concierge
service and community for active older adults and the people who
love and care for them. (Washington, DC)
- Latoya Peterson, Co-Founder & Chief Experience
Officer of Glow Up Games, a gaming company that builds playful
technology centering around Black and brown joy. (Washington,
DC)
- Will Toms, Co-Founder & CCO of REC, a members-only
club of the world’s most ambitious creators. (Philadelphia,
PA)
- Ashley Williams, Founder of RIZZARR, the martech
platform for the next generation of creators. (Detroit, MI)
- David Wong, Co-founder of FRIEDA, a cafe and curated
intergenerational community space based in Philadelphia.
(Philadelphia, PA)
"This collaboration with Comcast NBCUniversal has been extremely
valuable. By creating Culture Capital, we have crafted a platform
that elevates the voices of entrepreneurs of color to a national
stage, showcasing the rich diversity and boundless potential within
our communities,” said Hatcher. “A series of this scale reflects
Comcast’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, representing the
type of opportunities which are essential for creating a truly
equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem."
Culture Capital was created and produced by Comcast
NBCUniversal LIFT Labs and Comcast RISE.
Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs connects strategically relevant
startups from around the world with Comcast to explore partnerships
that impact the ways we work and the products and experiences we
deliver to our customers and employees. By leveraging the startup
ecosystem, LIFT Labs identifies emerging technologies and key
insights through collaborations with founders and Comcast’s
businesses.
Comcast RISE supports the growth of small businesses committed
to uplifting their local communities. The program is built to help
entrepreneurs and their communities thrive with a focus on economic
growth. Comcast RISE was created in 2020 to help small businesses
hardest hit by COVID-19 recover and thrive. To date, 13,500 small
businesses were awarded with over $125 million in monetary,
marketing, and technology grants. In August, Comcast RISE will
award 500 additional recipients in five cities with a grant package
that includes business consultation services, educational
resources, monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and
a technology makeover.
Black Experience on Xfinity is a first-of-its-kind destination
of Black entertainment, movies, TV shows, news and more. Available
at home on Xfinity X1 and Flex, and on-the-go with the Xfinity
Stream app, the Black Experience on Xfinity features original and
high-quality content from Comcast NBCUniversal and other major
studios, in addition to content from many of Xfinity’s existing
network partners, at no additional cost to Xfinity customers.
Xfinity customers can access the Black Experience on channel
1622 or simply say “Black Experience” into the Voice Remote to
instantly enjoy the ultimate in Black storytelling. Non-Xfinity
customers will be able to view Culture Capital on Peacock
and Xumo Play, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter.
About Comcast
Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and
technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide,
to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach
hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide.
We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through
Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream
leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including
NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible
theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations
& Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more
information.
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