Nine Founders Get Candid about Race, Identity,
Personal Struggles, a Global Pandemic, and What It Takes to Succeed
as a Black and Latino Entrepreneur in America Today
Comcast is excited to announce the exclusive premiere of the
docuseries, Founding in Color, arriving Thursday, September 9,
2021, on its Black Experience on Xfinity (Channel 1622), also
available on X1 on demand, Flex, and on-the-go with the Xfinity
Stream app.
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Presented by Black Experience on Xfinity and Comcast
NBCUniversal LIFT Labs, Founding in Color gets to the hard truth
about what it really takes to succeed as a Black and Latino
entrepreneur in America today. The docuseries tells authentic and
unparalleled stories that go beyond the business pitch and drive
straight to the heart of personal experiences that shaped the
featured founders, as people, and as business leaders.
The result is a narrative that doubles as a master class in
embracing uniqueness, creating a seat at the table, and staying the
course despite disheartening obstacles. The mission is to shine a
brighter light on Black and Latino founders, empowering viewers to
walk away more educated about the path to entrepreneurship and
inspired to begin their own journeys.
The three-part series gives viewers an intimate introduction to
nine Black and Latino founders changing the game in varied tech and
entertainment sectors. Renato Carregha, Shanel Fields, India Hayes,
Danielle Johnson, Jasmine Jones, Michael Maponga, Trish Miller, Max
Tuchman, and Karlos Walkes get candid about the challenges they
face and share how they’ve had to dig deep to navigate race,
identity, familial complexities, and a global pandemic to survive
as entrepreneurs.
“We're thrilled to bring this very important –and highly unique
–perspective on underrepresented founders in America today to the
Black Experience on Xfinity channel and our Latino destination on
X1, furthering our company-wide mission of investing in and
showcasing authentic Black and Latino stories and culture," said
Keesha Boyd, Executive Director, Multicultural Video &
Entertainment, Xfinity Consumer Services. "We launched this channel
to help facilitate the discovery of stories like Founding in Color
while also providing a platform for emerging Black content
creators."
"Founding in Color is a true passion project for LIFT Labs that
started with a desire to shine a brighter light on Black and Latino
founders in our portfolio and network – and inspire the next
generation of founders – especially at the height of the pandemic,"
said Danielle Cohn, Vice President, Startup Engagement, Head of
LIFT Labs, Comcast NBCUniversal. "Our marketing team, Jeanette
Pierce and Aize Asowata, developed the concept and worked with
impactful creators who helped turned their idea into an impactful
and vital series we're now proud to share with the world on
X1."
Founding in Color was created and developed with REVOLT, a
leading Black-owned independent content platform, and directed by
Torrance Hampton of G|FACTOR FILMS, a multicultural strategy and
brand storytelling collective featuring a host of talented
creatives including producers, directors, cinematographers, and
more. Both are Black-owned, entrepreneur-based companies that
Comcast NBCUniversal has teamed up with to help tell the stories of
these Black and Latino founders.
The Black Experience on Xfinity is a first-of-its-kind
destination of Black entertainment, movies, TV shows, news, and
more. It features high-quality content from many of Xfinity's
existing network partners at no additional cost while investing
millions of dollars in fostering and showcasing emerging Black
content creators. The channel is the only one of its kind endorsed
by the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), the
world's largest group of Black film critics that gives annual
awards for excellence in film and television. Available at home on
Xfinity X1 on demand, Flex, and on-the-go with the Xfinity Stream
app, the Black Experience on Xfinity will entertain, educate and
uplift, featuring Black actors, writers, producers and directors.
At home, Xfinity subscribers can visit channel 1622 or simply say
"Black Experience" into the Voice Remote to instantly enjoy the
ultimate in Black storytelling.
Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs is a comprehensive program that
provides startup know-how and access to founders who influence the
future of connectivity, media, and entertainment. To help
entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses, LIFT Labs offers
programming, mentorship, and educational resources developed to
support startups. LIFT Labs also leans into the power of
storytelling to amplify the voices and experiences of all
founders.
Visit www.foundingincolor.com to learn more about Founding in
Color, premiering September 9, 2021 on the Black Experience on
Xfinity, which is free for subscribers. The second and third
episodes of the three-part series will debut on September 16 and
September 23 respectively.
Learn more about the Black Experience on Xfinity and other Black
programming available on X1, Flex, and the Xfinity Stream app.
Additional information on the founders featured in Founding
in Color:
RENATO CARREGHA is the founder and CEO of Tegger, is a
digital solution that collects and cross-checks precise consumer
information for digital advertising. It recognizes the role of
sites and users in the online data value chain and rewards them for
participating. Renato is an alum of Comcast NBCUniversal’s The FARM
Accelerator. Tegger | Mexico City, Mexico and New Haven, CT
SHANEL FIELDS is the founder and CEO of MD Ally. The
company enables an innovative EMS-provider collaboration that
optimizes community-based medical services, establishes strong
patient-provider relationships, and ensures patients great clinical
and financial outcomes. Shanel is part of the Comcast NBCUniversal
LIFT Labs network. MD Ally | Newark, NJ
INDIA HAYES is the founder of the compassionate tech hub
Mini City. This smart tech for the homeless unlocks legal forms of
identification for the homeless and homeless care providers. India
is an alum of Comcast NBCUniversal’s The FARM Accelerator. Mini
City | Atlanta, GA
DANIELLE JOHNSON is the founder and CEO of Spark FM
Online Radio, a digital radio platform that empowers and amplifies
the underserved voices of the community. Danielle is a prior
Comcast RISE recipient. Spark FM Online Radio | Boston, MA
JASMINE JONES is the founder and CEO of Cherry Blossom
Intimates. The company uses 3D printing technology to offer breast
cancer survivors completely customizable, fully insurance billable
breast prosthetics for a state-of-the-art fit. Jasmine is an alum
of Comcast NBCUniversal’s The FARM Accelerator. Cherry Blossom
Intimates | Washington, DC
MICHAEL MAPONGA is the founder and CEO of AfroLandTV, an
online streaming service featuring the world’s largest collection
of Pan-African films and TV shows for free. Michael is a Comcast
NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars, alum.
Afroland TV | Dallas, TX
TRISH MILLER is the founder and CEO of The William
Pleshette Company & Aneswim, which designs advanced hair
protection solutions for swimmers. The “Ane” brand hair cap
addresses the long-standing problem of a lack of diversity among
swimming participants. Trish is an alum of Comcast NBCUniversal’s
SportsTech Accelerator. Aneswim | Atlanta, GA
MAXEME (MAX) TUCHMAN is the CEO and Co-Founder of Caribu,
the leading interactive, educational family entertainment platform
that lets children ages 0-13 have virtual playdates with family and
friends when they can’t physically be together. Max is part of the
Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs network. Caribu | Miami, FL
KARLOS WALKES is the CEO of XiQ, a non-automotive vehicle
and machine security and informatics technology company. Their
patented smart device, the "FleetQi" is a digital key that replaces
the conventional key ignition while enabling connectivity, asset
data, and user engagement. Karlos is an alum of Comcast
NBCUniversal’s SportsTech Accelerator. XiQ | Atlanta, GA
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and
technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We
are principally focused on broadband, aggregation, and streaming
with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and
Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our
Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and
stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal
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Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky
Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and
Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit
www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
About Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs
Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs, part of Startup Engagement at
Comcast NBCUniversal, is a comprehensive program that provides
startup know-how and access to founders who influence the future of
connectivity, media, and entertainment. LIFT Labs helps elevate
startups through programming, mentorship from Comcast NBCUniversal
leaders and partners, and educational resources designed to help
entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. Our teams canvas
the world for promising startup founders and early-stage tech
companies in connectivity, media, entertainment, and sports tech to
enhance the products and services we provide. We leverage the
experience, scale, partnerships, and cultures across our company to
develop meaningful resources for founders at every stage. For more
information visit www.ComcastNBCULIFT.com.
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