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Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs announced the six startups selected to participate in their Spring 2025 Enterprise Accelerator! Collectively backed by over $600M in funding and trusted by Fortune 30 companies, these innovators are leveraging artificial intelligence to transform the future of work—across finance, compliance, content, and customer insights. This year’s cohort includes: Codeium – Context-aware AI coding assistance Native AI – Real-time consumer behavior simulation Synthetic Users – Scalable audience simulation for research Trullion – AI-driven financial workflow automation Vendict – Compliance automation built for enterprise Writer – Full-stack generative AI for content and brand governance Meet the Companies: https://hubs.ly/Q03fh-Mr0 #LIFTLabs #AI #Startups #FutureOfWork #ComcastNBCU

Headed to Innov8rs.co Phoenix next week? So are we! And we can't wait for this insightful Fireside chat featuring Allison (MacRae) Santoro of Biogen about the power of external #partnerships to drive internal #innovation. She'll be joined by our Founder & CEO Fred Schonenberg for this fantastic conversation covering everything from: how to select strategic partners, measure success, overcome challenges, and engage your most important stakeholders in external growth and innovation. Click below to learn more!

Join our Founder & CEO, Fred Schonenberg, and Senior Director of Innovation and Partnerships Pritam Bhattarai as they host an interactive workshop at the upcoming Innov8rs.co Conference in Phoenix on April 9th! Check out the details here: https://hubs.ly/Q03fM0lq0 Innovation Diagnostic: Is Your Innovation Program Built to Win? Unlock your organization’s full innovation potential with our interactive Innovation Diagnostic session. Discover how top brands like Comcast, Winnebago Industries, and DICK'S Sporting Goods have supercharged their innovation programs. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Interested in attending? Email pauleen@venturefuel.net to get passes. Limited spots available! #Innovation #Framework

📢 Calling dairy innovators in the Midwest! Midwest Dairy and VentureFuel are excited to announce the Midwest Dairy Accelerator. Click here to learn more and apply: https://hubs.ly/Q03dZRjh0 This new 8-week virtual program offers dedicated mentorship, industry connections, bespoke coaching, and the opportunity to win up to $20,000 at the final pitch competition. If you're building an innovative product using dairy as a key ingredient or know a company that is, this is the opportunity to take your business to the next level. Applications are open through May 11! #Dairy #Accelerator #Innovation #MidwestDairyAccelerator

AI is making home healthcare more accessible and efficient. 🩺 With smarter care plans and improved medical supply logistics, startups like Olli Home Health and Tomorrow Health are improving patient outcomes. 👉 Learn more about startups like these, leveraging AI to reimagine solutions to today’s biggest challenges: https://hubs.ly/Q03dWYx_0 #Innovation #Healthcare

Meet the Visionary of the Year: Charlotte N., Innovator and Startup Ecosystem Builder, formerly Global Head of Underrepresented Founder Startup BD at Amazon Web Services (AWS))! 🎉 Learn more here ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q03dz5630 Charlotte is a former entrepreneur who led the AWS startup strategy to engage and accelerate underrepresented founders and investors. Through her work, she has helped founders access the resources needed to drive meaningful change in their markets. Her impact on innovation, leadership, and breaking barriers is extraordinary, and we’re excited to recognize her achievements. Stay tuned for details on her upcoming recognition event on April 14th! #Innovation #Visionary

Tune in to today's VentureFuel Visionaries #podcast featuring the authors of The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft—Dean Carignan, Partner Program Manager, Office of the Chief Scientist at Microsoft, and JoAnn Garbin, Founding Partner, Regenerous Labs. 🔊 Listen here: https://hubs.ly/Q03dv_N70 Hosted by Fred Schonenberg, this episode delves into the strategies and practices that have driven Microsoft's most groundbreaking innovations over the past 50 years. It also discusses the risks of fast-following, how not to “get Googled,” the value of biomimicry, infinite innovation loops, and more! From the Xbox revolution to the rise of Bing in AI, Dean and JoAnn share behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the company's approach to innovation. #Innovation #creativity #leadership #Microsoft50

Don't miss this week's VentureFuel Visionaries #podcast featuring the authors of The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft—Dean Carignan, Partner Program Manager, Office of the Chief Scientist at Microsoft, and JoAnn Garbin, Founding Partner, Regenerous Labs. In this episode, we will delve into the strategies and practices that have driven Microsoft's most groundbreaking innovations over the past 50 years. We will also discuss the risks of fast-following, how not to “get Googled,” the value of biomimicry, infinite innovation loops, and more! Follow us today for the latest Visionaries podcast episodes — delivered straight to your feed! #Innovation

The future of cybersecurity lies in AI-powered solutions. 🔐 Startups like Orchid Security and Lakera AI are pioneering ways to identify vulnerabilities and ensure ethical AI deployment—keeping businesses secure. Learn more about startups like these, leveraging AI to reimagine solutions to today’s biggest challenges. 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03cXtZd0 #Innovation #Cybersecurity