Stories

By making smart investments, modern day commuter transportation can be much more efficient, safer, and environmentally friendly By Dinesh Moorjani Urban commuters have a plethora of ways to get from point A to point B. Outside of bending space (for you quantum physics geeks), you might choose to drive your own car, take the metro … Imagining the Future of Transportation

Why I invested in Neural Magic — software that aims to replace high-cost, specialized AI hardware. We’ve heard for decades that “software eats hardware,” and it continues to be true. The latest episode starts in a suburb of Boston with a little-known company called Neural Magic. A spin out of MIT by a brilliant professor and his … Software Eats Hardware: The Sequel

Pony.ai CEO James Peng shares insights on the importance of human talent in the development of autonomous vehicle technology It’s happening. A fleet of electric, autonomous cars equipped with Pony.ai technology are transporting customers on public roads in Irvine, California. It’s no surprise that the team at Pony.ai is accelerating research and driving forward one … Driving Innovation and Paving the Way for New Jobs in the Car Industry

In search of startups solving for life’s biggest pain points Curious. Persistent. Pragmatic. Loyal. These are the ways friends would describe Sheena Jindal. And these are the qualities that make her the perfect addition to the Comcast Ventures team. It’s that curiosity that got Sheena through a rigorous education at MIT and The Tuck School of Business and … Sheena Jindal’s Entry into Venture and the Investing Philosophy Fueling Her Path

Comcast Ventures invests in Brian Jeong and Phillip Wong’s next-generation men’s personal brand It’s no secret. Men do care. They care a lot about how they smell, look, and feel. Direct to consumer brands aimed at men sell on convenience, pricing, and coveted products, and they’re getting better at it. Case in point: Comcast Ventures unicorn … Hawthorne Unlocks a New Wave of Men’s Grooming and Self Care

Harvard Business School 2020 candidate Al Yang shares his experience interning with Comcast Ventures When you think of venture capital, the theme of “family” doesn’t usually come to mind. For Al Yang, family and relationships are everything. After college, his brother convinced him to abandon his childhood dreams of playing poker full time so that they … Fulfilling a Passion for Helping Entrepreneurs