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Hippo Partners with Xfinity to Expand Reach Across the U.S. Comcast Ventures invests resources into portfolio companies by providing access to innovative partnership opportunities Traditional home insurance carriers often provide overpriced coverage that is difficult to buy and becomes outdated quickly. This is not because of the well-meaning people driving the industry, but because of the … Comcast Ventures Case Study: Hippo Partners with Xfinity to Expand Reach Across the U.S.

goTenna, Mesh Networks, and the Future of IoT At Comcast Ventures, we think a lot about how technology can empower people in environments where lack of connectivity once limited who they could reach, where they could go, and what they could do. As an engineer and entrepreneur, I see many companies pushing boundaries but goTenna is actually … goTenna, Mesh Networks & the Future of IoT

Turning a Marketing Industry Problem into a Thriving Business James McDermott built Lytics to help marketers gain the insights they need to design effective data-driven campaigns Sometimes, an amazing business idea starts as a spark ignited by a challenge impacting those around us. This was the case for James McDermott and his co-founder, Aaron Raddon. After … Turning a Marketing Industry Problem into a Business

Aporeto is taking a bold approach to revolutionize security Data creation and data flow are exploding. Correspondingly, there has been no shortage of data breaches or funding in cybersecurity startups focused on protecting networks and data across the enterprise. Meanwhile, the cloud is offering new ways of connectivity and productivity. But a lot of companies … Yesterday’s Firewalls are Today’s Permeable Membranes

Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi on the power of self-compassion and staying productive as founders Seven years ago, Naomi Hirabayashi and Marah Lidey were coworkers and friends supporting each other through their professional journeys. Both were thriving on senior management teams at a tech company, growing their teams, and feeling fulfilled. Yet, through their personal experiences, … How These Founders Grew a Startup from 50 to 4 Million Users

Why We Need Dandelion’s Home Geothermal Technology Commercial and residential fossil fuel combustion is the source of 12% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, according to the EPA. Fortunately, there’s an alternative. Without emitting any greenhouse gases, home geothermal taps into thermal energy generated and stored in the earth to heat buildings in the winter and … Investing in Affordable Geothermal Energy