We had the pleasure of attending the 2024 #AtlantaStartupAwards, which recognizes 40 finalists across 9 awards categories, in addition to the coveted Lifetime Achievement Honoree and Startup Atlanta’s highest honor award. Organized by our own Lexie Newhouse and Startup Atlanta’s Vice President and Committee Chair, the event welcomed 200 attendees representing Atlanta’s brightest founders, investors, service providers, and ecosystem builders and served as the official kick-off for #InnovATL2024. Learn more about the brilliant startups nominated for the awards here: https://lnkd.in/dBWhycRM cc: Amyr Heard, Amy Love, Ken Durand, Natalie Connors #SportsTech #Innovation #Tech #Startups #Awards #Founder #Investor
Comcast SportsTech
Spectator Sports
Atlanta, Georgia 7,194 followers
Transforming the World of Sports Thru Tech
About us
Welcome to Comcast SportsTech, where innovation meets the world of sports and entertainment! We're your go-to source for the latest advancements in sports technology, bringing you cutting-edge solutions that enhance the fan experience, empower athletes and teams, and transform the way we engage with sports. At Comcast SportsTech, we're all about pushing boundaries and redefining what's possible in the world of sports. Whether it's immersive broadcasts, real-time analytics, or interactive fan engagement, we're dedicated to creating game-changing solutions that take sports entertainment to the next level. Follow us to stay updated on our latest developments, partnerships, and industry insights as we continue to shape the future of sports technology. Join us on this thrilling journey where technology meets the thrill of the game, and together, we'll create unforgettable sports experiences.
- Website
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https://www.comcastsportstech.com/
External link for Comcast SportsTech
- Industry
- Spectator Sports
- Company size
- 10,001 employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- Sports, Technology, Innovations, Entrepreneurs, Startups, business, founders, Ai, sportstech, investments, mentoring, and education
Updates
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ICYMI: Mark Faulkenberg, Managing Director & COO of Investment Management at Boomtown Innovation, joined a panel at Texas Venture Fest, Oct 3rd. The panel explored the startup support ecosystem and discussed how Houston is becoming a global leader in SportsTech innovation. Learn more about our program and how we're driving innovation at https://lnkd.in/gGCQ6-r. #TexasVentureFest #SportsTech #Sports #Tech #Innovation #Ecosystem #Startups
Last but not least, we took it to the roof! 🏙️⚽ The final panel of the Texas Venture Fest, Oct 3rd: Houston Edition brought us to new heights—literally! Jesse Martinez Maria Vilma Duran Mark Faulkenberg Maurice Ouderland and Jan-Luc Blakborn dove into how Houston is leading the way in SportsTech innovation on a global scale. Thanks to the speakers for wrapping things up with energy and insight! Documented 📸 by Evelyn Cepeda from Desertivity
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ICYMI: Jenna Kurath, VP of Startup Partnerships and Head of Comcast SportsTech, shared forward-thinking insights at the Atlanta Digital World Summit. Exploring the summit's theme of "What's Next?" in entertainment, sports, and technology, Jenna highlighted the power of partnerships and the role of sports’ global fan base in driving innovation. Curious about the future of sports tech? Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on how Comcast SportsTech is pioneering the next wave of innovation and find out how you can be part of it. https://lnkd.in/gGCQ6-r #SportsTech #Innovation #IP #Sports #Tech #FanBase #Digital
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Chris Newman, Senior IT Director of the Denver Broncos Football Club, shares how technology is revolutionizing fan engagement. Catch the recap from the 2024 BMW Championship panel presented by Comcast Business and Fortinet, where Newman and leaders like Comcast SportsTech’s Jenna Kurath discussed key innovations shaping the future of the fan experience. Watch: https://lnkd.in/eHzeahdi #SportsTech #Innovation #FanEngagement #Sports #Football #NFL #Tech
The Denver Broncos Football Club fan experience is evolving. See how Chris Newman is partnering with us to bring game changing technology to their stadium. https://lnkd.in/gigHwk_U
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In this video, Nick Rend, VP of Interactive and Emerging Platforms at NASCAR, discusses how innovation is key to keeping NASCAR relevant and engaging with the next generation of fans. With fewer young people watching sports through traditional channels, NASCAR is meeting them where they are—via virtual products, racing simulations, and popular gaming platforms like Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft. Nick emphasizes how these efforts not only make NASCAR more accessible to a broader audience but also shape the future of the sport by developing new talent, like Daytona International Speedway 500 winner #WilliamByron. Hear more of Nick's insights on how NASCAR is staying ahead of the curve and preparing for the future of fan engagement with cutting-edge technology: https://loom.ly/DDa5Je0 #SportsTech #NASCAR #NextGen #Racing #Gaming #Innovation #Interactive #Roblox #Fortnite #Minecraft
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At this year’s RALLY Innovation Conference, Zoomph’s VP of Operations, James Ho, took the stage to showcase how Zoomph is transforming the business side of sports with real-time partnership insights and analytics. Using their cutting-edge technology, Zoomph helps sports and entertainment brands, teams, and athletes track the impact of their social and broadcast content on visibility and marketability. James highlighted how Zoomph measures sponsorship value by analyzing logos, engagement, and brand impressions from major events, like Caitlin Clark’s impact on WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) partners. Learn how Zoomph is shaping the future of fan engagement and sponsorship measurement: https://loom.ly/pWNwf9k #SportsTech #Rally2024 #Innovation #FanEngagement #Analytics #Sports #WNBA
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Last week, during the SCTE® a subsidiary of CableLabs® Tech Expo in Atlanta, Jenna Kurath, VP of Startup Partnerships & Head of Comcast SportsTech, moderated a panel featuring three founders from the SportsTech innovation portfolio: Ralf Neudel, CEO of EINBLIQ.IO (SportsTech ‘23), Dorian Pieracci, CEO of MOVRS (SportsTech ‘22), and Aaron Knape, CEO of Rivalry Tech (SportsTech ‘23). Alongside Comcast leaders Charlie Herrin and Elad Nafshi, and with elected officials and state representatives in attendance, the panel discussed how connectivity is transforming the business of sports. Attendees were able to see demos of our latest innovations and network with Comcast partners. Learn more about our program and our portfolio of companies: https://lnkd.in/eC5BQmZM #Comcast #SportsTech #Innovation #SCTE #Tech #Expo #Panel #Sports
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Tim Carter, Head of Business Development at ZATAP by collectID, delivered an engaging pitch at this year's Rally Innovation. ZATAP is transforming the way brands connect with customers through “phygital” products. By integrating NFC technology into merchandise, fans can unlock immersive digital experiences just by tapping their products with their smartphones. Tim highlighted the challenge many sports organizations face in truly understanding their fans. ZATAP creates a direct connection that enables brands to build sophisticated customer profiles and enhance engagement. Watch the full demo: https://loom.ly/cw4rLZ0 #SportsTech #Rally2024 #Innovation #Phygital #Merch #Smartphones #NFC #Engagement
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At RALLY Innovation, StellarAlgo's Andrew McNiece, Head of Business Intelligence - Partnership Solutions, shared how the company is dedicated to helping sports organizations unlock the full potential of their fan bases and is redefining fan engagement in sports by applying deep data insights and machine learning to connect with fans like never before. Learn more on how StellarAlgo’s technology provides a 360-degree view of fans, enabling teams and leagues to identify opportunities, execute precision marketing, and measure performance in real-time: https://loom.ly/qyhPklo #SportsTech #Innovation #Rally2024 #FanEngagement #SportsVenues #FanBase #DataInsights #MachineLearning
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Check out Dizplai from the current class of Comcast SportsTech at the #SBCSummit, where global leaders in Sports Betting and iGaming come together to explore the future of the industry. Dizplai’s Paul Cobley took the stage to share insights on how they’re transforming fan engagement through free-to-play sports prediction and fantasy games. #SBC #SBCSummir2024 #SportsTech #Tech #Innovation #Gaming #SportsBetting
"At Dizplai, we're not just building games—we're creating experiences" - Paul Cobley Day 2 of the #SBCSummit and today our very own Paul Cobley took to the stage 🎤 Paul shared insights on how Dizplai is reshaping fan engagement with free-to-play sports prediction and fantasy games. One of the key points touched on was the importance of games in the sports fan lifecycle, from acquisition and engagement to retention and referrals. As Paul said on stage: "At Dizplai, we're not just building games—we're creating experiences that deepen the connection between fans and their favourite sports, driving value at every touchpoint." Reach out to Paul, or the Dizplai team, to learn more⚡ SBC #SBCSummit2024 #YourAudienceWantsMore