Comcast will premiere a three-part documentary series about diversity in entrepreneurship on its Black Experience channel. Cultural Capital We bring you discussions with nine entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds who are at different stages of their journey and operate in Detroit, Philadelphia, Portland, Oregon, Washington DC, and San Jose.
The people who appeared on the show were:
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Melinda Archuleta, owner of Bar Carlo, a full-service Mexican-American restaurant
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Cody Coleman, co-founder and CEO of Coactive AI, generative AI to power data-driven businesses
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Bertney Faustin, owner of Abbey Creek Vineyards, combines wine and music
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Grace Xia, founder of Warmill, a materials science climate change company
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Chekesha Kidd, co-founder of Kinumi, which specializes in active aging
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Latoya Peterson, co-founder and chief experience officer at Glow Up Games, a gaming company developing playful technology that centers Black and Brown joy
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Will Toms, co-founder and CCO of REC, a members-only club for the world’s most ambitious creatives in Philadelphia
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Ashley Williams, Founder of RIZZARR, a content marketplace for the next generation of creators
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David Wong, founder of social enterprise Frida
Through three episodes, Cultural Capital The show uncovers the ups and downs entrepreneurs face while starting a business in today’s competitive market. The show is hosted by Felecia Hatcher, CEO of Black Ambition Prize, a non-profit organization focused on increasing entrepreneurship and capital in the Black community.
“By creating Cultural Capital“We’ve created a platform that elevates the voices of entrepreneurs of color to the national stage and showcases the rich diversity and endless potential of our community,” Hatcher said in a statement. Hatcher went on to praise the company’s commitment to diversity on screen and behind the scenes.
Cultural Capital Created and produced by Comcast’s Business Accelerator division, Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs, Small and medium-sized enterprises and economic growth sectors, Comcast RISE.
How to watch: Cultural Capital It will premiere on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channels, Peacock and Xumo on July 17.
