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Congratulations to Kirsty Coventry on her historic election as the first female and first African President of the International Olympic Committee – IOC. A seven-time Olympic medalist and former Zimbabwean swimmer, Coventry's leadership marks a significant milestone in the Olympic movement. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMGgJnta #Comcast #Leadership #Olympics #KirstyCoventry #IOC

SportsPro AI Recap: The Future of Sports & AI Comcast SportsTech, members of our new cohort, and partners came together in NYC to discuss one of the hottest topics in sports business—Artificial Intelligence. Here’s what we learned: ?? Bill Bailey (CRO, Satisfi Labs, Cohort 5): AI is "starting to feel more agentic," setting the tone for innovation. ? Jenna Kurath (VP, Comcast NBCU SportsTech) highlighted SportsTech successes shaping the industry. ? Ken Lovell (SVP, Golf Tech, PGA TOUR, Comcast SportsTech partner): Data solutions should “show it to you and tell you what it means.” ?? Ekkobar (Rhys Ryan/Amber Dodson Comcast SportsTech 2025) making an impact with their booth presence. Exciting conversations, groundbreaking ideas, and a glimpse into the future of AI in sports! #Comcast #SportsPro #Sports #Innovation #SportsTech #AI #Artificial Intelligence

Huge congratulations to CAMB.AI on this game-changing partnership with LFP - Ligue de Football Professionnel! ??? Bringing multilingual experiences to global football fans is a monumental step in making the game more accessible and engaging worldwide. We’re thrilled to see innovators from our Comcast SportsTech class leading the charge in AI-driven sports content transformation. cc: Akshat Prakash, Avneesh Prakash

Join us at ACTIV Sports Summit 2025 ?? Our very own Jenna Kurath, VP of Startup Development & Head of Comcast SportsTech, and Timothy Brownstone, Founder & CEO of KYMIRA (Comcast SportsTech alum), are taking the stage for a powerhouse panel: ? Powering the Next Play: Sports Tech Investment Trends ?? Day 2 – April 15, 2025 ? 1:00 PM – 1:35 PM ?? Star Ballroom Don't miss this deep dive into the future of sports innovation & investment at the summit where the biggest names in sports meet the next and best in sports tech! Learn more: activsummit.com #ACTIVSummit #SportsTech #ComcastSportsTech #Innovation #Investment #FutureOfSports #SportsEverything

SportsPro USA is almost here! Are you ready? ?? Join Jenna Kurath, VP of Startup Development & Head of Comcast SportsTech, at SportsPro USA on March 20th in NYC for a deep dive into the future of AI in sports business. ?? What you’ll learn: ? How Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech’s program differs from others and what innovation they see driving the sports industry. ? What role partners like the The Premier League, NASCAR, and the PGA TOUR play in the strategy. ? How SportsTech is leveraging AI to personalize the fan experience. Learn more: loom.ly/aV2pvYw

Inside the NBC Sports Group Technical Summit The NBC Sports Group Technical Summit brought together industry leaders, engineers, and decision-makers to explore the latest innovations in sports broadcasting. From cinematic broadcasting techniques and cutting-edge camera systems to next-gen production workflows, the event showcased the future of delivering immersive sports experiences. With technology evolving at a rapid pace, discussions focused on enhancing storytelling, streamlining operations, and leveraging AI-driven tools to revolutionize how fans engage with live sports. ?? Read more: https://loom.ly/j4fIei0 #NBCSports #SportsTech #BroadcastInnovation #ProductionTech #LiveSports #FutureOfBroadcasting

Celebrating Progress: Women’s Representation in NCAA Sports & Leadership Roles The NCAA proudly recognizes the incredible impact of women in college sports—both on and off the field. Women’s participation in NCAA sports has reached a record high of 235,735 student-athletes in the 2023-24 academic year, with increased leadership representation and rising graduation rates, shaping the future of collegiate athletics like never before. From more female athletics directors (+23% over the last decade) and head coaches (+16%) to historic highs in student-athlete participation, this progress is a testament to the power of representation and opportunity. Read more on this report: https://loom.ly/eqlViwM #NCAA #WomenInSports #Leadership #sports #CollegeAthletics

The 2025 Players Championship is set to be decided this morning with a three-hole aggregate playoff between Rory McIlroy and JJ Spaun at TPC Sawgrass' Stadium Course. This weekend, we explored much of the innovation that is driving the game of golf well into 2025.

Exciting news for the future of Olympic broadcasting! The International Olympic Committee – IOC and Comcast NBCUniversal have forged a groundbreaking partnership, extending their Olympic media rights agreement until 2036. This historic collaboration ushers in a new digital era for Olympic coverage—ensuring innovative, engaging, and global access to the Games for fans around the world. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ek8DYJQU #Comcast #Olympics #Innovation #Sports #Broadcasting

Meet Transmit, a member of our Comcast SportsTech Class of 2025. They maximize the revenue of the world’s most valuable streamed content, allowing users to monetize, measure, analyze, and optimize live video distribution through a central platform. Learn more: https://loom.ly/__VFOVE cc: Scott Young #Comcast #SportsTech #Tech #Innovation #NewClass #Content #Monetization #Distribution