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Luke Butler is the Executive Director of Startup Engagement and the head of the Lift Labs Accelerator with NBC Comcast Universal. He previously served in government in Philadelphia and has been a key figure in fostering the relationship between large corporations like Comcast and the city’s innovation ecosystem. With a
About the Guest(s): Maya Markovich is a “recovering lawyer” with a deep passion for integrating technology into the legal industry to enhance access to justice. Maya graduated from UC Law SF, formerly known as Hastings, and practiced law before transitioning into the legal tech space. She is the founder of
“[AI] is going to fundamentally change the way that legal services are provided.” – Drew Amerson The legal industry, with its cornerstone in age-old practices and precedents, is experiencing a transformative intersection with technology. This change is fueled by an emerging niche: justice technology. At the vanguard of this evolution
The Journey to Acquisition: Challenges and Takeaways Melissa’s experience in strategic leadership roles has given her a unique perspective on the journey to acquisition. “One is you continue to lead the organization. The other is you lead it to a certain point, and you hand off the reins, and perhaps
Introduction: Navigating the Startup Journey Greg Raiz, a successful entrepreneur and investor, has a pragmatic and empathetic approach to supporting founders on their startup journey.
**About The Guest(s):**Melissa Pegus is a strategic leader with experience in the innovation space. She has held various roles in six companies, all resulting in acquisition. Melissa is currently an MD for Techstars Atlanta and New Orleans, where she focuses on investing in founders who are building the future of
**About The Guest(s):** Greg Raiz is a successful entrepreneur and investor in the Boston ecosystem. He is the founder of Raise Labs, a mobile technology company that he sold in 2017. Greg has a background in computer science and has worked at Microsoft. He runs an accelerator program called Raiz
Proximity has always impacted a founder’s ability to fundraise. Being personally engaged in the tech ecosystem allows founders to create connections and build trust with investors. The Global Accelerator Network reported that 17% of accelerators were partially or fully virtual in 2018. In 2020, 67% of accelerators went virtual due
