PHILADELPHIA — Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs and Comcast RISE have announced the premiere of “Culture Capital,” a three-part docuseries showcasing nine diverse entrepreneurs who are laying the foundation for future founders, available now on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel, Peacock and Xumo Play.

Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity features Black storytelling from programming partners and film studios and has released a variety of original documentaries showcasing diverse talent and content creators.

Hosted by Felecia Hatcher, CEO of Black Ambition Prize, a nonprofit led by Grammy Award-winning artist Pharrell Williams, the docuseries features founders of color, illuminating their journey in creating competitive businesses in today’s market. This series not only highlights the unique challenges and achievements of these entrepreneurs but also provides viewers with an in-depth understanding of the entrepreneurial journey — celebrating the innovative spirit that transforms visions into lasting legacies.

“It is a privilege to showcase the inspiring stories of the founders in the docuseries ‘Culture Capital,’” said Loren Hudson, SVP and chief diversity officer, connectivity and platforms for Comcast. “We hope that this series demonstrates the power of an idea and the passion and drive it takes to bring it to life. By shining a light on these authentic journeys, we hope to empower viewers to chase their own dreams.”

Featuring conversations with an array of business owners, the docuseries looks at founders at all stages of the journey. Participants include:

Felecia Hatcher, series host and CEO of Black Ambition Prize, a nonprofit working to close the opportunity and wealth gap through entrepreneurship in Miami.

• Melinda Archuleta, Owner of Bar Carlo, a full-service Mexican-American restaurant in Portland, Ore.
• Cody Coleman, co-founder and CEO of Coactive AI, a generative AI company that helps businesses by enriching, searching and analyzing images and videos at scale in San Jose, Calif.
• Bertony Faustin, owner of Abbey Creek Vineyard, a vineyard that blends wine and hip-hop in Portland, Ore.
• Grace Hsia, Founder of Warmilu, a material science warming company in Detroit.
• Chekesha Kidd, founder of Kinumi, a concierge service and community for active older adults and the people who love and care for them in Washington, D.C.
• Latoya Peterson, co-founder and chief experience officer of Glow Up Games, a gaming company that builds playful technology centering around Black and brown joy in Washington, D.C.
• Will Toms, co-founder and CCO of REC, a members-only club of the world’s most ambitious creators in Philadelphia.
• Ashley Williams, founder of RIZZARR, a martech platform for the next generation of creators in Detroit.
• David Wong, co-founder of FRIEDA, a cafe and curated intergenerational community space based in Philadelphia.

“This collaboration with Comcast NBCUniversal has been extremely valuable,” Hatcher said. “By creating ‘Culture Capital,’ we have crafted a platform that elevates the voices of entrepreneurs of color to a national stage, showcasing the rich diversity and boundless potential within our communities.”