Month: October 2018

Demo Day of Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars, Showcases 10 Companies in Inaugural Class

Demo Day of Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars, Showcases 10 Companies in Inaugural Class

Philadelphia-based accelerator focused on media, entertainment, and connectivity ends with live pitch event, including major company announcements Philadelphia, PA, October 12, 2018 – Ten tech startups from around the world who are building innovative media, entertainment, and connectivity companies showcased their products and stories on Thursday at “Demo Day,” the finale of the inaugural Comcast

Say Goodbye to Wasted Social Media Ad Dollars with Trapica

Say Goodbye to Wasted Social Media Ad Dollars with Trapica

This series highlights each company in the 2018 class of the Comcast NBCUniversal Accelerator, powered by Techstars. The program kicked off in July and includes 10 companies from around the world building media, entertainment and connectivity companies Social media ads are a crucial marketing tool. Do them successfully and you’ll reach motivated audiences ready to

Entrepreneurial Advice: Kiera Smalls on tapping into Philly’s startup ecosystem

Entrepreneurial Advice: Kiera Smalls on tapping into Philly’s startup ecosystem

Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs offers founder-focused speaker programs, mentor sessions, and online resources to help entrepreneurs grow and manage their companies. As part of the Executive Advice Series, Kiera Smalls, Executive Director of Philly Startup Leaders, shares her advice on how local founders can tap into the resources of Philadelphia’s startup ecosystem. — As Philadelphia

How eyecandylab is Bringing Augmented Reality to TV

How eyecandylab is Bringing Augmented Reality to TV

This series highlights each company in the 2018 class of the Comcast NBCUniversal Accelerator, powered by Techstars. The program kicked off in July and includes 10 companies from around the world building media, entertainment and connectivity companies. Gone are the days when the TV viewer was just a passive observer. More and more, people want

Bringing Entertainment to Rideshares and Driverless Cars: Welcome to the World of Portl Media

Bringing Entertainment to Rideshares and Driverless Cars: Welcome to the World of Portl Media

This series highlights each company in the 2018 class of the Comcast NBCUniversal Accelerator, powered by Techstars. The program kicked off in July and includes 10 companies from around the world building media, entertainment and connectivity companies. Ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft have brought much-needed disruption to the transportation industry. But the digital information

Welcome to the World of Interactive Shows, Live on Your Phone, with Tally

Welcome to the World of Interactive Shows, Live on Your Phone, with Tally

This series highlights each company in the 2018 class of the Comcast NBCUniversal Accelerator, powered by Techstars. The program kicked off in July and includes 10 companies from around the world building media, entertainment and connectivity companies. Inspiration strikes in unexpected places. For Alex Au, that place was a viewing party for reality television show,

Introducing Polycade: The Retro Arcade of the Future

Introducing Polycade: The Retro Arcade of the Future

Introducing Polycade: The Retro Arcade of the Future

This series highlights each company in the 2018 class of the Comcast NBCUniversal Accelerator, powered by Techstars. The program kicked off in July and includes 10 companies from around the world building media, entertainment and connectivity companies. Any child of the 1980s will remember a time when video games were social events. The arcade. The

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