Accelerator

The 2018 Class of the Comcast NBCUniversal Lift Labs Accelerator, Powered By Techstars

Comcast NBCUniversal partnered with Techstars, a trusted leader in the startup ecosystem, to offer a 13-week program for startups working in media, entertainment and connectivity.

As part of the inaugural class, 10 startups from around the world received one-on-one mentoring from Techstars’ worldwide network that supports entrepreneurs through access to mentorship and capital, and will work directly with mentors and product experts from across Comcast NBCUniversal’s businesses in Philadelphia. Their work culminated in Demo Day on October 11th in Philadelphia.

KEY DATES

AREAS OF FOCUS

CONNECTED
LIFE

Empowering users to connect with the people, places and things that matter most

ENTERTAINMENT EVERYWHERE

Connecting consumers with engaging content in any form, on any device, anywhere

SMART
PLACES

Advancing the intelligence of shared spaces through their assets, resources and services (i.e. stadiums & theme parks)

NEXT GEN
MARKETING

Transforming marketing and advertising to meet shifting consumer behavior in digital world

DIGITAL
WELLNESS

Enabling better healthcare outcomes through enhanced communication and connectivity

MENTORS

Additional mentors to be announced

Maggie McLean Suniewick

Maggie McLean Suniewick

President, Digital Enterprises NBCUniversal

Sam Schwartz

Chief Business Development Officer Comcast

Pank Patel

Vice President, Business Development Universal Pictures

Michael Aaronson

Michael Aaronson

SVP, Film Product Development & Strategy - Digital Distribution Universal Pictures

Gil Beyda

Gil Beyda

Managing Director Genacast Ventures

Kai Bond

Kai Bond

Investor Comcast Ventures

Michael Chen

Michael Chen

Engineering Fellow Comcast

Danielle Cohn

Danielle Cohn

Executive Director, Entrepreneurial Engagement / LIFT Labs Comcast NBCUniversal

TECHSTARS TEAM

Maya Baratz

Managing Director

Rachel Greenspan

Program Manager

Andrew Cove

Entrepreneur in Residence