LIFT Labs for Entrepreneurs

Comcast NBCUniversal

LIFT Labs x Powered by Tech Stars
IDEAS ELEVATED

An immersive experience designed to elevate the next generation of media, entertainment, and connectivity companies.

An immersive experience designed to elevate the next generation of media, entertainment, and connectivity companies.

IDEAS ELEVATED
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Applications for the next LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars will open in early January 2019.
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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.

AREAS OF FOCUS

Connected Life

CONNECTED
LIFE

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

Entertainment Everywhere

ENTERTAINMENT EVERYWHERE

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

Smart City

SMART
PLACES

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

Next Gen Marketing

NEXT GEN
MARKETING

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

Digital Wellness

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

Sam Schwartz

Chief Business Development Officer Comcast
Pank Patel Headshot

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

Maya Baratz

Managing Director
Rachel Greenspan

Rachel Greenspan

Program Manager
Andrew Cove

Andrew Cove

Entrepreneur in Residence