6 Reasons to Stop What You’re Doing and Apply to Our Startup Accelerator Now

January 10, 2019

Applications are now open for the 2019 Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars and we’re looking for leading startups in connectivity, media, or entertainment. If selected, you’ll spend 13 weeks refining your business model, making key connections, polishing and amplifying your startup story, and much more. Most importantly, you’ll work with alongside mentors …

Applications Now Open For Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, Powered By Techstars

January 7, 2019

Accelerator focused on connectivity, media, and entertainment opens applications for second class in Philadelphia Philadelphia – January 7, 2019 – Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars, is now accepting applications for its second class. Founders from around the world developing the next generation of connectivity, media, and entertainment companies are encouraged to apply …

8 Business Building Pros Share Sage Advice for New Entrepreneurs

December 18, 2018

Philly Startup Leaders took over LIFT Labs for a three-night crash course on starting your entrepreneurial journey. Startup experts explained that it’s crucial to fail forward, tell compelling stories and always hustle. You’ve got this idea. You can’t stop thinking about it. It burns in your brain while you’re eating, driving, and trying to sleep …

LIVE @ LIFT Labs with Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary

November 29, 2018

Kevin O’Leary has some frank advice for budding entrepreneurs. Shark Tank star, investor, and business mogul Kevin O’Leary visited Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs in Philadelphia and, true to form, he didn’t mince words. In a discussion with Comcast Chief Business Development Officer Sam Schwartz, O’Leary explained that entrepreneurship isn’t for everybody, especially those with thin …

Lessons Learned: What 10 Startups Taught us About Running Our First Accelerator

November 27, 2018

For 13 weeks, 10 companies from around the world participated in the first-ever Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars. While they learned from our experts, and a vast, seasoned mentor network, they taught our team a few key lessons, too. By: Danielle Cohn, Head of Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs This summer, the Comcast …

The Making of a Dream Partnership: Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs and ‘The Third Door’ Book Tour

November 12, 2018

By guest blogger Alex Banayan, author of the national bestseller The Third Door I thought the day couldn’t get better. And then it did. I’d just stepped off stage after interviewing Jessica Alba in front of a thousand people at Summit LA. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos had been sitting in the first row. He came …

10 Military Veteran Startups Everyone in Tech Should Know

November 9, 2018

Originally Published by Bunker Labs Bunker Labs is witnessing a recent surge in military veteran entrepreneurship. Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to support their mission to catalyze the entrepreneurial potential of the military experience to lead innovation in the American economy and to empower veterans. Below are just a few of the exciting veteran-owned companies coming …

Military Entrepreneur Spotlight: ZeroEyes

November 9, 2018

From Navy SEAL to Startup CEO, Mike Lahiff is Focused on Preventing Tragedy in Public Places Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to be Bunker Labs’ first National Corporate Sponsor and Founding Sponsor of Bunker Labs PHL in our hometown of Philadelphia. Here, companies founded by military veterans and military spouses find the support they need to …

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

October 12, 2018

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

October 2, 2018

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 …

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6 Reasons to Stop What You’re Doing and Apply to Our Startup Accelerator Now