Accelerators
Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator powered by Techstars
This program is designed to elevate connectivity, media, & entertainment startups, tapping experts from the global network of Comcast NBCUniversal. In 2021 this program hopes to provide hybrid virtual/ in-person programming, if possible, dependent on COVID-19 conditions.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hybrid Program
This program is running virtually with some optional in-person events.
Feb 22nd, 2021
Applications Open
May 12th, 2021
Final Deadline
Aug 16th, 2021
Accelerator Starts
Nov 4th, 2021
Demo Day
"I push entrepreneurs to set challenging, yet achievable goals."
KJ Singh, Managing Director
Read the Q&AThe Team
KJ Singh
Managing Director
Mariah Schmidt
Program Manager
Recent News
Partners
"My mentors asked me hard questions and made sure I was thinking through my next steps. Now, I look forward to returning the favor."
Toni Murphy
Vice President, Sales and Marketing - Keystone Region at Comcast and Techstars mentor
"Startups remind us that you can work fast, fail fast, and ultimately succeed. They have a great combination of intelligence, insight and tenacity that I love to be a part of."
Zane Vella
Vice President, Product - Interactivity and Advertising at Comcast and Techstars mentor
"Mentorship gives me a lot of personal gratification to still be plugged into startups, and I hope I can help them avoid some of the mistakes I’ve made along the way."
Matt Zelesko
Chief Technology Officer at Comcast and Techstars mentor
Mentors
"We've gotten so much support through the network and the concept of #GiveFirst. I mentor so I can pay it forward and help other founders."
Cristina Flaschen
CEO and Founder of Pandium and mentor for Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator Powered by Techstars
"We've gotten so much support through the network and the concept of #GiveFirst. I mentor so I can pay it forward and help other founders."
Cristina Flaschen
CEO and Founder of Pandium and mentor for Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator Powered by Techstars
"Starting a business is hard and lonely. I mentor to #givefirst, help founders to not make the same mistakes I did, and to listen and spread positivity."
Susanne Mitschke
CEO & Founder of Citrus Labs
"Techstars has been an amazing support. Mentoring provides an opportunity for me to give back by helping founders solve complex challenges."
Bharat Krish
Co-Founder & CEO of RefineAI and CTO of TIME
"The Techstars network has provided incredible mentorship as we've grown, and it's important to continue that impact by working with new founders. It's rewarding to grow together!"
Christine Schindler
CEO & Co-founder of PathSpot Technologies
Moisey Uretsky
Co-Founder of Welcome Homes
“Techstars was a foundational part of GreatHorn’s growth. I’m honored to have the opportunity to work as a mentor, and give back for all of the help I’ve received over the years.”
Kevin O'Brien
CEO & Founder of GreatHorn
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