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Last night at the NY Tech MeetUp Owen Davis introduced SeedStart Media 2011.

SeedStart Media 2011, is a New York City based summer program that will attract the most innovative startup companies in digital media, e-commerce, ad infrastructure and mobile technology from all over the United States.  The purpose of the program is to provide promising entrepreneurs with funding and a network of mentors, investors, and leading industry experts to advise them.  Participating in the program are some of the world’s largest media, advertising and technology companies including AOL, Comcast, Hearst, MTV Networks, News Corporation, Time Warner, Vivendi and others to be announced shortly.

Up to ten promising startups will be invited to come to New York City to participate in the 12 week program, starting in mid June.  Each team will receive $20,000 to support the development and launch of their company.  Through a program of lectures, coaching and networking events, each company will interact closely with representatives of traditional media companies, digital media companies, e-commerce companies, experienced venture capitalists and entrepreneurs.  Representatives of these firms and other experienced entrepreneurs will serve as mentors to the program participants, helping them refine their ideas, develop their products, and accelerate their companies’ growth. The program will conclude with an “Investor Day,” in which each company will present to a group of venture capitalists, angel investors, and potential customers and partners.  Five venture capital firms will provide funding and mentorship for SeedStart Media 2011 including Contour Venture Partners, Comcast Interactive Capital/Genacast Ventures, NYC Seed, Polaris Venture Partners and RRE Ventures.

This program offers a very unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to work directly with some of the greatest brands in traditional and digital media as mentors and potential partners.  One of the most difficult things about building a company from scratch is gaining access to the companies and people that might have a significant impact on a new business. SeedStart’s vertical focus makes this a reality.

Applications open today.   If you know of great entrepreneurs who  are building really interesting companies in digital media, e-commerce, ad infrastructure and mobile technology please refer them to SeedStart.

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