Disney Launches Accelerator Program for Startups

Disney is launching the Accelerator program for startups.  Participating technology companies with an entertainment focus will receive up to $120,000 in investment capital to develop their ideas, along with mentor support from top Disney executives including Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, and leaders from Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, ESPN and Walt Disney Imagineering, among others. Additionally, entertainment industry leaders, venture capitalists and Techstars’ extensive network of entrepreneurs, investors and executives will team up as mentors for Disney Accelerator. For more information visit http://disneyaccelerator.com/