Meet the Team

Andrew brings an analytical mindset and deep vertical expertise to his companies, focusing on data, machine learning, and the future of work. He sits on the boards of Enigma, FanDuel, Heleo, Hive, Juganu, Lytics, SundaySky, and Treno, and led CV’s investment in FortressIQ, Interactions, Osaro, and Paramount Data. He came to Comcast Ventures from Time Warner Investments, where he focused on early-stage media and technology companies. Running nightclubs while in college, Andrew started his formal career in Booz Allen & Hamilton’s media practice, and was then COO of a music startup in London called TrustTheDJ. He has a Master’s degree in Economics from Edinburgh University and received his MBA from INSEAD in France.

Investments:  ● Enigma  ● FortressIQ ● Heleo  ● Hive  ● Interactions  ● Juganu  ● Lytics  ● Orai  ● Osaro  ● SundaySky  ● Treno

Exits:  ● Data Plus Math (Acquired: LiveRamp 2019)  ● FanDuel (Acquired: Flutter 2018)  ● Windsor Circle (Acquired: OSG 2019)

Sheena is a Principal at Comcast Ventures focusing on consumer investing, with particular interest in proptech, healthcare and fintech. Prior to joining the team at CV, Sheena led Strategy and Operations for apparel at an e-commerce and fulfillment platform, Symphony Commerce. Prior to Symphony, Sheena was in the Corporate Strategy Group at Hudson’s Bay Company/Saks Fifth Avenue, driving the future of omni-channel commerce. She started her career at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) advising clients in the financial services, retail and insurance sector. While in business school, Sheena worked at Bessemer and spent her summer at Google focused on strategy for emerging products. She graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Economics and M.B.A from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

Investments:  ● Nurx  ● Papa  ● Sidecar Health  ● OfferUp  ● SevenRooms  ● Pattern  ● Juno  ● Curbio  ● Avibra  

Adam Spivack is a Principal at Comcast Ventures exploring innovation in AI, Data, the Future of Work, and Enterprise software. Prior to joining CV, he led the advertising trading group for FreeWheel Media, a company acquired by Comcast in 2014. There, he developed a global trading desk and advertising exchange between the world’s largest media companies and agencies. He started his career as a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting, gaining expertise in data management, mobile payments, and enterprise software. Adam graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in Public Policy with a certificate in Markets & Management.

Investments:  ● Branch Energy  ● Hive  ● Juganu  ● Treno

Kim is the CFO and Managing Director at Comcast Ventures. She leads finance and strategic partnerships for the venture investing arm of Comcast NBCUniversal. She also overseas operations and administration, managing the growth of Comcast Ventures’ presence in Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Kim serves as a board member for portfolio companies including SheKnows, SnagFilms, and CTI Towers. Prior to joining Comcast Ventures, she was the CFO and SVP of Business Development for VERSUS, where she grew all business metrics, positioning the company for a merger with NBC Sports. She held leadership positions at Disney, ESPN, and ABC and worked for KPMG in its audit practice. Kim graduated from Penn State and received her MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

Investments:  ● SheKnows  ● SnagFilms

Exits:  ● CTI Towers (Acquired: Melody Investment Advisors 2020)

Chandler focuses on operational accounting and portfolio reporting as a key member of the finance team. Prior to Comcast Ventures, Chandler worked at EVO Payments, specializing in streamlining and automating financial processes for subsidiaries both domestic and international. Chandler helps maintain and create financial controls, provides integral information to management by researching and analyzing financial data and helps evaluate portfolio company statistics. Chandler graduated with a B.S. in accounting from Stony Brook University.

Chris applies his wide range of legal experience to help our portfolio companies and fund on legal matters relating to new portfolio investments, existing portfolio company activities, and legal due diligence. At the global law firm of DLA Piper LLP, he advised startups and emerging growth companies, venture capital funds, and private equity funds in venture financings and M&A transactions. Early in his career, he served as a U.S. District Court Law Clerk in Massachusetts. Chris graduated with a B.S. in Finance from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and received his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center.

Kyle leads the day-to-day finance and operations for Comcast Ventures, reporting to the CFO. He oversees portfolio reporting and operational accounting including the marketing / communications and office management functions. He began his career in public accounting before joining the Comcast Corporate Reporting team, where he completed high-level financial statement analysis and consolidated financial reporting. Kyle graduated from Saint Joseph’s University with a B.S. in Accounting.

Amy is Comcast Ventures' Event Coordinator, working closely with stakeholders and vendors to execute impactful events across the country. She designs activities to inspire attendees to learn and engage with team members, as Comcast Ventures builds its network of innovators and investors across diverse sectors. Whether it's movie screenings, industry dinners, or large scale meetings, Amy manages logistics, contracts, and contact lists while curating memorable not-to-be-missed moments for our growing community.

Derek oversees all legal activities at Comcast Ventures. He brings over 20 years of legal expertise to his leadership role which includes structuring and negotiating new investments and exit transactions. Derek also advises the investing team on legal issues relating to their portfolio companies. Derek is well-positioned in corporate venture as he also serves as Vice President and Senior Deputy General Counsel of Comcast Corporation, responsible for acquisitions, investments, joint ventures and other corporate transactions by Comcast, NBCUniversal, Sky, and their various subsidiaries. Derek graduated with a B.A. in Economics and Government from Dartmouth College and received his J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Madura leads strategic partnerships to drive value between our portfolio companies and business units of Comcast Corporation and outside companies. He helps structure new commercial partnerships that leverage Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal and Sky’s platforms and reach to provide more than capital to our portfolio companies. Prior to joining us, Madura led broadband market analysis at Comcast Corporation, which supported corporate regulatory and competitive strategies and M&A. He also led partnerships with external thought-leader influencers to drive strategic goals. Earlier in his career, he worked in demographic data analysis and structured and negotiated telecom, technology and media transactions in the Asia-Pacific for multinationals. Madura holds a master’s degree from the University of Chicago focusing on quantitative analysis and a law degree and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Sydney, Australia.