TechCrunch

AUGUST 7, 2023

Investors, we’re back with a reminder that TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 — happening September 19–21 in San Francisco — can help you pump up your pipeline and dial up your deal flow. Beat the deadline: Buy an Investor Pass to Disrupt now and save up to $600. Elevate your networking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 Networking is easy at Disrupt.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 21, 2023

Why should you go to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in San Francisco on September 19–21? Five reasons to go to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 1. Five reasons to go to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 1. Network, connect and collaborate You simply won’t find a better time or place to expand your network, with the right people, than at Disrupt.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2022

Prepare yourself for the triumphant return of TechCrunch Disrupt — live and in person — to San Francisco on October 18-20 at Moscone West! . We can’t wait to welcome you and more than 10,000 other attendees to our flagship event — the epicenter of the startup ecosystem. . Here’s what’s new at Disrupt this year.

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TechCrunch

MAY 5, 2023

We’re flagging this one, folks, because you have just one week left to take advantage of early-bird pricing on all passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 , taking place on September 19–21 in San Francisco. Disrupt is the startup world’s big tent, and it draws more than 10,000 people from around the globe. Limited event app features.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 — our flagship global event — takes over the internet on September 21-23. They’ll network and connect to build game-changing startups. Time to get on board: It costs less than $100 to attend TechCrunch Disrupt until this Monday. TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 takes place on September 21-30.

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TechCrunch

MAY 2, 2023

Terrific news for anyone who lacks either the time or the budget to go whole-hog at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 on September 19–21 in San Francisco. Pro Savers Tip: Prices on all TechCrunch Disrupt passes will increase May 12 at 11:59 p.m. You can also hear them pitch live from the Showcase Stage located in the exhibition area.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2022

If you couldn’t make it to San Francisco to attend TechCrunch Disrupt in person, the next is the next best thing. With it, you can access all the sessions that went down on the Disrupt stage, the TechCrunch+ stage along with select presentations from both the Discovery stage and breakout sessions — today, October 21 only!

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TechCrunch

MAY 18, 2021

If you fit that description, we want you to apply to compete in the Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 on September 21-23. Perfect pitch: All competing startups get weeks of free training with the TC Startup Battlefield training squad. Plenty of perks: Battlefield gladiators are TC Disrupt VIPs. But here’s the thing.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Day one of TechCrunch Disrupt is in the rearview mirror, and what a great day it was! All righty, let’s take a quick look at just some of the sessions, speakers and events you don’t want to miss. You’ll find all the day’s programs, stage locations and times listed in the Disrupt agenda — and in your handy event app.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Mark your calendar for TechCrunch’s annual celebration of the startup community — TC Disrupt 2021 returns this September 21-23! At Disrupt , you’ll rub virtual elbows with the thousands of startup founders, investors and innovators building cutting-edge products and companies. As always, networking will be front and center.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 13, 2023

It’s hard to believe it but TechCrunch Disrupt — only one of the most engaging, fun, well-attended startup events in the world — is around the corner, taking place September 19–21! Outsiders may not realize just how much work goes into planning Disrupt. If you want to receive this in your inbox every Sunday, sign up here.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

All you need is a killer pitch, an MVP, nerves of steel and the drive and determination to take on all comers to claim the coveted Disrupt Cup. If you fit the description, apply to compete in Startup Battlefield at TC Disrupt 2021 on September 21-23. Every team receives a VIP experience at Disrupt. In round three — a.k.a.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Welcome to the first day of TechCrunch Disrupt ! You’ll find all the day’s programs, stage location and times listed in the Disrupt agenda and in the event app. You’ll find all the day’s programs, stage location and times listed in the Disrupt agenda and in the event app. Disrupt Stage | 10:00 am.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2021

It’s where hundreds of savvy, exhibiting startups increase their brand recognition, connect with investors, grow their network, expand their customer base and garner invaluable media coverage. These founders receive — at no additional cost — access to a curated pre-Disrupt experience. Talk about an opportunity to improve and impress.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2021

Startup Battlefield — the matriarch of all pitch competitions — is the stuff of tech legend. A little startup by the name of Dropbox competed in the Battlefield at TC50 (the precursor to Disrupt) way back in 2008. Your demo and presentation will be, well, pitch perfect when you deliver it to panels of top VC judges.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Happy TechCrunch Disrupt eve! Have a look at the agenda for times and stage locations and then fire up your event app, build your schedule and start connecting and networking with other attendees. TechCrunch Disrupt starts tomorrow, October 18, and run through October 20 in San Francisco. We’d love to see you!

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 31, 2021

Fundraising is a huge part of building a successful startup, and whether you’re looking for information about the latest trends, alternative funding or how to fine-tune your pitch to attract investors, you’ll find that and a whole lot more at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 on September 21-23. Crafting a Pitch Deck that Can’t Be Ignored.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

anyway), but it’s never too early to start planning for TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 , which takes place on September 21-23. Startup Alley is a huge part of every Disrupt — it’s where hundreds of innovative, ground-breaking early-stage startups showcase their tech talent, products, platforms and services. Pitch it real good.

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TechCrunch

JULY 15, 2021

We know how much you love a good startup pitch-off. Plus, you get to hear feedback from some of the smartest folks in the industry, thus learning how to absolutely crush it at your next pitch meeting with a VC. Those startups will pitch their products/businesses to a pair of expert VC judges, who will then give their live feedback.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 7, 2021

You can still shoot your shot to pitch to an amazing panel of judges and thousands of TC viewers. TechCrunch editors will select 10 founders from around the world to pitch on stage July 9th. Without further ado, here are your judges for the Early Stage Pitch-Off: Ben Sun, Primary Venture Partners. Apply here.

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TechCrunch

JULY 16, 2021

We know how much you love a good startup pitch-off. Plus, you get to hear feedback from some of the smartest folks in the industry, thus learning how to absolutely crush it at your next pitch meeting with a VC. Those startups will pitch their products/businesses to a pair of expert VC judges, who will then give their live feedback.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Welcome to day three of TechCrunch Disrupt , where the opportunities to learn, connect and grow your business just don’t stop. Remember, you’ll find all the day’s programs, stage location and times listed in the Disrupt agenda and in the event app. Disrupt Stage | 10:00 am. Disrupt Stage | 10:30 am. Let’s go!

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TechCrunch

JULY 28, 2021

We know how much you love a good startup pitch-off. Plus, you get to hear feedback from some of the smartest folks in the industry, thus learning how to absolutely crush it at your next pitch meeting with a VC. Those startups will pitch their products/businesses to a pair of expert VC judges, who will then give their live feedback.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Luckily for aspirational baseball players, pitch velocity, spin rate, and just about every other aspect of playing baseball are highly quantifiable in real-time. You throw a pitch and you don’t find out the speed for a year or even longer. That pitch you threw a year ago, that was 92. Actually, it’s even worse than that.

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TechCrunch

JULY 19, 2021

We know how much you love a good startup pitch-off. Plus, you get to hear feedback from some of the smartest folks in the industry, thus learning how to absolutely crush it at your next pitch meeting with a VC. Those startups will pitch their products/businesses to a pair of expert VC judges, who will then give their live feedback.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 11, 2021

Your startup’s pitch deck could be the difference between getting funded or getting ignored. But we’re popping the lid off of that black box with the Pitch Deck Teardown. We’ve done Pitch Deck Teardowns at events like Disrupt and Early Stage 2020, and this year we’re cranking it up a notch.

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TechCrunch

MAY 27, 2021

We’ve been urging you to apply to Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 for weeks now, and you have just over 12 hours left before the application window slams shut on May 27 at 11:59 p.m. (PT). She and her team competed in Startup Battlefield last year at Disrupt 2020. TC: What did it feel like to pitch at Disrupt?

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TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2021

We know how much you love a good startup pitch-off. Plus, you get to hear feedback from some of the smartest folks in the industry, thus learning how to absolutely crush it at your next pitch meeting with a VC. Those startups will pitch their products/businesses to a pair of expert VC judges, who will then give their live feedback.

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TechCrunch

JULY 21, 2021

We know how much you love a good startup pitch-off. Plus, you get to hear feedback from some of the smartest folks in the industry, thus learning how to absolutely crush it at your next pitch meeting with a VC. Those startups will pitch their products/businesses to a pair of expert VC judges, who will then give their live feedback.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

TechCrunch Editorial is on the hunt for 200 early-stage founders to feature in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this September. All selected founders will get the opportunity to flash-pitch in front of investors and TechCrunch Editors. The winner snags the $100,000 prize and the coveted Disrupt Cup.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2021

Among several improvements, we’re thrilled to ramp up the Pitch Deck Teardown. In short, folks can submit their pitch decks to get feedback from investors and founders alike. The importance of the pitch deck can’t be underestimated. But we’re popping the lid off of that black box with the Pitch Deck Teardown.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2023

TC Early Stage is our only event where you get hands-on training with experts to help your business succeed. During this one-day startup bootcamp, you’ll learn about legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, product-market fit, pitching, recruiting and more. You’ll find plenty more listed in the event agenda.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2023

TC Early Stage is our only event where you get hands-on training with experts to help your business succeed. During this one-day startup bootcamp, you’ll learn about legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, product-market fit, pitching, recruiting and more. You’ll find plenty more listed in the event agenda.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 4, 2021

Below is a link to the pitch video. There wasn’t any context around it—not exactly something I’d call a “pitch”. I explained that this wasn’t really a pitch because it lacked all sorts of context. He didn’t write back to me until I wrote this piece on backing disruption in the middle of the racial equity protests last June. “As

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 takes place on September 21-23, but why wait to get your network mojo working? Granted, networking can sometimes feel like a contact sport, especially at a global event with more than 10,000 attendees. Set up 1:1 video meetings, pitch investors, demo products or interview prospective employees.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

This will keep you up to date on important deadlines, events, and other updates. University entrepreneurship competitions and events are a great way to fund yourself and build relationships with potential partners, mentors, and investors. Contestants pitch their legal product idea for a chance to win $5,000, tutoring, and more.

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Dream It

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Potential to DISRUPT business CISOs are accustomed to constant innovation. This can result in loss of data, blocked network traffic, or configuration changes that could be detrimental to an organization. Be prepared to tell the CISO how your solution can be deployed alongside existing technologies without causing disruptions.

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