TechCrunch

MAY 2, 2023

Steve Zalewski Contributor Share on Twitter Steve Zalewski is the former CISO of Levi Strauss and the founder of S3 Consulting, an executive advisory practice to security companies and VC firms on product-market-fit and go-to-market strategy for security startups. billion in 2022 to $267.3

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2022

500 Global’s Christine Tsai shares her 2022 VC predictions. 2021 was a year like no other when it came to venture investment, and this year is poised to tread a similar path, writes 500 Global’s CEO and co-founder, Christine Tsai. 500 Global’s Christine Tsai shares her 2022 VC predictions. on Tuesday, Jan. Microsoft Corp.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Day One Ventures , a venture firm launched in 2018 with a pitch to combine venture capital acumen with marketing and communications support, has launched a program aimed explicitly at those impacted by tech layoffs this year. The program, titled “ Funded Not Fired, ” will write $100,000 checks into 20 startup teams by the end of the year.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 25, 2022

Register K-Startup Grand Challenge(KSGC) 2022 edition has opened its doors for global startups to do business in South Korea. KSGC 2022 started receiving applications from startups on April 15 and the last date for startups to apply for the most sought after program in Asia is soon on May 31.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Twenty of the most promising and creative early-stage startups — chosen from the elite Startup Battlefield 200 — will bring the heat for $100,000 in the world-renown Startup Battlefield competition at TechCrunch Disrupt on October 18–20 in San Francisco. Did you miss the other Startup Battlefield VC judges?

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

James covers the genesis of Ministry of Awesome following the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, and provides updates on Ministry of Awesome approaches to startup founder support and programming. You’re also sort of no longer running your classic three-month type accelerator program, which finishes on, say, a demo day.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Imagine a drumroll, folks, because we’re about to announce the last tranche of investors and thought leaders who will choose which outstanding startup takes the title of Startup Battlefield champion, along with the $100,000 prize and serious bragging rights. Mar Hershenson , co-founder and managing partner at Pear VC.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

As of September 2022, investors have amassed almost $300 billion in dry powder, and VC funds are still raising money by the boxcar. According to a pre-seed report by DocSend , founders took an average of 52 meetings with investors in 2022 compared to 39 last year. In Q4 2022, it takes more time to raise less money.

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TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2022

Early-stage startup founders, listen up! If you want to be considered for the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt on October 18-20 in San Francisco, time is running out. It’s a curated cohort of 200 early-stage startups selected by our highly discerning editorial team. A shot at competing in Startup Battlefield.

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TechCrunch

JULY 7, 2022

If you haven’t heard yet, there’s a new and awesome opportunity available for early-stage startup founders at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco on October 18-20. It’s called the Startup Battlefield 200 , and it’s packed with perks and possibilities. Think you have what it takes to join the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2022

On April 14 — that’s less than a month away — TechCrunch Early Stage kicks off a day-long summit focused exclusively on new founders and emerging entrepreneurs. Learn about the essential skills every startup founder needs to know — from successful founders, experienced VCs and subject-matter experts.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Backed by Draper, of course, the program will launch in April 2022. As founder of the famed Silicon Valley venture capital firm known as Draper Fisher Jurvetson, or DFJ, Draper in 2018 introduced the Startup House concept. As part of the program, DSH will invest up to $100,000 in pre-seed startups. .

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2022

If there’s one thing you’ll get out of attending TC Early Stage in San Francisco on April 14, it’s an accelerated education in the essentials of building a successful startup. . Don’t delay: We’re running low on $249 founder passes. Evolving from Scientist to Founder. How do you go from PhD to startup founder and beyond?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Boston offers a world of advantages for startup founders Boston’s university-to-startup pipeline defies downturn to grow and diversify Boston has had a thriving tech startup ecosystem for a while, but things can change fast. between 2021 and 2022, and we expect that trend to continue or improve in 2023.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Before you can deliver on any of the promises in your pitch deck, you’ll need to build a team. To help TechCrunch+ readers take on this challenge, we are looking for experts to participate in a survey about tactics and strategies for startup recruiting in Q1 2022. Image Credits: Bryce Durbin/TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2022

This report prepared by Eddie Ackerman, Thomvest’s strategic finance operating partner, looks at startup hiring velocity since February 2021 by region, company type and, notably, how much time passed since last fundraise. Thanks very much for reading us in 2022. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 17, 2022

That’s right, tech’s OG conference dedicated to early-stage startup founders — and the ecosystem that supports them — kicks off tomorrow at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2022? Happy TechCrunch Disrupt eve! We’d love to see you!

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Treasury management should be top of mind for startup founders. “For the remainder of 2022 and beyond, the decision is not whether to advertise, but where, how much and how to augment performance.” Pitch Deck Teardown: Hour One’s $20M Series A deck. Thanks very much for reading, and have a great weekend.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 14, 2022

DIY: 5 ways disruptive component startups can win over OEMs. Hardware startup founders have a uniquely hard time. TechCrunch Disrupt 2022: Taking the BS out of your TAM. Aydin Senkut, founder and managing partner, Felicis Ventures. TechCrunch Disrupt 2022. 6 tips for launching a blockchain startup.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 23, 2023

Pitch Practice is back! The company quickly raised over $200 million in venture capital, becoming a unicorn with its $150 million Series B in October 2022. I got a producer, and the lackluster TCL Podcast is getting some serious love. Each Monday, we’ll upload an edited and condensed version of TCL.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 8, 2023

Because “younger startups are now increasingly getting caught in the act” when it comes to misleading investors, Rebecca Szkutak asked several VCs about the red flags they look for while assessing a pitch and performing due diligence. ” Barnaby Lashbrooke, founder and CEO, Time etc.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

Austin made headlines in 2021 for being “the place” for startup founders and venture capitalists alike to set up shop. That’s why TechCrunch has chosen to shine a spotlight on the city with a special episode of TechCrunch Live centered on the growing startup scene in Austin, Texas. The Texas capital is home to more capital.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 30, 2022

One of TechCrunch’s favorite events — TC Sessions: Robotics 2022 — is coming back virtually July 21. As you well know, a TechCrunch event wouldn’t be complete without highlighting early-stage founders inventing groundbreaking technologies. Pitch your robotics startup. Apply here.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2023

TechCrunch Live records live today and tomorrow at 12:00 PDT, and you’re invited to pitch your startup. Called Pitch Practice, it should be self-explanatory. Participants have a chance to practice their pitch by presenting to another founder and investor. You want their feedback on your pitch.

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Startup Blogpost

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Drew Sherman , Director of Marketing and Communications, Carvaygo It is Cheaper and More Efficient Than Traditional PR With PR, a startup will likely compete for a spot in the media with many other competitors who are bidding their pitches to the media outlet. and SEO (Google).

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TechCrunch

APRIL 4, 2022

Budget-minded entrepreneurs and early-stage startup founders take heed — this is no time to procrastinate. We have only 20 early-bird tickets left for TechCrunch Early Stage 2022 in San Francisco on April 14. Move it or lose it: Buy a $249 founder pass and save $200. Don’t reinvent the startup wheel.

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TechCrunch

MAY 8, 2023

Time is relentless and, right now, it’s no friend to procrastination-prone early-stage startup founders. The application window for Startup Battlefield 200 (SB 200) at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 slams shut in just one week. They’ll receive special pitch training from TechCrunch staff and one free year of TechCrunch+ membership.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 13, 2023

million to date including a $150 million Series B it closed in October 2022. And if you’re a startup founder, register for the event and apply to pitch your company during each event’s Pitch Practice segment. Christina Cacioppo started Vanta in 2016 and has raised $202.95 Register here.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The TechCrunch+ stage: You’ll find topics all startup founders need to understand. The Discovery stage: TechCrunch partners share their expertise on essential startup issues. If you love watching startups pitch, you’ll find plenty of action going down on the expo floor. Like these. Taking the BS Out of Your TAM.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2022

Meet the perfect co-founder, find a dev with mad skills or pitch investors. We’re on the lookout for trendsetting, game-changing, early-stage startup founders, investors and ecosystem experts. It’s a quick, easy and efficient way to (bit) mine for opportunities — pun intended.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 10, 2022

Meet the perfect co-founder, find a dev with mad skills or pitch investors. We’re on the lookout for trendsetting, game-changing, early-stage startup founders, investors and ecosystem experts. It’s a quick, easy and efficient way to (bit) mine for opportunities — pun intended.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 11, 2023

About 10% of startups will fail in their first year. But those figures don’t matter when you’re pitching: Investors expect to see a business plan that describes how you plan to reach profitability within 3-5 years. Between years two through five, approximately 70% of companies will go under.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Starry-eyed newlyweds routinely sign prenuptial agreements without losing their sense of idealism, and startup founders should do the same, advises Yonaton Aronoff, a partner at litigation and employment law firm Harris St. ” Why your startup needs a prenup. Laurent & Wechsler. You can sign up here.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Dear Sophie: How can early-stage startups compete for talent? Dear Sophie, As a first-time, early-stage startup founder, I find it difficult to compete against other startups on compensation. “If it isn’t, that should be cause enough for founders to back away.” Image Credits: Bryce Durbin/TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 25, 2023

It’s going to be the biggest and best Disrupt we’ve ever hosted: Along with a few to-be-announced surprises, we’ll have Startup Battlefield, as well as six new stages with targeted materials for founders of all types. Nailing TAM for both external pitching and internal planning is no small feat.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 14, 2022

TechCrunch Disrupt 2022 kicks off in just four days, startup fans. How to Activate Your Profile: Look for an email in your inbox titled “Time to log into TechCrunch Disrupt 2022” and follow the directions. This year’s Startup Battlefield 200 is presented by Capital Connect by J.P. 21 online). 3:30 p.m.:

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Outsiders study multiple facets of a startup to determine its value and quality, and codebase health is one of them. A pitch deck is just part of the story, writes Matt Van Itallie, founder and CEO of codebase analytics company Sema. ” To better thwart ransomware attacks, startups must get cybersecurity basics right.

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