TechCrunch

JULY 19, 2022

When you’re building a startup and thinking about what it’s going to take to raise your first dollars in a slowing capital market , perspective can be very helpful. In this case perspective, like any story worth telling, has two sides — founder and venture. All three founders bring funding bonafides to the table.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 28, 2024

Boulevard Capital delivers fast funding to help salons, spas, barbershops, and medspas accelerate business growth LOS ANGELES – March 20, 2024 – Boulevard ( www.joinblvd.com ), provider of the client experience platform purpose-built for appointment-based, self-care businesses, today announced the launch of Boulevard Capital.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 14, 2022

TechCrunch Disrupt 2022 kicks off in just four days, startup fans. Here’s a handy how-to guide for everything you can expect at TechCrunch Disrupt presented by AT&T on October 18-20 in San Francisco at Moscone West (Oct. Transcribe TechCrunch Disrupt with Otter.ai! We can’t wait to greet you. 21 online). 2:10 p.m. –

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 11, 2022

He is also the founder and managing partner of HartBeat Ventures, an early-stage VC firm with a focus on lifestyle, media and technology. These are just some of the reasons why we’re thrilled that Kevin Hart; his venture firm’s president and co-founder, Robert Roman; and Michael Elanjian, J.P.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 25, 2023

The reinvention of banking is well underway, and we’re excited to welcome three key players — Peter Hazlehurst, co-founder and CEO, Synctera; Laura Spiekerman, co-founder and president, Alloy; and Amanda Swoverland, chief compliance officer, Unit — to the Fintech Stage on September 19 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2023

Denis Shafranik Contributor Denis Shafranik is the co-founder of Concentric , an early-stage venture firm. Most founders are so laser-focused on convincing investors to invest that they don’t fully consider the due diligence process that comes after. So based on that, my advice would be to wait until you know exactly what they want.

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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. Investor Reception.

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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. Read TechCrunch’s Q&A with founder Jason Wilk from earlier this year here.

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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

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. Prior to joining Sequoia, Chen worked at Emergence Capital and McKinsey.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

However, it quickly evolved into a platform facilitating remote team management for over 40 companies globally, providing job opportunities amidst the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the early stages, it’s really all about the founder/founding team.”

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 11, 2022

TechCrunch Disrupt — taking place October 18–20 in San Francisco — is the world-class tech conference where startups go to grow. They present sessions on a range of topics that help new founders gain the confidence they need to move forward and build a solid business foundation. Check ’em out — you’ll be glad you did. Sponsored by J.P.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 4, 2022

We’re less than a month away from TechCrunch Disrupt on October 18–20 in San Francisco! Mar Hershenson , co-founder and managing partner at Pear VC. Tisch is the chairman of Good Dog, a marketplace to find pets online, and is the co-founder of Techstars NY. TechCrunch Disrupt takes place on October 18–20.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2020

“More than 50% of our founders still are in their current jobs,” said John Vrionis, co-founder of seed-stage fund Unusual Ventures. To gain a competitive advantage, Unusual is investing small checks into founders before they’re full-time.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 6, 2015

It’s a classic “innovator’s dilemma,” making this market ripe for disruption. I’ve looked at many companies trying to disrupt this market and I’ve seen very interesting solutions and feel certain one or a few will stick and become big. The founder & CEO of ProductHunt loved it, too.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Happy TechCrunch Disrupt eve! 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. We want to dive into how being a public person can help founders build a future public company. We’d love to see you!

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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 17, 2023

The AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 At TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 , you’ll find AI’s influential fingerprints throughout the show’s programming. At Disrupt you’ll find multiple opportunities to increase your knowledge, make connections and develop collaboration possibilities across multiple industries and sectors.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Just seven days until more than 10,000 people around the world storm the internet to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 on September 21-23. You’ll hear from iconic founders, unicorn makers, boundary-benders — all of it served up with a gigantic side of DIY tips, actionable advice, encouragement and inspiration.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 12, 2022

With less than a week to go, we’re absolutely stoked to see you all in San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt , live and in person! Just two days left to save: Buy your Disrupt pass before October 14 at 11:59 p.m. Why Nine Out of Ten Startups Fail , with Dheeraj Pandey, CEO and co-founder at DevRev. But first…. PDT) and save $700.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

We just wrapped up a three-day virtual event that included discussions and interviews with some of the most notable people in technology, media, government and venture capital. Even in person, there’s no way to absorb Disrupt in its entirety. Full coverage of TechCrunch Disrupt 2021. Lauren Singer, founder and CEO, Package Free.

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TechCrunch

JULY 12, 2022

That’s why we’re excited to announce that Mathilde Collin, co-founder and CEO at Front, Deidre Paknad, co-founder and CEO at WorkBoard and Adriana Roche, chief people officer at Mural, will tackle this topic onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt on October 18-20 in San Francisco. Early action equals bigger savings.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2016

My partner Greg Bettinelli (worth following on Twitter) was recently named by The LA Business Journal as the “ Top deal maker in Los Angeles in Venture Capital.” In the end, if you’re not developing a deep bench of talented professionals who keep you on your toes, you’re bound to be disrupted.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

SDAC angel investors build social capital as they work together to discover investable companies with the potential to disrupt industries and solve real-world challenges. SDAC Founder Mysty Rusk says, “We activate angel investors and fund companies with potential to solve some of the world’s biggest problems. We ‘get to yes!’

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Venture capital is a popular source of capital for early-stage startups, but it’s definitely not the only one. Both Clearco and Pipe offer revenue-based financing and both have raised large sums of venture capital themselves, some might say ironically.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 16, 2021

Joining us onstage as a judge for TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 ‘s Startup Battlefield will be Yasmin Razavi, general partner at Spark Capital. Her engineering background and fintech chops should make for incisive questions for the founders presenting. Catch her on the Disrupt stage and grab your ticket to Disrupt 2021 now!

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The language learning company launched nearly a decade ago on the Disrupt stage with no monetization plans. CEO and co-founder Luis von Ahn returned to TechCrunch Disrupt this year to explain how the sophistication of public markets impacts the company’s strategy.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2023

These are just a few of the questions we can’t wait to digest when Charles Denby, co-founder and CEO of Berkeley Yeast, and Matthew Walker, managing director of food and agriculture at S2G Ventures, join us for a session called “Beer, Lab Meat and Climate Chaos.” Hurry and buy your Disrupt pass today! clean diesel).

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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. Ready to raise? How to Raise Your First Dollars.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. The Kauffman Foundation found 47% of US tech founders held degrees in STEM while 34% held degrees in business, finance, and accounting. 1) Freebies for Student Tech Founders. Right here.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 22, 2021

Alexa von Tobel, co-founder and managing partner of Inspired Capital, will be joining TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 taking place September 21-23 to help judge the startups competing in Startup Battlefield. After raising $75 million in venture capital and growing the service to 1.5 that highlights entrepreneurs.

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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. Any early-stage startup founder with an MVP — regardless of your category or geographic location — is eligible to apply. Plenty of perks: Battlefield gladiators are TC Disrupt VIPs.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 16, 2020

The venture capital community reacted to the racial reckoning the country experienced in June in ways I felt were pretty underwhelming—one-time pitch events for Black founders or promises to only meet with Black founders for a month. These resources are often walled off within existing professional networks that lack diversity.

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TechCrunch

JULY 16, 2021

Dayna Grayson has been in venture capital for more than a decade and was one of the first VCs to build a portfolio around the transformation of industrial sectors of our economy. It should come as no surprise, then, that we’re absolutely thrilled to have Grayson join us at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 in September.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 29, 2022

The tech industry loves generalizations — and don’t worry, I enjoy my fair share too — but as the downturn continues to play out, it’s increasingly important to think about the structural changes that may be forming in the venture capital landscape. Venture firms, unlike unicorns, often don’t have hundreds of employees to cut.

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David Teten VC

MAY 5, 2022

Angelo Robles, Founder of the Family Office Association , just posted a video interview with me. The Family Office Association also just published our full white paper on “Who Is Disrupting Investment Management, And How?” We cover Versatile VC’s strategy and many other topics relevant to family offices.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 8, 2023

Sanjay Aggarwal Contributor Share on Twitter Sanjay Aggarwal is a venture partner at F-Prime Capital focused on frontier technology investment opportunities. Image Credits: F-Prime Capital VC excitement for hardware businesses is higher than ever In the U.S. F-Prime State of Robotics Report.

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