TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2021

Startup Alley is the place to be at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 on September 21-23. The sold-out expo area is the virtual home to hundreds of innovative startups ready to demo their tech and talent. Part of that experience includes a series of master classes in the run-up to Disrupt.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 26, 2022

There’s no hiding from it: The metaverse is coming, and it’s on track to disrupt the world of business as we know it. So as a business owner and/or leader, you might be excited by the wealth of opportunities that the metaverse will bring. Excitingly, the creation of a whole new world means a whole new world of marketing opportunities.

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TechCrunch

MAY 25, 2022

EdgeQ , Kneron , and Hailo are among the dozens of upstarts vying for customers, the last of which nabbed $136 million in October as it doubles down on new opportunities. He has a deep history of investing in deep tech startups that have gone on to disrupt industries across AI, data, semiconductors, among others.” “Sima.ai

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

Some of the greatest areas of innovation opportunity are at the intersection of sectors historically segregated , e.g., computational biology. Participants have the opportunity to receive prizes reaching $40,000. The pitch takes 90 seconds and participants have the opportunity to win prizes totaling $10,000.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2021

For Treepz and TalentQL, the acceptance also served as an opportunity to operate from Canada with a modest ambition to become global companies. Out of the 12, eight startups focused on the continent have been selected to participate in the three-month program (culminating in a Demo Day) slated to start today.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2022

Fixing a foundation after the superstructure is built is a costly, disruptive and sometimes impossible task,” Bechtel said. We comb the desert around the world, seeing great investment opportunities, but access to venture dollars is really difficult for outside U.S. Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

4:03] Jambot demo [7:02] Human vs. AI creativity [13:37] Applying AI to design [14:31] Startups vs. incumbents Will AI replace designers? I have a demo and I can show off some stuff. Jambot demo Dylan: If you haven’t seen FigJam, this is our whiteboarding and brainstorming product. The demo is a good example of that.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 3, 2014

It''s super interesting to go back and trace connections and relationships that led to new opportunities. After seeing my ability to bring a big community together, she wound up introducing me to TK because he was running a hackathon of his own around the first Techcrunch Disrupt in NYC in 2010. More detail from Tarikh below.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

We like to keep engagements as flexible as possible because startups are always discovering new marketing opportunities or customer needs. We work with B2B and B2C SaaS companies, as well as more traditional businesses who are looking to disrupt the way things are done in their industry.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 2, 2022

In the fourth industrial revolution era, having succeeded as an economic powerhouse with a technological edge in manufacturing and industries led by large corporations, South Korea is now fostering disruptive innovation through startups. The top 10 teams got monetary awards worth $10,000 to $120,000 on the demo day of KSGC 2021.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 5, 2023

The result is more constructive meetings focused on resolving issues and identifying new opportunities rather than unpacking and defending conflicting performance data, and an emphasis on collaborative, multiplayer experiences for shippers and carriers leading to better outcomes across the board. “The

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

I started in 2007 with a thesis that my primary investment decision would be about the team (70%) and only afterward about the market opportunity (30%). The ones above are the ones I’ve prioritized this year (other than Disrupt – I never seem to get invited to that one). Don’t even get me started on Demo Days.

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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. And, because Disrupt is highly interactive, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to engage, ask questions and receive answers. TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 kicks off in just one week.

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Jason Malki

JULY 26, 2023

She has been a thought-leader in tech for the past 8 years, her newsletter has 25k subscribers, she was named one of Bloomberg’s 100 Influential Latinos of 2022 , and she has spoken at numerous panels including at TechCrunch Disrupt, L’Attitude, NFT NYC, and a16z’s Google’s demo day at LA Tech Week 2023.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 17, 2021

Early-stage founders, a shipload of opportunity is about to set sail and you don’t want to miss the boat. We have only a few spots left to exhibit in Startup Alley at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 (September 21-23). Schedule and host livestream product demos, tutorials or Q&A sessions. Your audience?

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Gust

JUNE 4, 2014

For example, the most recent investment I’ve led, Social Bicycles, I saw when they demoed at NY Tech Meetup last summer. Demo Days from the NYC-based accelerators. University-affiliated demo events from NYU, Columbia, Pace and others. Major industry conferences like Business Insider’s Startup.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2021

We can’t check out every investing outfit’s demo day. For those of you who might be interested in tracking emerging themes or actual investment opportunities, here’s a quick rundown of who pitched what (with the Pear-backed companies at the end of this list). Just these three contracts are a $46 million opportunity.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

” The opportunity of a lifetime. On the “Valleys of Death” panel , Arvind Gupta, partner at Mayfield , who recently published a roadmap for climate investors , explained that “re-materializing our economy” was a $100 trillion opportunity.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 23, 2022

Disrupt is turning 12 years old. We’ll have the new Discovery Stage featuring in-depth demos and speaker Q&As, roundtables, networking, breakout sessions and more. And in the name of coming back bigger and better than ever, the Disrupt Startup Battlefield has grown by 10x. Disrupt Stage Agenda. Acing Venture.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 14, 2021

He’s now researching his next opportunity and interviewing for some jobs. Marco Franzoni, Managing Partner, Disruptive Labs , observes: “If you are an early stage founder looking to build a product or scale faster, Venture Studios can be a great option. Some ideas: Now is a perfect opportunity to further your education.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 — our flagship global event — takes over the internet on September 21-23. Time to get on board: It costs less than $100 to attend TechCrunch Disrupt until this Monday. Time to get on board: It costs less than $100 to attend TechCrunch Disrupt until this Monday. It’s coming down to the wire folks.

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

When you’re head-down and nose to the grindstone — I’m looking at all you hard-working early-stage startup founders — it’s easy to miss a deadline for an outstanding opportunity. Case in point: competing in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 in September. The $100,000 in equity-free prizemoney would be nice, too, right?

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

The next Battlefield takes place at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 on September 21-23. Yup, that sound you hear is opportunity knocking. Each startup team gets six minutes to pitch and present their demo — and then they’ll answer probing questions from the judges. Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at Disrupt 2021?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Djamo is one of such companies taking advantage of this opportunity to bring affordable and seamless banking to the region. “Banking services are really difficult to access here, and we saw that as a huge opportunity,” Djamo CEO Bourgi said to TechCrunch. But we saw it as a huge opportunity and a great industry to take on.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

You are pivoting the direction of the story, you are disrupting the current status quo, and the possibilities are endless. What opportunity have you discovered in the market? Mainly the demo day deck, the email deck and the meeting deck. Demo Day pitch. Using a demo-day (non-self-explanatory) deck to send via email.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Canaan’s Maha Ibrahim told me during Disrupt 2020 that it was a time when VCs had to “play the game” and pay up for startups, so long as companies were being “rewarded in the public markets for high growth the way that Snowflake” was at the time. Here are 10 favorites from recent Techstars demo days. Oh, and Root is based in Ohio.

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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! We hope you’re well rested and well fed, because day two — October 19 — comes fully loaded with action, connection and opportunity. Expo Hall & Demo Booths. Women of Disrupt Breakfast . Disrupt Stage | 10:55 am & 2:40 pm.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

A few months ago I wrote a post called “ Invest in Lines, Not Dots.&# It was my investment philosophy that observing teams’ performance over time was far more insightful than reacting to how good of a product demo they do, how good they present Powerpoint slides or how great tech blogs say they are. Market Opportunity.

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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. Oh, and let’s not forget the bragging rights associated with winning the Disrupt Cup.

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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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Dream It

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Potential to DISRUPT business CISOs are accustomed to constant innovation. Be prepared to tell the CISO how your solution can be deployed alongside existing technologies without causing disruptions. Demo or mock data is better than no data. However, he also coaches them on what to avoid. You can watch the whole episode below: 1.

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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

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. 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. Let us count the reasons.

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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. Expo Hall & Demo Booths. Disrupt Stage | 10:00 am.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 7, 2022

A quick reminder that if you have an early-stage startup, it’s not too late to buy a Summer Party demo table. It’s the perfect opportunity to showcase your business in front of all the right people in a casual, convivial atmosphere. Each demo table includes four Summer Party tickets. Ticket price: $75.

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Jason Malki

JULY 18, 2022

Covid disrupted the social life of nearly everyone, something especially felt by single people trying to date. We are currently working on other partnerships to offer exciting dating opportunities like a comedy club show, a high-rollers experience at a casino, and a concert venue, among others. Thank you so much for joining us!

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2021

Our 11 favorite companies from Y Combinator’s S20 Demo Day: Part 1. Banks and other credit card companies are still not addressing this opportunity. Our 12 favorite startups from Y Combinator’s S20 Demo Day: Part 2. ZOKO is helping businesses do sales, marketing, and customer support on WhatsApp.

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