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

MAY 5, 2023

Most early-stage startup founders, investors, technologists and all-around aficionados recognize and appreciate a great deal. 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.

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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

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 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. No FOMO zone: It’s not too late to buy a pass and get in on all the action and opportunity. We’d love to see you!

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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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Tomasz Tunguz

JANUARY 26, 2020

The key question he poses is: has the industry become so large that it needs to be disrupted? It’s a thought provoking question and a good opportunity to ask for feedback on how we can imrove. If you have ideas for how to improve venture capital for founders, please tweet me or send me an email with the link above.

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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. I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. Right here.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 11, 2021

David Teten is founder of Versatile VC and writes periodically at teten.com and @dteten. 15 steps to fundraising a new VC or private equity fund. Stéphane Nasser is co-founder of OpenVC , an open-source initiative to collect and analyze all VC theses. VC theses are often so vague that they’re meaningless.

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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. 11 words and phrases to cut from your VC pitch deck.

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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. In 2022, these companies attracted $7 billion in investments, defying the broader slowdown in VC investment by growing 15% over the previous year.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 15, 2018

He has worked with several startups, invested in companies like Mayvenn, Gimlet Media, Blavity, Airspace Technologies, Codeverse, and many others Pitch your startup for a chance to meet with Cross Culture VC Q&A: What is your / your fund's mission? Who is one your founders you think we should watch? BUILD and EXECUTE!

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The world around us is being disrupted by the acceleration of technology into more industries and more consumer applications. We have global opportunities from these trends but of course also big challenges. However, to be a great VC you have to hold two conflicting ideas in your head at the same time. By definition?—?I’m

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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. Founders from these three startups took a chance, gave it their all and ended up winning the championship — and $100,000 — in their respective years: Canix (2020), Render (2019) and Forethought (2018).

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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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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2021

Startup Alley is ground zero for entrepreneurial opportunity. TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 takes place on September 21-23, and we’ve added new features and experiences to help Startup Alley exhibitors make the most of the virtual expo area. Ready to make a minimal investment for maximum opportunity? Get moving, and you’ll save $50.

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500

JUNE 9, 2020

Supply chains have been disrupted, businesses have had to close or operate at limited capacity for months, and even founders have had to expand their fundraising timeframes as we saw in our 2020 Female Founders Data Report. As a VC firm, we’ve had to adapt many aspects of our business as well. Read More.

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TechCrunch

JULY 16, 2021

It should come as no surprise, then, that we’re absolutely thrilled to have Grayson join us at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 in September. Grayson saw an opportunity to develop a venture brand more hyperfocused on the types of deals she was doing at NEA, which centered around manufacturing and digitizing industrial verticals.

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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). Co-founder discontent. Oh, the conferences.

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TechCrunch

MAY 5, 2021

People have been discussing the importance of expanding opportunities for women in venture capital and startup entrepreneurship for decades. The prospect of more women writing checks was viewed as a positive for female founders, a cohort that has struggled to attract more than a fraction of the funds that their male peers manage.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Even in person, there’s no way to absorb Disrupt in its entirety. Many reporters filed stories recapping the interviews and panels they conducted at Disrupt, and there will be more to come in the next few days. Full coverage of TechCrunch Disrupt 2021. Duolingo doesn’t want to disrupt the college degree. Walter Thompson.

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TechCrunch

JULY 12, 2022

Lorena Suarez, one of the managing partners of Argentina-based Alaya Capital , a 10-year-old early-stage VC firm, invests in impact-driven startups from Spanish-speaking Latin America. Rebecca Szkutak covered Conscience VC , interviewing Ariana Thacker about her firm that invested in consumer companies with a science edge.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2021

She identified several factors pushing investors in major tech hubs to venture outside their own backyards in search of opportunities. You ain’t seen nothing yet,” said Revolution founder and CEO Steve Case. Silicon Valley’s share of US VC funding falls to lowest level in more than a decade. This momentum we’re seeing now?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

March 3 is your opportunity to hear from and engage with the people who, through entrepreneurship, venture capital, labor organizing and advocacy, are both using and challenging tech to disrupt the status quo for the betterment of all. Tune in a get ready to take notes — the advice you hear could help you improve your pitch deck.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

Our findings confirmed a significant shift away from the traditional tech hubs of the Bay Area, New York City, and Boston, with the proportion of seed- and early-stage VC dollars funneling into the Bay Area falling below 30% for the first time in more than a decade. There are untold impacts of climate change many of us don’t see.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 1, 2024

And we will see legacy applications embrace AI to make their products better and to remain competitive with the AI-first disrupters. I think both will grow but not nearly as fast as the sectors that surround VC. There are opportunities every which way I look to back founders and founding teams building these new technologies.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 17, 2020

If one founder ends up quitting a year or two before the last cliff, they still own a large share of the cap table through many rounds to come. The departing founder might consider that fair, but the remaining founder(s) are the ones adding on the additional value — and resentment is not the only issue. Image Credits: FirstMark.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 24, 2023

There was also a lot of talk around Tornado Cash as the two founders behind the crypto mixer were charged on Wednesday by U.S. This week in web3 Two founders behind crypto mixer Tornado Cash charged by U.S. Erik previously worked on Wall Street as a VP for AIG investments and was a co-founder and consultant of other startups.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 20, 2023

We firmly believe that all founders must have access to the tech world’s immense opportunities — and to our events. The TechCrunch Include Founders program is designed to promote and increase diversity at our events by making them more affordable to historically underrepresented founders.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 7, 2022

This event draws an incredible mix of Silicon Valley’s startup community, including over 40 VC firms so far — a who’s who of founders, investors, tech makers and movers and shakers. It’s the perfect opportunity to showcase your business in front of all the right people in a casual, convivial atmosphere. Ticket price: $75.

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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

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It’s generally considered a great time to raise capital and build a technology-centered, disruptive business. While the venture capital boom of the last few years has helped a great number of founders, the capital is not landing equally. Black Ops Ventures wants to shake up the norm and invest in Black founders as its focus.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 17, 2023

Register When starting a company, founders often underestimate the amount of time and energy required to fundraise. In an interview with AsiaTechDaily, Koh emphasises the importance of founders taking an active role in the fundraising process. Another common mistake founders make when raising capital is mishandling equity.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Transitions do happen in VC funds but many fail to make the move in a timely fashion and lose key younger personnel who break off and do their own funds or else the strong personalities of senior partners make it harder for new partners to flourish. Fred & Brad aren’t leaving but wanted Andy & Albert to take over management.

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TechCrunch

MAY 6, 2021

TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield is one of the most popular parts of our annual TechCrunch Disrupt conference which is happening on September 21-23 this year. If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, TechCrunch Disrupt is coming up around the corner, September 21-23. — and we really hope you’ll join us.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 12, 2022

Alpha is a zero-sum game ”, according to Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio. For example, activist hedge funds, and most private equity and VC funds. A private equity/VC investor can proactively recruit new team members, win clients, or if necessary change management. .

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2023

To meet the changing startup landscape, we’re refreshing and reimagining TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in a big way, with more of what you love and new ways to accelerate your growth — new stages, new content, and new opportunities. Oh, and if you were laid off recently, we are offering a free Expo+ pass to TC Disrupt 2023.

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