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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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I gave him the same advice I give nearly all over-worked, control-freak, do-everything-yourself startup founders: “Your number one priority isn’t any of these things. But it did take Brad as a public spokesman, consummate networker and successful VC to help create legitimacy to let David’s ideas flourish.

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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. Brett Callow, threat analyst at Emsisoft, and Katie Moussouris, founder and CEO at Luta Security.

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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.

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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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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

Networking & Collaboration Building relationships, seeking mentorship, and leveraging partnerships for growth. Empowers innovation Essential for launching and scaling startups. He has disrupted multiple industriesautomobiles (Tesla), space travel (SpaceX), and even brain-computer interfaces (Neuralink).

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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 angel investors can expand their network through structured seminars, and socials, and by becoming a member of the USD President’s Club.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2024

Founder, CEO Pilgrim Ja ckson The San Diego Angel Conference at USD has become the largest event-based angel conference in the country, with an active angel investor group of about 90 accredited investors who invest starting at $7,000 each. Funds are pooled, and investors work together to choose a winner and runners up each year.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2023

Budget-minded entrepreneurs and early-stage startup founders take heed — this is no time to procrastinate. Don’t wait…the early bird gets the…SAVINGS: Buy a $249 founder pass and save $200 before prices increase on April 1 — that’s no joke. Here are just a few examples of the topics we have on tap.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

It became a theme in my keynote at Caltech on the future of social networking. We then spoke about startups. Again, Seth: “One of the things I noticed when I looked around at startups is that often the founding teams hired people just like themselves. And there you have it. Not a chance.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 16, 2022

By the time you’re reading this, we’ll be two days away from TechCrunch Disrupt! Last week’s big news was corporate spend management startup Brex’s announcement that it was laying off 11% of its staff , or 136 people. I am doubtful that I could ever be a venture-backed startup founder. Hello, hello. Soooo exciting!

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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. Consider starting as an LP in funds for diversified exposure, access to deal flow, and networking opportunities.

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Paul G. Silva

AUGUST 9, 2023

Every year billions of venture capital dollars flow into startups with disruptive innovations. If you run a global network of widget factories then presumably you know a lot about the costs, risks, and expected revenue of opening a new widget factory. A few pearls of wisdom How good are you at killing ideas?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

According to Griffith, the 90% failure myth serves to soothe the bruised egos of those startup founders who failed. But startup failure isn’t a natural law like gravity,” says Griffith. SOLUTION: To disrupt a market, look for common problems or pain points that remain unsolved. Challenge 2: Unsustainable Funds.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2023

Budget-minded entrepreneurs and early-stage startup founders take heed — this is no time to procrastinate. Don’t wait…the early bird gets the…SAVINGS: Buy a $249 founder pass and save $200 before prices increase on April 1 — that’s no joke. Here are just a few examples of the topics we have on tap.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The battle to win Startup Battlefield began long before TechCrunch Disrupt kicked off Tuesday. Startup founders from all over the world applied to what has been described as the most competitive batch in TechCrunch history.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 1, 2021

At TechCrunch Disrupt, Houseparty founder Ben Rubin emphasized decentralization as Web3’s central feature. individuals give money and personal data to network operators in exchange for access to information. “In We have many more Disrupt recaps to come in the next few days, so stay tuned. In today’s Web 2.0,

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2021

If you’re beginning to build a startup, it’s an efficient way to advance your knowledge across key startup topics.” — Katia Paramonova, founder and CEO of Centrly. Build community and expand your network. Ever feel like you’re going it alone? Jessica McLean, Director of Marketing and Communications, Infinite-Compute.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

There’s another episode out of Inside Startup Battlefield, the podcast mini-documentary getting a behind-the-scenes look at the TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield. Oh, and if you want to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt, you can apply now to speak ! Ron takes a look at how Boston offers a world of advantages for startup founders.

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TechCrunch

MAY 29, 2021

The impact of an exit is greater when it shows foreign entrepreneurs that there are globally minded organizations helping startups like theirs get equal access to funding. That means having VC firms that spotlight international entrepreneurship and foster global expert networks. ambassadors. That’s just one company.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Asset inventory has historically been a challenge when workforces were physically sitting in company offices and on company networks,” said Paul Baird, chief technical security officer at cloud security firm Qualys. As part of an ongoing series of interviews with transportation startup founders, ??Rebecca

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2021

Weekday is helping companies hire engineers who are crowdsourced by their network of scouts. The startup says it has found a way to solve the biggest problem with referrals — that it doesn’t scale. The startup says it is already generating monthly revenues of over $200,000.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 13, 2022

As if you won’t find plenty to keep you occupied at TechCrunch Disrupt — which kicks off in less than a week on October 18–20 — take a look at this list of receptions and happenings that complement and coincide with your Disrupt experience. Access: Registered Investor Badge Holders Only, Startup Battlefield 200. Date/Time: Oct.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 1, 2022

And that adage holds true at TechCrunch Disrupt , which takes place on October 18–20 in San Francisco. Disrupt attendees who hold one- or two-year subscriptions to TC+ receive exclusive access to the TC+ Lounge at the show. Meet the Speaker: How to Build Your Early VC network. TechCrunch Disrupt takes place on October 18–20.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2023

We have a free Expo+ pass to TechCrunch Disrupt (September 19–21 in San Francisco) with your name on it. Free admission to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 Downsizing, layoffs, reducing redundancy — however you phrase it — losing your job is a gut punch, especially in uncertain times. TC Disrupt takes place on September 19–21.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 12, 2022

That sound you hear is the countdown clock on your chance to attend TechCrunch Disrupt on October 18–20 — and keep extra cheddar in your bank account. The four stages at Disrupt offer a wide range of programming, and they’re a big reason this top-notch tech conference is where startups go to grow. PDT) , and you’ll save $700.

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 30, 2023

York IE touts advisory clients IPInfo, Linksquares, Internet Society, Network to Code, Stavvy and dozens more. Kyle is also co-founder of York Real Estate and of his 3rd-generation family business, YORK Athletics MFG. What motivated you to launch your startup? That is why we launched York IE.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Network or no, startup founders are increasingly having to figure out sources of financing that's not venture capital.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

You may remember Orbit Fab from Disrupt’s Startup Battlefield around this time last year. And we have discounts available for groups , students , active military/government employees and for early-stage space startup founders who want to pitch and give their startup some extra visibility.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

By now you probably know that we’re hosting two TC Early Stage events this year — one on April 1-2 and another on July 8-9 — each with its own set of topics, speakers and content — both designed to help nascent startup founders build a better, more successful business. You’re just beginning to build your startup — what could go wrong?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 11, 2023

If you haven’t been, expect an annual founder summit with sessions from top experts and opportunities to meet fellow entrepreneurs. Looking farther down the line, there’s Disrupt , TechCrunch’s annual flagship conference, taking place September 19–21. and the dangers of startups selling our data.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 8, 2023

The company chose a price disruption strategy to swiftly dethrone Samsung from its leadership position in the Indian smartphone market, making it one of the trailblazers in the first wave of cheap, sub-$200 smartphones. Testing on the network was closed to a select group of brands.

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Y Combinator

APRIL 26, 2021

As international founders with less than a month of credit history, their chances of getting approved were slim to none, despite having $125K in the bank. Brex gave startup founders a daily view into the month’s cumulative expenses (vs. It wasn’t just them. They further differentiated the product with several intuitive features.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

Scouts are typically hired because they are well-networked and credible in an industry, geography, and/or community that a VC is focusing on. This role helps augment the candidate’s profile with personal branding, networks, track record, dealflow, and industry best practices. It partners with technology founders at Series A and beyond.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 17, 2023

Moreover, founders must learn to embrace the challenges of fundraising, honing their pitching and networking skills in the process. Koh urges startup founders to “put on their big person pants and git gud at it”, emphasising the need for them to showcase their abilities and dedication to their business.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 23, 2022

Disrupt is turning 12 years old. But after a couple of years coming to you virtually, the world’s most impactful tech startup conference is coming back to real life. We’ll have the new Discovery Stage featuring in-depth demos and speaker Q&As, roundtables, networking, breakout sessions and more.

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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! You’ll find all the day’s programs, stage locations and times listed in the Disrupt agenda — and in your handy event app. Head to the expo hall each day to check out early-stage Startup Battlefield 200 exhibitors and sponsor booths.

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