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Disrupt 2023 — we’re shipping a big new release

If the past few years, and even the past week, has reminded us soundly of anything — it’s that the startup world will never be predictable. To meet the changing startup landscape, we’re refreshing and re-imagining TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in a big way, with more of what you love and new ways to accelerate your growth.

What’s new at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023?

Industry Days

TechCrunch has created six new programming days around the most groundbreaking industries in the startup world. In these salon-like sessions, industry leaders will share their deep expertise, insights and trends within your sector.

At these shows-within-our-show, you’ll engage with smart, driven founders, and investors and members of your community, and have the opportunity to cross-collaborate with leaders from other industries.

Here are the big new stages spread out across this year’s Disrupt:

  • The Artificial Intelligence Stage:
    Explore the rapidly expanding capabilities and potential of artificial intelligence; dig into the science behind the deep tech, the products it powers and the ethical, social and legal challenges that come with it.     Featuring topics like biometrics, deep learning platforms, natural language generation, peer-to-peer network, reactive machines, robotic process automation, speech recognition and virtual agents
  • The Sustainability Stage:
    Discover emerging technologies that transform the way we engage with our environment, impact society and how we move from place to place.     Featuring topics like green infrastructure, new mobilities, sustainable tech, urban mobility
  • The Fintech Stage:
    Dive into the evolution of monetary exchanges and follow the technology that is powering new ways of capturing and distributing value and wealth.     Featuring topics like blockchain, challenger/neo banks, DeFi, fintech, NFTs and web3
  • The Hardware Stage:
    Uncover the mechanics and code behind the machines that enable us to get things done faster, smarter and more efficiently at work and at home.     Featuring topics like articulated robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), commercial hardware, humanoids, IoT/consumer hardware and interstellar technologies
  • The SaaS Stage:
    Discover software-as-a-service tools that reveal insights, power productivity and allow creativity and efficiency to blossom within your organization.     Featuring topics like mobile apps, cloud-based resources, collaboration tools, creator communities, developer tools, e-commerce, low code, recurring revenue and marketing tools
  • The Security Stage:
    Gain the keys to protecting sensitive information and thwarting hackers intent on unlocking details of your business and your life.     Featuring topics like data protection, information sharing, privacy regulations and risk management

Introducing the Builder Stage

You’ll continue to find top leaders and subject-matter experts speaking throughout Disrupt. That’s certainly true for the Builder Stage. It’s your new destination for business building advice and how-to discussions with experts who are deep in the trenches, ready to share their knowledge and answer your questions. 

On the Builder Stage you can expect to learn how to build your early VC network, finding product-market fit early and negotiating your first term sheet among many other topics of immediate value to any founder.

In addition to topic-specific sessions, you can expect several fireside chats with today’s biggest founders and investors. With this new stage, Disrupt 2023 is reaffirming its mission — supporting founders, builders and investors across the entire startup spectrum.

New and more ways to connect

While the Disrupt event app remains an essential connection and scheduling tool, we’re creating more organic networking opportunities where you can experience moments of magic in a variety of settings.

  • Deal Flow Café, our brand-new investor-to-founder networking area
  • Enhance your trip to San Francisco at After-Hours Events happening during Disrupt week throughout the city
  • Meet like-minded travelers in the many engaging workshops, discussions, meetups and Q&A sessions in the expo
  • Recharge and reconnect at the TechCrunch+ Lounge, where TC+ subscribers can network and chat with our writers and other special guests

Startup Battlefield 200 Returns

Last year, we launched the Startup Battlefield 200. By making the cohort invite-only, we transformed our show floor into a highly curated group of the world’s next big companies. It’s one of the world’s highest-quality company showcases and it’s right there inside of Disrupt.

We’re happy to say that Startup Battlefield 200 will return this year, and we eagerly anticipate the next cohort of 200 startups that will exhibit on the show floor — especially the top 20 who will pitch on the Disrupt stage.

TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield program, one of the most coveted cohorts to belong to, consists of more than 1,100 startups that have collectively raised $13 billion and generated more than 126 exits. Do you think you’ve got what it takes to rise to the top? Submit your Startup Battlefield 200 application here before May 15 to be considered.

Final Thoughts

In addition to everything we’ve mentioned above, our partners are another reason to choose Disrupt. Companies like Brex, Hedera, JetBlue Technology Ventures, Mayfield, Visa and many others consistently deliver a high level of relevant content, educational expertise, resources and connection. 

Disrupt is the startup world’s big tent. It draws founders, investors, CEOs, tech professionals, scientists, policy makers, researchers and entrepreneurs. It’s where you’ll find inspiration, gain knowledge, forge new relationships and find the tools to help you build your business.

Wherever you fall on the startup continuum — ideation, early, growth or late stage — we hope you’ll join this global community of makers building the future of tech in San Francisco on September 19-21. Early Bird tickets are now on sale through May 12 — book your pass here. See you there!

Disrupt 2023 — we’re shipping a big new release by Matthew Panzarino originally published on TechCrunch

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Announcing the TC Include Founders program at Disrupt 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.

Building more diversity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

Eligible TC Include founders can apply to purchase a TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 pass for 75% off the current founder pass rate — starting now and running through August 18. Tickets are limited, so apply early.

Read the fine print: You must apply for and book your TC Include Founder pass through the TC Include Founders page. You won’t find it listed on the Disrupt main ticket page.

TechCrunch Include program eligibility

If you fall within any of the following categories, you’re eligible to apply:

  • Founders with disabilities
  • Founders who are active military or veterans
  • Founders who are minorities
  • Founders who identify as women
  • Founders who are LGBTQ+
  • Founders who are age 65 and over

Please note that we review all applications. If we have any questions about your application, we will email you directly.

Your pass may cost 75% less, but it provides 100% of the access, including:

  • All three days of Disrupt
  • Exclusive investor and founder networking/lounge
  • VC office hours
  • VC roundtables
  • 1:1 networking event app
  • Curated content on all stages and breakouts
  • The exhibition floor
  • Small group roundtables
  • Networking events and parties
  • Session recordings and transcripts

Don’t miss your chance to experience TechCrunch Disrupt for 75% off the current founder price. Remember, you must apply to TC Include here. The application deadline is August 18, but don’t wait — ticket supplies are limited.

We can’t wait to see you on September 19–21 in San Francisco!

Announcing the TC Include Founders program at Disrupt 2023 by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch

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Call for content: Present at TechCrunch Disrupt

Tech leaders, startup gurus, marketing mavens and hotshot VCs — don’t miss this call for content and your chance to share your expertise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, taking place September 19–21 in San Francisco. Show us what you know!

Apply to be a speaker at TechCrunch Disrupt

We’re curating a group of subject-matter experts from across the startup spectrum to lead breakout sessions or roundtable discussions. We’re talking about topics that help startup founders, builders and entrepreneurs increase their knowledge and move their business forward.

Do you have what it takes? Then apply here to speak at Disrupt, and don’t delay — the application deadline is April 21.

Choose your topic and select a format

When you apply, you’ll choose one of the two formats below and submit a title and description for your topic:

  • Breakout Session: Up to two people (including a moderator) lead a 30-minute presentation followed by a 20-minute Q&A from an audience of up to 100 attendees. You’ll be able to display a presentation and have limited AV capabilities. You’ll present one breakout during Disrupt.
  • Roundtable Discussion: One person leads a 30-minute interactive conversation for an audience of up to 25 attendees. There is no presentation or AV — it’s all about organic conversation. You may potentially repeat this roundtable twice during Disrupt.

Team TechCrunch will vet each application and select the finalists who will move on to our Audience Choice voting round. We’ll post the topics, descriptions and speakers online. TechCrunch readers will vote for the sessions they would like to see at the event. The winners will present live at Disrupt!

TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 call-for-content dates

  • Application deadline: April 21
  • Finalists notified: April 27
  • Audience Choice voting: May 1–12
  • Winners notified: May 15

This is a great opportunity to help others in the startup world build toward success, and it’s a terrific way to establish or expand your brand as an industry expert.

TechCrunch Disrupt takes place on September 19–21, but the call for content application deadline is April 21. If you want a shot at presenting live at the show, apply right here. And remember: Early-bird pricing is in play, which can save you up to $1,000. Buy your Disrupt pass, and join us in San Francisco!

Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023? Contact our sponsorship sales team by filling out this form.

Call for content: Present at TechCrunch Disrupt by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch

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Volunteer at TC Early Stage for a free pass to TC Disrupt

What’s it take to bring a tech conference to life? A village, people. Not to be confused with The Village People, but I digress. We’re searching for outstanding volunteers to support our events team and help make TechCrunch Early Stage, our one-day founder summit taking place on April 20 in Boston, Massachusetts, an awesome experience for our attendees.

Whether you’re a college student focused on tech, marketing or event planning, curious about the startup world or interested in learning how to produce a world-class conference, fill out this form and apply to volunteer at TC Early Stage by the April 3 deadline.

Volunteer at TC Early Stage in Boston

We expect around 1,000 people at this event, and volunteers will handle a variety of tasks. At any given time, you might:

  • Help with registration
  • Wrangle speakers
  • Direct attendees
  • Scan tickets
  • Help with general event setup

What’s in it for you? Fair question. If you’re selected, not only will you get a behind-the-scenes look at how events are produced, but you’ll also have time to take in some of the many presentations, breakout sessions and roundtable discussions. Take a peek at the conference agenda.

Plus, because we appreciate your dedicated effort, you’ll also earn a free pass to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 — our three-day flagship event in San Francisco on September 19–21.

Volunteer spots are limited. If you want to gain valuable event experience, take in all the startup goodness and earn a free pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, apply to volunteer before April 3.

Not interested in volunteering but still want to attend? Jump in and save with early-bird pricing. Buy your early-bird ticket for $249 and save $200. Either way, we can’t wait to see you in Boston!

Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TC Early Stage 2023? Contact our sponsorship sales team by filling out this form.

Volunteer at TC Early Stage for a free pass to TC Disrupt by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch

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It’s the last day to save $1,000 on passes to Disrupt 2023

It’s come down to this, startup fans. Today’s the last day to beat the buzzer and claim the biggest discount on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, taking place September 19–21. Here’s a simple question: What the heck are you waiting for?

TechCrunch Disrupt 2023: Save now — go later

Buy one of these passes — General Admission, Founder or Investor — before Friday, March 10 at 11:59 p.m. PST, and you’ll save $1,000. Take a look at what each pass type offers.

  • General Admission: Includes full event and networking access for all three days of Disrupt. Full price: $1250. Your price: $250.
  • Investor: Includes the General Admission benefits plus investor-only perks and networking. Full price: $1250. Your price: $250.
  • Founder: Includes the General Admission benefits plus founder-only perks and networking. Full price: $1775. Your price: $175.
  • Students and nonprofits: Beat the same deadline to get a deep discount. Full price: $275. Your price: $95.

What to expect at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

TechCrunch Disrupt is the epicenter of the startup ecosystem. More than 10,000 people from around the world will gather to learn, hear about and exhibit dynamic new technology, startups, larger industry trends and prognostications made by legendary tech visionaries. Whether you’re looking for an angel round, a new job or a new co-founder, the opportunities at Disrupt 2023 are boundless.

During this savings countdown, we announced six new stages featuring industry-specific programming tracks, shared testimonials from past attendees, encouraged you to answer our call for content, urged you to apply to Startup Battlefield 200 and discussed a plethora of networking opportunities at Disrupt. Whew, that’s a lot — and it’s only March.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 takes place in San Francisco on September 19–21, and it promises to be our biggest and best yet. This is the last day to save $1,000 — the biggest possible savings. The deadline is Friday, March 10 at 11:59 p.m. PST. What the heck are you waiting for? Buy your Disrupt pass today!

Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023? Contact our sponsorship sales team by filling out this form.

It’s the last day to save $1,000 on passes to Disrupt 2023 by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch

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Just 48 hours left to save $1,000 on TC Disrupt passes

Do you thrive under pressure? Do you make your best decisions at the last minute? We’re not here to judge — we’re here to remind you that you have just 48 hours left to snag the biggest savings on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt, taking place September 19–21 in San Francisco.

Save $1,000 and go to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

Here’s how you can keep $1,000 in your pocket and join more than 10,000 members of the global tech startup community. Like you, they’re laser focused on building the future of tech. Buy a pass before this Friday, March 10 at 11:59 p.m. PST, and you’ll save $1,000. That hefty discount applies to these types of passes:

  • General Admission
  • Founder
  • Investor

Students and nonprofits — beat that same deadline to get a deeply discounted pass for just $95!

Networking nirvana at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

Disrupt is famous for gathering the world’s leading founders, CEOs, investors and startup experts, which makes the three-day conference a world-class networking destination. While our event app makes finding, connecting and scheduling 1:1 meetings easy, you’ll find plenty of other ways to network face-to-face.

  • Explore the expo floor and converse with the Startup Battlefield 200 companies.
  • Sign up for Dinners for 6 and connect with other attendees over a meal at a local restaurant.
  • Check out the various receptions.
  • Attend after-parties.

Never underestimate the power of serendipity and the opportunities for spontaneous connections.

TechCrunch Disrupt takes place in San Francisco on September 19–21. The countdown continues, $1,000 in savings is on the line, and you have just 48 hours left before prices increase. The deadline is Friday, March 10 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The pressure’s on — buy your Disrupt pass today!

Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023? Contact our sponsorship sales team by filling out this form.

Just 48 hours left to save $1,000 on TC Disrupt passes by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch

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Yikes! 72 hours left to save $1K on passes to Disrupt

Downshift into get ’er done gear, and you can save a hefty $1,000. How? Simply take decisive action and buy your pass to TechCrunch Disrupt before Friday, March 10 at 11:59 p.m. PST. We can think of a lot of great ways to use an extra grand, and we bet you can, too.

Come September 19–21, you’ll join over 10,000 of the global startup community’s best and brightest at Disrupt, the premiere tech startup conference in San Francisco. Explore the present and future of technology under one very big roof.

Beat the deadline to save $1,000 on TC Disrupt passes

Once more for the folks in the back. Buy a General Admission, Founder or Investor pass before the Friday, March 10 at 11:59 p.m. PST deadline, and save $1,000. Students and nonprofits — grab a deeply discounted pass for just $95!

At Disrupt, you’ll hear from iconic tech leaders, top founders, CEOs, VCs and savvy industry experts across all eight stages. And you’ll find 200 curated startups — aka, the Startup Battlefield 200 —exhibiting on the expo floor. Would you like to be one of them?

Apply to the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200

TechCrunch is searching for the next cohort of 200 elite startups to exhibit at Disrupt 2023. If you make the cut, you get full access to the show, exclusive workshops, investor office hours, mentorship, training, perks and free exhibition space on the show floor for all three days. You’ll also get the opportunity to flash-pitch in front of investors and TechCrunch editors. Twenty out of the 200 startups will be selected to compete in the Startup Battlefield pitch competition.

Not sure it’s for you? Check out Inside Startup Battlefield — a four-episode podcast that takes you behind the scenes of one of the tech world’s most popular startup competitions.

Apply to the Startup Battlefield 200 before the May 15 deadline. TechCrunch will begin notifying participants this summer.

TechCrunch Disrupt takes place in San Francisco on September 19–21. The countdown continues, $1,000 in savings is on the line, and you have just 72 hours left before prices increase. The deadline is Friday, March 10 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Get ’er done, and buy your Disrupt pass today!

Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023? Contact our sponsorship sales team by filling out this form.

Yikes! 72 hours left to save $1K on passes to Disrupt by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch

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Tick tock — 4 days left to save $1,000 on Disrupt passes

The hands of time are relentless, and so is the countdown to the biggest savings on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt — taking place September 19–21 in San Francisco. Here’s the thing: You have only four days left to save $1,000 on your pass. That bears repeating: Four days to save $1,000! Early action pays — embrace this save-now-go-later strategy.

How to save $1,000 on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

You’ll save $1,000 on General Admission, Founder and Investor passes. Students and nonprofits, purchase your pass for just $95 and save $180. If you want that massive ROI boost, you have to buy your Disrupt pass before Friday, March 10 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

Disrupt is where startups go to grow. It’s where the best and brightest founders, entrepreneurs, investors, hackers and tech fans gather to debut revolutionary startups and game-changing technologies. Across every stage at Disrupt, you’ll learn the latest insights and developments from tech’s leading founders, VCs and industry experts.

A call for content — speak at TechCrunch Disrupt

Speaking of experts, do you have what it takes to lead a breakout session or facilitate a roundtable discussion? Heed this call for content and apply here by April 21 to share your knowledge with founders, builders and entrepreneurs from across the startup spectrum.

TechCrunch will vet all applications and choose the finalists (by April 27) who will proceed to the Audience Choice voting round (May 1–12). TechCrunch readers (and your followers) will upvote the topics they want to see at Disrupt. We’ll notify the winners — who will present at Disrupt — by May 15.

TechCrunch Disrupt takes place in San Francisco on September 19–21. The relentless countdown continues, $1,000 in savings is on the line, and you have just four more days before prices increase. The deadline is Friday, March 10 at 11:59 p.m. PST. What are you waiting for? Buy your Disrupt pass today!

Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023? Contact our sponsorship sales team by filling out this form.

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Inside Startup Battlefield: Say Hello to the Startup Battlefield Winner

Welcome to the final episode of Inside Startup Battlefield. Thank you so much for listening to our miniseries all about TechCrunch’s pitch competition. Now, it’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for — the winner is announced!

In this episode, we get to know the winner of the 2022 Startup Battlefield competition. We’ll hear what’s next for their company and get insight from TechCrunch staff, VCs and audience members on why they were the right choice. New episodes of Inside Startup Battlefield drop every Monday. Be sure to check out all of the other podcasts in the TechCrunch Podcast Network: Found, Equity, The TechCrunch Podcast, Chain Reaction and The TechCrunch Live Podcast.

Inside Startup Battlefield: Say Hello to the Startup Battlefield Winner by Maggie Stamets originally published on TechCrunch

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Only 5 days left to save $1,000 on Disrupt passes

TechCrunch Disrupt, the premier early-stage startup conference, takes place on September 19–21 in San Francisco. Sure, that’s six months from now. But if you want the best price, you gotta take action before prices go up in five days. That’s right, it’s now o’clock.

The biggest savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

Do not miss our super early-bird pricing! It ends on Friday, March 10 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Beat the deadline, and you can save $1,000 on General Admission, Founder and Investor passes. Students and nonprofits can score a deeply discounted pass for just $95 — $180 savings!

You have just five days left — buy your TC Disrupt pass now and save up to $1,000.

What people say about TechCrunch Disrupt

TechCrunch Disrupt is an experience you can’t afford to miss. It’s three days of masterclasses in the art and science of building, funding, launching and scaling successful early-stage startups. With 10,000 avid founders, makers, investors and entrepreneurs in the house; eight stages of programming; and dozens of breakouts and roundtables, the opportunities for connection, inspiration, growth and learning are virtually infinite.

Don’t take our word for it. Here’s a small slice of the feedback we’ve received from past Disruptors:

  • “I always attend TechCrunch Disrupt because it’s different every time. It’s inspiring every single time. I’m never bored. Ever. I always learn something, whether it’s a new company, a new topic or a deeper exploration of a familiar technology.” — Rachael Wilcox, head of business development and external research, Volvo Cars.
  • “Disrupt is highly valuable for anyone in the idea stage all the way through to having raised angel money. Soak up the pitch deck teardowns and the VC presentations. They’re telling you what they’re looking for, what motivates them, what pushes them to contact you for a meeting. And that’s exactly what every startup raising capital needs to know.” — Michael McCarthy, CEO, Repositax.
  • “At its heart, Disrupt brings companies together, it allows people to share ideas, talk about them and explore opportunities. If you’re thinking about attending Disrupt, I say go. It’s an important part of growing as a startup.” — Jessica McLean, director of marketing and communications, Infinite-Compute.

TechCrunch Disrupt takes place in San Francisco on September 19–21, but if you want to save up to $1,000, you have just five more days before prices increase. The deadline is Friday, March 10 at 11:59 p.m. PST, but why wait? Buy your Disrupt pass today!

Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023? Contact our sponsorship sales team by filling out this form.

Only 5 days left to save $1,000 on Disrupt passes by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch