Sock Puppet News breaks down the story: Startups 5 big reasons to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 TechCrunch Events 8:00 AM PDT · October 9, 2024 As we approach the final stretch before TechCrunch’s biggest event of the year — one of the most highly anticipated tech conferences for startups and VCs alike — let’s take a look at the top five reasons you won’t want to miss Disrupt 2024, set to take place at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 28-30. 1. Networking galore There’s no better place to elevate your networking game than at one of the world’s largest tech events, right in the heart of Silicon Valley. With countless opportunities to meet the right people, you’ll be in a prime position to advance your professional goals. Join 10,000 tech, startup, and VC leaders and connect in meaningful ways. Braindate networking: Spark engaging conversations on the Braindate app by sharing your discussion topics and exploring the ideas of others. Set up in-person 1:1 or small-group meetings with Disrupt attendees for collaborative brainstorming and problem-solving with peers who share your interests. Expo Hall: Explore the dynamic Expo Hall to uncover the latest tech breakthroughs and connect with industry leaders or VCs on the lookout for their next major investment. Receptions: Start your mornings with two exclusive, first-come, first-served breakfast receptions that bring niche communities together. Meet inspiring women in tech at the Women of Disrupt Breakfast or, if you hold a Founder or Investor Pass, connect with other founders and investors at the Founder & Investor Breakfast. Side Events: Extend your Disrupt experience with a range of company-hosted events happening before and after the main event. From meetups and workshops to happy hours and comedy shows, these gatherings offer more chances to connect with startup and VC leaders. See the full list of Side Events here. 2. Invaluable insights Immerse yourself in top-tier industry insights across six dedicated stages: AI, Builders, Disrupt, Fintech, SaaS, and Space. Join in for in-depth discussions with industry heavyweights and gain knowledge you won’t find elsewhere. Check out the full Disrupt 2024 agenda here. AI Stage presented by Google Cloud Amit Jain, CEO, Luma AI Aravind Srinivas, Co-Founder and CEO, Perplexity Irene Solaiman, Head of Global Policy, Hugging Face Explore the rest of the AI Stage speakers. Builders Stage Corinne Riley, Partner, Greylock Alex Pall and Drew Taggart from The Chainsmokers, Co-Founders and Partners, MANTIS Venture Capital Spenser Skates, CEO and Co-Founder, Amplitude Explore the rest of the Builders Stage speakers. Disrupt Stage Ashton Kutcher, Co-Founder, Sound Ventures Colin Kaepernick, Founder & CEO, Lumi Vinod Khosla, Founder, Khosla Ventures Explore the rest of the Disrupt Stage speakers. Fintech Stage Itai Damti, Co-Founder and CEO, Unit Jesse Pollak, Creator of Base, Base Peter Hazlehurst, CEO and Co-Founder, Synctera Explore the rest of the Fintech Stage speakers. SaaS Stage Christina Cacioppo, Co-Founder and CEO, Vanta Denise Dresser, CEO, Slack from Salesforce Scott Johnston, CEO, Docker, Inc. Explore the rest of the SaaS Stage speakers. Space Stage presented by Aerospace Bridgit Mendler, CEO, Northwood Space Even Rogers, CEO and Co-Founder, True Anomaly Peter Beck, Founder and CEO, Rocket Lab Explore the rest of the Space Stage speakers. 3. Startup Battlefield 200 Make sure to attend one of Disrupt’s signature events: Startup Battlefield 200. Experience the excitement as the leading pre-Series A startups pitch their cutting-edge ideas to a panel of top VC judges. The champion will take home a $100,000 equity-free prize and the sought-after Disrupt Cup. Featuring leading VC experts, our panel of judges will provide essential feedback as they evaluate each startup’s potential for success based on their criteria. Ana Leyva, General Partner, Pear VC Erin Harkless Moore, Managing Director, Pivotal Ventures Eylul Kayin, Partner, Gradient Ventures Jonathan Rosenbaum, Managing Director, Insight Partners Sangeen Zeb, General Partner, Google Ventures Sharon Winter, Vice President, Atomic Shravan Narayen, Partner, IVP Victor Lazarte, General Partner, Benchmark And many more Our judges will conduct an in-depth Q&A to analyze each startup, highlighting the essential factors that contribute to their viability. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable insights from their expert analysis at Disrupt 2024. 4. Hands-on sessions Take part in a 30-minute Roundtable with an industry expert for a chance to engage in collaborative conversations in a small-group setting. You can also attend a 50-minute Breakout Session, where leading experts will answer pressing questions about modern entrepreneurship. 5. Scaling startups We’re thrilled to introduce the ScaleUp Startup Exhibitor Program at this year’s Disrupt. This program will feature a va...
Published by TechCrunch Events on October 09, 2024 15:00
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