A big shoutout to the early-stage founders who missed the application window for the Startup Battlefield 200 (SB 200) at TechCrunch Disrupt.
Extended Startup Battlefield 200 deadlineIt’s time to stop kicking this task-can down the road.
You have one extra week to apply to Startup Battlefield 200.
A shot at $100,000: TechCrunch editors will select 20 startups from the SB 200 to be Startup Battlefield finalists.
Apply to the Startup Battlefield 200 by June 17 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
You’re running out of time to join the Startup Battlefield 200, our curated showcase of top startups from around the world and across multiple industries.
This elite cohort — 200 companies strong — absolutely owns (and slays) the exhibition floor at TechCrunch Disrupt.
Tomorrow is the last day to apply to Startup Battlefield 200We’re accepting applications from early-stage startups until tomorrow, June 10 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
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Apply to the Startup Battlefield 200 right now.
What better way to spend your time than applying to this year’s Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt.
Accepting both applications and referralsWe’re accepting both quality applications and referrals for Startup Battlefield 200.
Startup Battlefield 200: Behold the perksAs they say, money isn’t everything.
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Cover slide Problem slide 1 Problem slide 2 Product image slide Solution slide What Is Unique?
The business model comes up shortClosely related to the previous point: Pricing is one side of the business model, but there are many more parts to the puzzle.
The business model slide is very light on details, and the details that are there are a little confusing.
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There’s a big difference between a “solution” and a “product” slide.
The biggest problem with the Xpanceo deck isn’t what is in there, but rather what isn’t.
The market sizing fallacyWhen assessing the potential market size for Xpanceo’s contact lenses, it’s crucial to differentiate the nature of the product from traditional contact lenses.
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Slides in this deckQueerie shared its full, unredacted, 13-slide pitch deck with TechCrunch.
Cover slide Cover slide part 2 Mission slide Problem slide Solution slide Market size slide How it works slide Traction slide Competition slide Team slide Ask and Use of Funds slide 6-year (!)
Slides in a pitch deck should help an investor decide to invest.
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Get ready for an electrifying showdown as the “So You Think You Can Pitch” startup pitch competition at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 is set to be judged by an esteemed panel of industry experts.
We’ve already announced the startup finalists, and now you can meet our expert judges!
Joining her is Paris Heymann, partner at Index Ventures, whose deep understanding of software, data, and AI companies has positioned him as a sought-after adviser in the tech ecosystem.
With a background that spans prestigious firms like Bain Capital and Arena Holdings, Paris brings a strategic perspective honed by years of hands-on investment experience.
With judges of this caliber, the startup pitch competition at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 is sure to be a thrilling showcase of innovation and entrepreneurial talent.
The left-hand side of the slide has too much info (why are funding, product and customers on the team slide?)
Three things that Protecto could have improvedPitch deck design isn’t usually that important, but the design of this deck is particularly bad.
These case studies aren’t case studiesIn a 14-slide deck, Protecto wastes slide 4 as an interstitial (it just says “our platform”).
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Don’t miss out on your chance to shine at “So You Think You Can Pitch,” our highly anticipated segment at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024, happening in Boston on April 25.
At TC Early Stage, three lucky founders will present their pitch decks for 4 minutes each in front of a panel of expert judges, gaining invaluable insights to refine their approach.
Selected finalists will have the opportunity to meet with the TechCrunch team in advance for session preparation.
About TechCrunch Early Stage 2024TechCrunch’s founder summit on April 25 in Boston, Massachusetts, is designed to empower early-stage entrepreneurs at every phase of their journey, from pre-seed to growth stages.
Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024?
Crafting the perfect venture capital pitch is so simple that there’s an industry of consultants to help founders get their decks in order.
TechCrunch has a long-running series of Pitch Deck Teardowns to help founders, and you can find an infinite number of Twitter threads on the subject.
Enter Wing Venture Capital’s Sara Choi, who will give a talk at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 this April and take audience questions on how to pitch.
After all, when venture capital is harder to raise than it has been in years, nailing the pitch is critical for today’s early-stage founders.
Early Stage 2024 is just around the corner, so book your pass here before March 29 and save $200.
