
Meet the Judges of Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
The Startup Battlefield Pitch Competition: Unveiling the Judges
The Startup Battlefield pitch competition is the crown jewel of Disrupt, and we can’t wait to see which of the Startup Battlefield 200 companies will be selected to pitch to panels of top-tier VCs at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 on September 19-21 in San Francisco. It’s always epic, and every contender is on the road to making a huge impact on the world.
Meet the Judges
To help identify the next big thing, we’ve assembled an impressive panel of judges with vast experience in the tech industry. They will be evaluating startups based on their innovative solutions, market potential, and overall competitiveness.
- Neesha Tambe: Startup Battlefield Editor
Nehera is a seasoned expert in startup competition with extensive knowledge in scaling products and programs to new markets domestically and internationally. She’s passionate about social justice, civic engagement, carbon capture, and reformer pilates. - Lauren Simonds:
Lauren is an accomplished journalist with years of experience covering the tech industry. Her articles have appeared in prominent publications, and she’s known for her insightful analysis on startup trends.
Meet Our Featured Judges
- Neesha Tambe: Startup Battlefield Editor
Nehera is a seasoned expert in startup competition with extensive knowledge in scaling products and programs to new markets domestically and internationally. She’s passionate about social justice, civic engagement, carbon capture, and reformer pilates.
Featured Judge: Lauren Simonds
Lauren is an accomplished journalist with years of experience covering the tech industry. Her articles have appeared in prominent publications, and she’s known for her insightful analysis on startup trends.
- Lauren Simonds:
Lauren is an accomplished journalist with years of experience covering the tech industry. Her articles have appeared in prominent publications, and she’s known for her insightful analysis on startup trends.
Meet Our Expert Judges
- Neesha Tambe: Startup Battlefield Editor
Nehera is a seasoned expert in startup competition with extensive knowledge in scaling products and programs to new markets domestically and internationally. She’s passionate about social justice, civic engagement, carbon capture, and reformer pilates.
2. Lauren Simonds:
Lauren is an accomplished journalist with years of experience covering the tech industry. Her articles have appeared in prominent publications, and she’s known for her insightful analysis on startup trends.
Meet Our Top Judges
- Neesha Tambe: Startup Battlefield Editor
Nehera is a seasoned expert in startup competition with extensive knowledge in scaling products and programs to new markets domestically and internationally. She’s passionate about social justice, civic engagement, carbon capture, and reformer pilates.
2. Lauren Simonds:
Lauren is an accomplished journalist with years of experience covering the tech industry. Her articles have appeared in prominent publications, and she’s known for her insightful analysis on startup trends.
The Startup Battlefield Pitch Competition
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, we’re excited to host the Startup Battlefield pitch competition, where top startups will compete for a coveted spot among the best. The competition is fierce, but with expert judges like Nehera and Lauren, we know we’ll see some of the most innovative solutions in the industry.
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