Next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed
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TechCrunch has announced the next wave of venture capital judges for the Startup Battlefield 200 competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The event is scheduled to take place from October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, where these investors will evaluate early-stage startups based on their potential to become category leaders rather than just polished presentations. The newly revealed panel includes Aditi Maliwal from Upfront Ventures, Michael Palank from MaC Ventures, Nell Daly from Revenge Capital, Grace Ge from Amplify Partners, and Crystal Huang from Google Ventures. These judges bring diverse expertise across sectors such as fintech, AI, enterprise SaaS, and developer tools, with a focus on founders solving real problems. The article emphasizes that the judging process aims to uncover conviction, clarity, and execution capabilities that slides cannot reveal. Attendees are encouraged to register for the event before ticket prices increase on September 25, with savings available up to $200. This year's Disrupt expects over 10,000 tech leaders, VCs, and founders to gather for networking and industry insights.
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