Are you an early-stage founder who missed the application window for the Startup Battlefield 200 (SB 200) at TechCrunch Disrupt? Do you wish you had more time to get your application together? Well, you can thank your lucky stars because we’re giving you a little extra time to do just that.
Procrastination Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
Applying to and participating in SB 200 is 100% free, which means you have absolutely nothing to lose. So, stop making excuses and get moving! You have one extra week to apply to Startup Battlefield 200. Don’t wait any longer; submit your application by June 17 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
The Benefits of Participating in SB 200
But what exactly do you gain from participating in SB 200? As a member of this esteemed cohort, you’ll earn the coveted TechCrunch stamp of approval, which is no small feat. Here are some of the other perks and benefits you can look forward to:
Full Access to Disrupt
As an SB 200 founder, you’ll attend Disrupt for free, receive four additional passes, and enjoy VIP access to all the presentations, breakouts, and roundtables.
Free Exhibition Space
The SB 200 will be the only early-stage startups allowed to exhibit at Disrupt. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your product or service to a large audience of investors and media.
Investor Interest and Media Exposure
Investors hunting for future unicorns and journalists looking for the next big story will flock to the exhibition floor to meet and greet the SB 200 founders.
Workshops and Pitch Training
SB 200 founders will be invited to exclusive workshops and master classes in the weeks running up to Disrupt, including special pitch training from TechCrunch staff. This is invaluable experience that will help you refine your pitch and make a lasting impression on investors.
Flash-Pitch to an Audience of Investors and TC Editors
The training you receive will come in handy when you step onto the Pitch Showcase Stage. You’ll receive invaluable feedback, and you might just find yourself in an investor’s portfolio.
A Shot at $100,000
TechCrunch editors will select 20 startups from the SB 200 to be Startup Battlefield finalists. Founders from those 20 companies will receive private pitch coaching, be featured in an article on TechCrunch, and pitch live onstage in front of the entire Disrupt audience. The ultimate winner takes home the $100,000 equity-free prize.
Use This Extra Week Wisely
Don’t waste this opportunity. Apply to the Startup Battlefield 200 by June 17 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. It’s not nice to disappoint Saint Expeditus, after all.
Apply Now!
So, what are you waiting for? Stop making excuses and get your application together. The deadline may be extended, but time is still of the essence. Apply now and show us what you’re building!
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