Interview Preparation

Like Audrey II in “Little Shop of Horrors,” the business stream is an insatiable beast, but without bloodshed. Investors need to keep their portfolios primed, and the best place to find early-stage startups with promising portfolio potential is, you guessed it, TechCrunch outage 2023which will take place from September 19 to 21 in San Francisco.

Investors, we are here to help. Let’s take a look at all the ways you can boost your Disrupt pipeline and keep the business flowing long after the conference is over. Who knows, you might find your next unicorn by showing off at the show.

Investor Opportunities at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

Start here: Buy an Investor Pass before prices go up on August 11 and you’ll save $600. Not only does it get you to the door, it’s also your ticket to invite-only receptions, and you get a downloadable list of all the Starting Battlefield 200 companies for easy tracking.

If you’re unfamiliar with Startup Battlefield 200, it’s our handpicked and meticulously vetted cohort of early-stage startups on the fast track to making a big impact in the world. You’ll find them exhibiting on the show floor, and of those 200, the top 20 will go head-to-head in the Startup Battlefield competition. They will launch on the Disrupt Stage to TechCrunch editors, top-tier venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs for a prize of $100,000 with no equity.

This is an unprecedented opportunity for investors eager to fund early-stage startups with TechCrunch’s seal of approval. Startup Battlefield alumni include more than 900 companies, including Vurb, Dropbox, Mint, Yammer, and many more, with more than 121 successful exits (IPOs or acquisitions) and a whopping $9.7 billion raised in funding.

Investor Networks at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

Whether you’re looking for early-stage startup founders to expand your portfolio or other investors to expand your network, you’ll find plenty of ways to connect on Disrupt. Head over to the Deal Flow Café, our new investor-to-founder networking area, and spend some quality time prospecting in the TechCrunch+ Lounge.

Check out all of the investor-focused sessions listed in the interrupt schedule — We will add more in the coming weeks. It’s another great opportunity to meet and connect with new colleagues and expand your network. These are just some of the VC sessions you can enjoy.

Breed in a new climate

Hear from investors about the current headwinds facing climate technology, where they’re finding new opportunities, areas they’d like more startups to enter, where opportunities can be found, overlooked areas and more. With Arvind Gupta (Mayfield) and Libby Wayman (Breakthrough Energy Ventures).

Arianna Simpson on the promise of Web3 Investments

Yes, there are still crypto-focused investors doubling down on their web3 strategies while other VCs look to other horizons (ahem, AIs). Arianna Simpson is a general partner deploying capital for a16z’s multi-million dollar crypto funds. While other investors are shying away from the cryptocurrency industry amid the market downturn, we want to know why and how 16z is holding up, their strategy, how they view the investment landscape, and more. We’ll also delve into what the regulatory landscape means for venture capitalists and the projects they invest in.

How to Build a New Venture Company in Public

Hedge funds are not new, and neither are solo GPs. What constitutes a new innovation in risk arenas, however, is the creation of a new fund or public company. Some newer investors are as well known for their online presence as they are for their investments. And that’s not a disdain: raising capital is hard, and building a brand is no sin. Still, we want to know the pros and cons of building something as complicated as an unfiltered hedge fund. Founders, there will be learning for you too, even if you are just a few exits away from hanging up your spurs and taking the other side of the negotiating table. With Noramay Cadena (Supply Change Capital), Mac Conwell (RareBreed Ventures) and Turner Novak (Banana Capital).

TechCrunch outage 2023 takes place September 19-21 in San Francisco. Feed your business flow, increase your pipeline and expand your network. Buy your Investor Pass now and save up to $600. Prices increase on August 11.

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