TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Reveals Next Wave of Startup Battlefield 200 Judges

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TechCrunch has announced the next group of five prominent venture capital investors who will serve as judges for the Startup Battlefield 200 competition at Disrupt 2026. The Startup Battlefield 200 is TechCrunch's flagship pitch competition, where early-stage startups compete live before top-tier investors. The newly revealed judges will evaluate contenders in person at the event. Attendees who register before September 25 can save up to $200 on tickets.

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