Big shoutout to early-stage founders who missed the Startup Battlefield 200 (SB 200) application window on TechCrunch Disrupt. We have exciting news for you!
You procrastinators can thank your lucky stars – we’re providing you with (a little) more time to prepare your application.
Pro tip: Filing and participating in SB 200 is 100% free. You have absolutely nothing to lose.
Battlefield 200 launch date prolonged
It’s time to stop putting this task on the back burner. You have an extra week to apply for Startup Battlefield 200. Stop what you are doing and get to it June 17 at 23:59 PDT.
Startup Battlefield 200 experience at TechCrunch Disrupt
Membership has its privileges. First and foremost, members of this cohort earn the coveted TechCrunch seal of approval. This is not an easy given, but it matters in the startup (read: VC) community. Let’s look at the other advantages all SB 200 founders receive:
Full access to Disrupt: SB 200 founders attend Disrupt for free, receive 4 additional tickets and VIP access to all presentations, breaks and roundtables.
Free exhibition space for the entire show: SB 200 can be the only early-stage startup allowed to exhibit at Disrupt.
Investor interest and media exposure: Investors hunting for future unicorns and journalists looking for the next big story will head to the exhibit floor to meet and greet the founders of SB 200.
Pitching workshops and training: SB 200 founders can be invited to exclusive workshops and masterclasses in the weeks leading up to Disrupt, including special pitch training led by TechCrunch staff.
Flash presentation for investors and editors of Top Contributors: This training will come in handy when you hit the Pitch Showcase stage. You will receive invaluable feedback and may even find your way into an investor’s portfolio.
Odds for $100,000: TechCrunch editors will select 20 startups from SB 200 to change into Startup Battlefield finalists. The founders of those 20 firms will receive private coaching, be featured in a TechCrunch article, and perform live on stage in front of the entire Disrupt audience. The ultimate winner will take home a $100,000 zero-equity prize.
Use this extra week correctly – it is not nice to disappoint a Saint Expedite. Register for Startup Battlefield 200 by June 17 at 23:59 PDT. It has the potential to change your life, so shake a leg and show us what you are building!