A huge thank you to all the early-stage founders who missed the application period for TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield 200 (SB 200). We have some great news just for you!
For all you procrastinators, be in luck: we're giving you (a little) more time to put your application together.
Pro tip: Applying and participating in SB 200 is completely free. You have nothing to lose.
Startup Battlefield 200 Deadline Extended
Don't put this task off any longer: there's only one week left to apply for Startup Battlefield 200. Stop what you're doing and get it done by June 17th at 11:59PM PDT.
The Startup Battlefield 200 Experience at TechCrunch Disrupt
Membership comes with perks. First and foremost, members of this group get the coveted TechCrunch stamp of approval, which isn't given out easily and means a lot in the startup (i.e. VC) community. Let's take a look at some other perks and benefits that all SB 200 founders receive:
Full Access to Disrupt: SB 200 founders can attend Disrupt for free and will receive four passes and VIP access to all presentations, breakout sessions, and roundtables.
Free exhibit space throughout the show: SB 200 will be the only early-stage startups allowed to exhibit at Disrupt.
Investor interest and media exposure: Investors searching for future unicorns and journalists looking for the next big news story will be heading straight to the expo floor to meet with SB 200 founders.
Workshops and Pitch Training: SB 200 founders will be invited to exclusive workshops and masterclasses, including special pitch training from TechCrunch staff, in the weeks leading up to Disrupt.
Deliver a flash pitch to investors and TC editors: This training will help you when you take to the pitch showcase stage. You'll get valuable feedback and maybe even find your way into an investor's portfolio.
Chance to win $100,000: TechCrunch editors will select 20 startups from the SB 200 as finalists for the Startup Battlefield. These 20 founders will receive private pitch coaching, be featured in a TechCrunch article, and pitch onstage in front of the entire Disrupt audience. The final winner will receive a non-equity prize of $100,000.
Use this extra week wisely. You don't want to disappoint Saint Expeditus. Apply to Startup Battlefield 200 by June 17 at 11:59 PM PDT. Be brave and show us what you're building because it could change your life.
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