Spring may be just around the corner (in the U.S., anyway), but it’s never too early to start planning for
TechCrunch Disrupt 2021
, which takes place on September 21-23. This all-virtual conference allows makers, innovators, entrepreneurs and investors from around the world to connect, collaborate and grow.
Startup Alley
is a huge part of every Disrupt — it’s where hundreds of innovative, ground-breaking early-stage startups showcase their tech talent, products, platforms and services. This year, we’re shaking things up a bit to help exhibiting founders make the most of a virtual environment.
What’s new and different about exhibiting in
Startup Alley
at Disrupt 2021? Plenty. When you apply for a Startup Alley Pass
, you stand in a giant spotlight of opportunity:
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Pitch it. Pitch it real good. Bring the heat, because every exhibiting startup gets a guaranteed spot to deliver a 60-second elevator pitch during a breakout feedback session. Your audience? TechCrunch staff and thousands of Disrupt attendees around the world.
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The Startup Alley Crawl. Every startup category will have an hour-long crawl in the agenda, where we’ll go live from the Disrupt Stage to interview a select number of founders in Startup Alley
from that category.
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Startup Battlefield Wild Card. The Startup Battlefield is the stuff of legend. Past winners include the likes of Vurb, Dropbox, Mint and Yammer. Two Startup Alley exhibitors — chosen by the TechCrunch Editorial team — will compete in this year’s Battlefield and have a shot at the $100,000 (equity-free) cash.
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Startup Alley+. Every Startup Alley
exhibitor is eligible, but only up to 50 companies will make the final cut to participate in Startup Alley+
. These founders receive, at no additional cost, a curated experience to set them up for additional opportunities, learnings, exposure and success before Disrupt even starts. They’ll receive access to a series of founder masterclasses, take part in a pitch-off at Extra Crunch Live, and get introductions to elite investors in the TechCrunch community. Get your Startup Alley
Pass soon because StartupAlley+ shifts into high gear at TC Early Stage: Marketing and Fundraising
in July, where all Startup Alley+ companies get to attend this virtual event for free.
Pro Tip: Early-bird pricing to apply for
Startup Alley
($199) ends May 13 at 11:59 pm (PST). The sooner you apply, the more you save.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2021
takes place on September 21-23. Don’t miss an opportunity to exhibit in all-new Startup Alley and apply now!
Snag extra exposure, build your network and make connections that can alter the trajectory of your startup in the best possible way.
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