Eagerly anticipated at Disrupt, the Startup Battlefield shines as a main event, and we are on edge to discover which innovative entrants out of the myriad that applied will secure their chance to present in front of esteemed VCs at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, happening from October 28 to 30 in San Francisco. The stakes are high, and each participant is vying to leave an indelible mark on the globe.
The judges offer invaluable critiques, shedding light on the standards used to evaluate a startup’s success potential. Gain exclusive access to their seasoned insights and understand the vital attributes that propel a startup’s success at Disrupt 2024.
We’re excited to introduce our latest lineup of investors who will critique the startups and engage in a candid, insightful Q&A following each presentation. Stay tuned as we announce more leading figures soon!
Morgan Beller, General Partner, NFX
A general partner at NFX, a venture capital fund specializing in seed-stage investments, Morgan Beller formerly made significant strides at Facebook. There, she embarked on a journey to decipher Facebook’s potential in blockchain technology, eventually leading to the formation of a blockchain-specific team that gave rise to Diem and Novi, with Morgan steering the strategy for Novi. Before her time at Facebook, Morgan played a pivotal role in Medium’s corporate development, including leading significant acquisitions and refining their subscription model, and was deeply involved with the investment landscape at Andreessen Horowitz, focusing on early-stage ventures.
Shravan Narayen, Partner, IVP
Shravan, an investing partner at IVP, pours his focus into backing enterprise infrastructure and applications crafted by determined founders tackling complex tech challenges. His portfolio includes innovative startups like Perplexity and Baseten. With a rich background spanning various startup phases up to IPO and a recent stint in product at Snowflake, Shravan leverages this extensive experience to support founders in carving out new frontiers in the business world.
Jon Rosenbaum, Managing Director, Insight Partners
Known affectionately as “Rosie” among peers, Jon Rosenbaum has been a cornerstone at Insight Partners since 2014, focusing his expertise on software applications across various sectors. He plays a vital role in transaction executions and post-deal portfolio management, including facilitating M&A activities. His current board membership spans several Insight portfolio companies, with a track record of successful exits, highlighting his substantial impact in the tech investment landscape.
Sharon Winter, Vice President, Atomic
At the venture studio Atomic, Sharon Winter excels as a quintessential entrepreneur, specializing in nurturing startups from the ground up. Her exceptional talent lies in morphing concepts into thriving enterprises, demonstrated through her successful establishment of a multitude of businesses spanning various sectors. With a profound background in industrial and robotics design combined with her acumen in human-computer interaction from Carnegie Mellon University, Sharon is committed to accelerating the journey to product-market fit, thereby cementing her role in Atomic’s ambitious mission to launch leading companies of tomorrow.
Sangeen Zeb, General Partner, Google Ventures
As a general partner at GV, Sangeen Zeb centers his investment strategy on AI and high-growth enterprises, collaborating with startups across various stages. His portfolio boasts significant investments like Chronosphere and Lacework. Sangeen’s extensive experience prior to GV, including roles at Founders Circle Capital and Centerview Capital, has imbued him with a keen eye for identifying and nurturing groundbreaking tech ventures.
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