Key facts
- TechCrunch announced five new venture capital judges for the Startup Battlefield 200 competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
- The judges include Aditi Maliwal of Upfront Ventures, Michael Palank of MaC Ventures, Nell Daly of Revenge Capital, Grace Ge of Amplify Partners, and Crystal Huang of GV.
- These judges will evaluate startups based on their business endurance and potential to become category leaders, not just polished presentations.
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will take place October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco.
- The deadline to book an exhibit table is September 18.
- Ticket prices increase after September 25.
TechCrunch has revealed a new group of venture capital judges who will evaluate startups at the Startup Battlefield 200 competition during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The event is scheduled to take place from October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, expecting over 10,000 attendees including founders, investors, and tech leaders.
The judges, including Aditi Maliwal of Upfront Ventures, Michael Palank of MaC Ventures, Nell Daly of Revenge Capital, Grace Ge of Amplify Partners, and Crystal Huang of GV, will assess companies not just on their presentations but on their ability to solve real problems and build enduring businesses. They aim to identify potential category leaders by asking questions designed to reveal conviction, clarity, and execution capabilities.
For those interested in exhibiting, the deadline to book a table is September 18. Ticket prices for the conference will increase after September 25, with savings of up to $200 available before that date. The conference will feature over 250 speakers and more than 300 startups.