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Meet the Startup Battlefield 200 Judges at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch has announced the elite panel of five judges who will select the winner of the Startup Battlefield 200 pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. These veteran investors, each having founded or co-founded the venture firms they lead, bring extensive experience in scaling companies and identifying high-potential startups. The competition will run from October 13-15, featuring 20 finalists selected from thousands of applicants. In addition to judging the final pitches, all five investors will host a live AMA session on the Builders Stage to discuss industry trends, fundraising, and investment strategies.