Were just a few weeks away from kicking off our flagship event, Disrupt SF 2019, that takes place on October 2-4.
If youre an investor looking to increase your portfolio, its the perfect time to start planning your Disrupt strategy.
Never fear, were here to help you make the most of your valuable time.
But first, a housekeeping item.
If you havent already done so, buy your pass to Disrupt right here.Youre no doubt familiar with Startup Alley, our exhibition floor where youll find more than 1,000 early-stage startups showcasing their products and technologies.
Thats an investors gold mine, is it not? Heres the good news.
We now have our first batch of Startup Alley exhibitors listed on our website.
You can peruse the list, do your research in the comfort of your home or office and get a clear idea of who you want to meet at Disrupt.The website list also includes our recently announced TC Top Picks.
We vetted hundreds of applications and narrowed the field down to 45 exceptional startups representing the best of these tech categories: AI/Machine Learning, Biotech/Healthtech, Blockchain, Fintech, Mobility, Privacy/Security, Retail/E-commerce, Robotics/IoT/Hardware, SaaS and Social Impact/Education.
You dont want to miss seeing what these startups have to offer.Ready for more good news? Its CrunchMatch, our free business match-making platform available to Innovator, Founder or Investor passholders.
It makes networking so much easier.
Once the platform goes live (well email notification), simply create your CrunchMatch profile outlining specific roles, goals and the type of people you want to meet.
Founders would list category, stage, location, funding status, etc.
Investor profiles might include investment categories, preferred funding stage, geographic preferences and the like.CrunchMatch goes to work and suggests meetings and sends out invitations (which recipients can easily accept or decline).
You also can use CrunchMatch to reserve dedicated (a.k.a.
quieter) meeting spaces where you can network in comfort.Researching our online list of exhibiting startups in advance and taking advantage of CrunchMatch will save you time and shoe leather.
It also will free you up to experience more of what Disrupt SF offers.
Like the Startup Battlefield.
You know youre going to want to check out those amazing founders.Use some of your time to take in the world-class speakers.
Heres just one example, but youll find plenty more in the Disrupt SF agenda:How to Evaluate Talent and Make Decisions: Ray Dalio knows a thing or two about building successful startups.
As founder of the firm Bridgewater, he helped build it into one of the most successful investment companies ever, managing a whopping $150 billion in assets.
He recently wrote a book called Principles, and hes coming to the TechCrunch Disrupt Extra Crunch stage in October to discuss the book and companion mobile app on how building a strong culture can lead to a flourishing startup.Disrupt San Francisco 2019 takes place on October 2-4, and now you can start strategizing your Disrupt experience by researching the Startup Alley exhibitors listed on our website.
Save time, make money.
Now thats an opportunity.Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at Disrupt San Francisco 2019? Contact our sponsorship sales team byfilling out this form.