Judges for Startup Battlefield 2026 Announced

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature 200 startups, with 20 selected to pitch on the Disrupt Stage from October 13-15, 2026. The judges include prominent figures such as Stacy Brown-Philpot, Founder and Managing Partner of Cherryrock Capital; Chi-Hua Chien, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Goodwater Capital; Dayna Grayson, Co-Founder and General Partner of Construct Capital; Carter Reum, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of M13; and Alexa Von Tobel, Founder and Managing Partner of Inspired Capital.

Cherryrock Capital focuses on Series A and B software companies, while Goodwater Capital specializes in consumer technology investments. Construct Capital targets foundational American industries, and M13 manages $1.9 billion, with a portfolio that includes 15 unicorns. Inspired Capital has backed 9 unicorns.

The event is expected to attract over 10,000 attendees and will feature more than 250 tech leaders speaking across 200+ sessions on 6 industry stages. Attendees can save $100 on ticket purchases and receive a 50% discount on a second pass, with the Expo+ Pass priced at $75. This follows previous coverage of TechCrunch Disrupt events, emphasizing the ongoing significance of startup competitions in the tech ecosystem.