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Meet the Startup Battlefield 200 judges who’ll decide the winner at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature 20 startups pitching on stage from October 13-15, judged by five experienced venture capital founders who will select the Startup Battlefield champion. The judges bring extensive investing and company-building expertise and will host a live AMA after the final pitch.

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