TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 Audience Choice

Early Stage 2024 Audience Choice voting ends February 15

TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 Audience Choice

Get ready for an exciting lineup at TechCrunch Early Stage — happening on April 25 in the lively city of Boston, Massachusetts. We’ve gone through a bunch of applications from experienced founders and experts in the startup world, all hoping to shine in our Audience Choice segment.

Don’t miss out: Grab your tickets at a discounted early-bird rate before they’re all gone!

Audience Choice voting ends in just a couple of days on February 15. This week is your last chance to have a say and help decide who makes it to the event.

We’ve chosen six awesome contenders, each ready to lead an interesting roundtable discussion. Check out their summaries, cast your votes, and help us pick who gets to present live at TC Early Stage.

But what exactly are these roundtables, you ask? Let us explain.

Roundtable sessions: Picture a 30-minute chat led by one person, chatting with up to 40 founders. These sessions will happen twice during the event, so there’s plenty of chances to join in and learn.

Remember, Audience Choice voting stays open until February 15. Make your picks, grab your pass for TC Early Stage, and mark your calendar for April 25 to dive into a day of learning, skill-building, and turning startup dreams into reality.

Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TC Early Stage 2024? Contact our sponsorship sales team by filling out this form.

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Early Stage 2024 Audience Choice winner revealed

TechCrunch Early Stage 2024

You voted and the results are finally in! We’re excited to announce that you chose Dana Louie, HubSpot’s Senior Manager of Corporate Development, as this year’s Audience Choice roundtable winner at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024.

The winning Early Stage 2024 roundtable

Dana’s roundtable “Exiting via M&A: What Acquirers Are Looking for and How You Can Prepare for a Successful Acquisition” will cover factors companies’ consider when evaluating M&A opportunities, real-world perspectives and strategies that drive acquisitions, and it will provide practical insights to maximize a successful acquisition.

Grab your pass today, and hear from Dana and other leaders at TechCrunch’s annual founder summit on April 25 in Boston.

More about Dana Louie

Dana leads strategic prioritization and execution for acquisitions and corporate venture capital investments. In her role, Dana works closely with executive leadership to build business cases, execute deals, and analyze opportunities throughout the acquisition process. She works closely with a number of startups in the HubSpot Ventures portfolio and most recently closed HubSpot’s largest deal, a $150 million acquisition of Clearbit.

Prior to HubSpot, Dana spent time at a venture-backed startup and in consulting before receiving her MBA from Harvard Business School in Boston, Massachusetts, where she and her husband still reside.

What to expect at Early Stage 2024

During this one-day startup conference, you’ll learn about legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, product-market fit, pitching, recruiting and more. We’re talking dozens of highly engaging presentations, sessions and roundtables with interactive Q&As and plenty of time for networking. At TechCrunch Early Stage you’ll walk away with a deeper working understanding of topics and skills that are essential to startup success.

Disrupt Audience Choice vote closes Friday

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is not just about groundbreaking innovations, insightful panels, and visionary speakers — it’s also about listening to YOU, the audience, and what you feel is top of mind for the tech community. With the Disrupt 2024 Audience Choice Program, your vote can make a difference and propel your favorite thought leaders to new heights. But time is running out, so let’s dive in and explore why your vote matters and how you can cast it before the May 24 deadline.

What is the Audience Choice Program?

The Audience Choice Program is a unique opportunity for attendees, enthusiasts, and supporters of the startup ecosystem to cast their votes for the most promising sessions showcased at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. It’s a chance to support the companies you believe in, champion innovation, and shape the future of tech.

Why your vote matters

Your vote is more than just a click — it’s a powerful endorsement. By participating in the Audience Choice Program, you’re supporting individual companies and you’re contributing to the vibrancy and diversity of the tech community. Your vote can make a real difference in the trajectory of a startup’s journey, providing invaluable validation and visibility.

How to cast your vote

Casting your vote for the Audience Choice Program is quick, easy, and impactful. Simply visit the Audience Choice page on the TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 website, browse through the impressive lineup of participating startups, and select your favorite. It’s that simple. But remember, time is of the essence — the deadline to cast your vote is May 24.

Want to attend Disrupt? Be sure to book your early-bird pass before the end of the month to lock in some great savings.