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VCs at BBGV, Kapor, Stellation and Tusk round out Startup Battlefield judges

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VCs at BBGV, Kapor, Stellation and Tusk round out Startup Battlefield judges

Lauren Simonds
Fri, September 9, 2022, 5:00 AM·5 min read
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You’ll find an impressive amount of talent during the legendary Startup Battlefield throw-down, and we’re not just talking about the competitors. We have a mighty slate of seasoned VCs stepping up to the plate to judge the pitches.

We’re ready to announce the final group of investors who will determine which standout startup will earn the title of Startup Battlefield champion and take home the glory and the $100,000 prize. It all takes place at TechCrunch Disrupt on October 18–20 in San Francisco. But first, an important reminder.

How to improve your pitch: Startup Battlefield isn’t just thrilling to watch; it’s a masterclass in how investors think. The judges’ feedback provides insight into the criteria they use to determine whether a company is viable or not. Watch and learn what investors look for, what motivates them and what pushes them to schedule a meeting.

All right, here are the final four VCs who will help judge the next Startup Battlefield pitch competition:

Peter A. Boyce II, the founder and managing partner at Stellation Capital

Prior to founding Stellation, Boyce spent eight years as a partner at General Catalyst, an $8 billion venture capital firm. He also co-founded and advises Rough Draft Ventures, a funding platform that supports technology entrepreneurship on university campuses.

Boyce currently serves as a nonprofit board member for The Shed, The Studio Museum in Harlem, The New Museum, NEW INC, Code Nation and the Harvard College Fund. He is also a Rock Venture Capital partner at Harvard Business School (HBS), a program advisor for the HBS and an MIT Sandbox board member.

Boyce holds a BA in applied mathematics and a secondary degree in computer science from Harvard University.

Nisha Dua, the co-founder and managing partner at BBG Ventures

Dua co-founded BBGV in 2014. The NYC-based, early-stage fund leads investments in companies built by female and diverse founders solving the needs of consumers, workers and employers.


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