Feb 27, 2023
14 min
Welcome back to Inside Startup Battlefield, the TechCrunch podcast where we take you behind the scenes of one of tech’s top startup competitions. There are 180 companies solving crucial problems that didn’t make it to the Disrupt stage, but that doesn’t mean they’re making any less of an impact. In this episode, TechCrunch writers Devin Coldewey and Harri Weber take us on a walk through the Expo Hall and let us listen in on their conversations with a handful of the most interesting companies in the Battlefield 200.
New episodes of Inside Startup Battlefield drop every Monday. Be sure to check out all of the other podcasts in the TechCrunch Podcast Network:
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Meet Neesha Tambe
Neesha Tambe, Startup Battlefield Editor
Neesha A. Tambe recruited, sourced, vetted and trained startup founders from across the globe for TechCrunch’s global startup competition, Startup Battlefield. Passionate about scaling products and programs to new markets domestically and internationally, Neesha ran startup programs in Berlin, San Francisco, Latin America, Middle East North Africa and Sub Saharan Africa. Additionally, Neesha managed the Startup Battlefield Alumni Community and founded CrunchMatch, TechCrunch’s investor-startup matching program.
Neesha wrote her thesis on Sustainability and has a dual degree in Sociology and Political Science from Georgetown University. She also has an AA from De Anza Community College. She’s passionate about social justice, civic engagement, carbon capture and reformer pilates.
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Conclusion
The Startup Battlefield is aplaces of incredible innovation and resilience. With 180 companies still in the competition after the Disrupt stage, each brings its own unique story and potential to the table. Whether you’re an investor looking for the next big opportunity or a startup founder ready to pitch your idea, the Startup Battlefield offers invaluable insights into the world of entrepreneurship.
We’ll keep you updated on the latest developments as we continue to explore this dynamic competition. Stay tuned for more episodes of Inside Startup Battlefield and don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast channel for the latest updates.
Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to sharing another season of insights into the world of startups.
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