"The stakes don't get higher than this. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the Startup Battlefield 200 finalists will take the stage one last time to compete for the $100,000 equity-free prize. Deciding their fate will be a select group of the most respected and influential investors in the industry - our final round judges. These are the leaders who sit at the very top of venture capital, and they'll the ultimate call on who takes home the title of Startup Battlefield champion."
"Combining an unconventional and powerful blend of professional experiences and acquired investment expertise, Green launched San Francisco-based Forerunner in 2012 and has since led the firm to raise nearly $3 billion in assets under management. Kirsten's 25+ years of evaluation and investment success stem from a combination of product savvy, consumer insight, research, and a thesis-driven approach that has been the basis of all her investments - from pre-revenue startups to multi-billion-dollar enterprises."
"Her early investor and board member roles span Faire, Hims & Hers, Chime, Ritual, Daydream, Decagon, Warby Parker, Wonder, and Balance, among others. She is also on the Board of the National Venture Capital Association and has been part of both the Forbes Midas List and Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women List for the past nine years."
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will host the final Startup Battlefield 200 competition where finalists will pitch live for a $100,000 equity-free prize. A select panel of leading venture capital investors will serve as final-round judges and decide the winner. The event offers live-stage, high-stakes pitch competition energy and attendee registration discounts, including savings on passes and a 60% discount on a second pass. Kirsten Green of Forerunner is among the named judges, bringing decades of investment experience, a thesis-driven approach, and board roles across numerous consumer companies and industry organizations.
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