Announcing the top judges for the final round of Startup Battlefield 200, only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Summary

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. Don’t miss a minute of one of the most intense and anticipated startup pitch competitions of the year, live on the Disrupt Stage. Register now to save up to $444 on your pass — and get 60% off a second pass for a guest. Prices go up when doors open on October 27. Meet the judges deciding the fate of Startup Battlefield 200 finalists Check out the Disrupt agenda to meet the other 20 Startup Battlefield judges. Kirsten Green, Founding Partner, Forerunner Kirsten Green is the founder and managing partner of Forerunner, a consumer-driven capital, partnering with ambitious founders and companies redefining industries. 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. Image Credits:TechCrunch Kevin Hartz, General Par...