The upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 event will host a panel of esteemed judges for the Startup Battlefield 200 competition, backed by Google Cloud. These judges will determine the winner of the coveted Disrupt Cup and a prize of $100,000. We are excited to announce that Navin Chaddha, Managing Partner at Mayfield Fund, will be joining us this year as a judge. He will thoroughly evaluate the startups’ business plans, product development, and pitches.
Navin Chaddha is a prominent figure in the venture capital sector, renowned for his strategic acumen and successful investments. At Mayfield, Chaddha leads the firm’s focus on cognition-as-a-service (CaaS) and generative AI cognitive plumbing. This pioneering approach involves investing in the fundamental infrastructure supporting AI-driven companies and technologies, drawing on Chaddha’s extensive industry experience. His noteworthy achievements include founding VXTreme (which evolved into Microsoft Windows Media) and backing infrastructure leader HashiCorp during the cloud computing era.
Under Chaddha’s guidance, Mayfield has raised eight U.S. funds and guided over 80 companies to successful exits. Throughout his career in venture capital, he has invested in more than 60 companies, with 18 of them going public, including major players like Lyft, Poshmark, and SolarCity. Moreover, 27 of his portfolio companies have been acquired, underscoring his ability to identify and nurture promising startups.
With Navin Chaddha as a judge at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, excitement for the Startup Battlefield is mounting. This year’s event promises to showcase the most innovative and promising startups, offering them a platform to exhibit their potential and shape the future of technology.
About TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
TechCrunch Disrupt is the hub of innovation for every stage of the startup journey. Whether you’re a budding founder with a groundbreaking idea, a seasoned startup seeking growth, or an investor scouting the next big thing, TechCrunch Disrupt provides unparalleled resources, connections, and expert insights to propel your venture forward. This year’s event, taking place on October 28-30 in San Francisco, will draw over 10,000 startup leaders. Learn more here.
