Bessemer's Tess Hatch Joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 as Judge

Tess Hatch to Judge TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 Startup Battlefield

Tess Hatch, a partner and vice president at Bessemer Venture Partners, has been confirmed as a judge for the Startup Battlefield competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021.

Startups still have the opportunity to apply for participation in the competition until May 27th. Applications can be submitted through the official event website.

Focus on Frontier Technology Investments

At Bessemer, Tess leads investments in emerging technologies. This includes the growth and market introduction of groundbreaking innovations.

Her investment portfolio encompasses areas such as drone technology, space-based monitoring and launch systems, and agricultural technology, among others.

Tess concentrates on identifying and supporting technological advancements with the capacity to create substantial positive societal impact.

Notable Investments and Background

Tess’s investment portfolio includes prominent companies like Rocket Lab, Spire, DroneDeploy, and Iris. She also holds board positions within these organizations.

Prior to her role at Bessemer, she gained experience at both Boeing and SpaceX. She served as a payload integrator and aerospace engineer.

Her educational background includes studies in aeronautics and astronautics from the University of Michigan and Stanford University.

Recently, Tess was recognized by Forbes as a member of their “30 Under 30” list in the venture capital sector.

Previous Involvement with TechCrunch Events

Tess has previously participated in TechCrunch Disrupt events and the TC Sessions: Space event.

She is widely regarded as a leading expert in cutting-edge technologies. Companies tackling complex technical challenges will benefit from her insights.

Her perspective will be invaluable to the Startup Battlefield judging process this year.