TechCrunch Live Speakers - Extra Crunch Event

A Season of Insights: Introducing TechCrunch Live

This summer has been exceptionally productive with Extra Crunch. We’ve explored strategies for crafting compelling pitch decks, focusing on the core elements that capture investor attention. Furthermore, we examined how the extensive industry background of Melissa Wong, founder of Retail Zipline, proved pivotal in securing her Series A funding from Emergence.

Our summer series also included exclusive previews of the companies participating in Disrupt Startup Alley, showcased during special episodes of Extra Crunch Live: Startup Alley Edition.

Looking ahead to the fall, even more valuable content is on the horizon. Below, you’ll find details regarding the distinguished speakers who will be joining us for upcoming episodes.

A Name Change: Introducing TechCrunch Live

We are pleased to announce a change in the series’ name. Extra Crunch Live (ECL) will now be known as TechCrunch Live. This decision was made to ensure accessibility for a wider audience. We aim to share insights from startup founders and the investors who support them, detailing the intricacies of deal-making.

The series also provides a platform for entrepreneurs to receive expert feedback on their pitches. To facilitate broader participation, we’ve made the live event freely accessible with registration. However, video replays of TechCrunch Live will continue to be available exclusively to paying subscribers.

Let’s revisit the upcoming speaker lineup for TechCrunch Live in October.

Nicole Quinn (Lightspeed Venture Partners) and Vlad Novakovski (Lunchclub)

October 6 – 3pm ET/12pm PT

Nicole Quinn, a partner at Lightspeed, specializes in guiding startups toward effective audience engagement on digital platforms. Her investment portfolio boasts prominent companies like Cameo, Zola, Goop, Calm, and Haus Laboratories. Join us as Quinn and Lunchclub founder Vlad Novakovski discuss their collaboration on the startup’s Series A round, and receive their valuable feedback on your startup’s pitch.

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Shawn Carolan (Menlo Ventures) and Chris Britt (Chime)

October 13 – 3pm ET/12pm PT

Chris Britt leads Chime, a company that has successfully raised over $2 billion and achieved a valuation of $25 billion. Britt, alongside Shawn Carolan, a partner at Menlo Ventures, will share insights into the company’s early funding journey and its subsequent growth strategies. Both Carolan and Britt will also evaluate live pitches from audience members, offering their expert opinions.

Mark Goldberg (Index) and Jessica McKellar (Pilot)

October 20 – 3pm ET/12pm PT

Jessica McKellar’s Pilot is revolutionizing traditional services like taxes and bookkeeping through innovative software solutions, having secured over $160 million in funding. Index led the company’s Series A and B funding rounds. During this TechCrunch Live episode, we’ll hear from partner Mark Goldberg and McKellar about why Index chose to invest further, and they will provide live feedback on pitches presented by the audience.