TechCrunch All Stage Voting - July 15th

TechCrunch All Stage Finalists Announced

The response to our invitation to speak at TechCrunch All Stage, held on July 15th at the SoWa Power Station in Boston, has been incredibly positive. Following a detailed review process, six exceptional finalists have been chosen.

Now, the decision of which startup leader will present their scaling insights rests with you, the audience!

Audience Choice Voting Details

Voting for the Audience Choice award will be available until May 2nd at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Each participant is allocated a single vote, so select your preferred speaker carefully.

Your participation will directly determine who gains the opportunity to share their expertise on stage at this prestigious event.

• Event: TechCrunch All Stage
• Date: July 15
• Location: SoWa Power Station, Boston
• Voting Deadline: May 2, 11:59 p.m. PT

We encourage everyone to review the profiles of the finalists and cast their vote before the deadline. The power to influence the speaker lineup is now in your hands!

Introducing the Finalists

Discover the six outstanding candidates for the Audience Choice award and the sessions they've proposed. Your vote will determine which speaker will lead their own roundtable discussion.

Session Overviews

Below are details regarding each finalist and their planned presentation. Each offers unique insights into the startup landscape.

• Building Team Intelligence: Explore how product-led innovation can revolutionize collaborative problem-solving. Presented by Jeff Chow, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Miro.
• AI Investment Trends: Gain insights into what venture capitalists seek when investing in enterprise AI startups in 2025. Darrell Etherington, Head of Network and Sourcing at OMERS Ventures, will present.
• From Kitchen to $40 Million: Learn the story of how Mike Kurtz, Founder of Mike’s Hot Honey, built a thriving business starting from humble beginnings.
• PR & Marketing for Growth: Nikki Parker, EVP of Marketing and Communications at Insight Partners, will detail how to construct a PR and marketing strategy to fuel company expansion, from initial funding through an IPO.
• Managing Anxiety in Startups: Dr. David H. Rosmarin, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, will discuss strategies for startup founders to leverage anxiety, pressure, and self-doubt.
• VC Fundraising Strategies: Hyuk-Jeen Suh, General Partner at SkyRiver Ventures, will share common mistakes startups make and effective techniques for securing venture capital.

Each of these speakers brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Cast your vote to support the speaker whose session you are most eager to attend!