Next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed

Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature five new VC judges: Aditi Maliwal (Upfront Ventures), Michael Palank (MaC Ventures), Nell Daly (Revenge Capital), Grace Ge (Amplify Partners), and Crystal Huang (GV). Judges will assess startups on conviction, clarity, execution, and potential to become category leaders.