by Brian Solis
OK, so not really. However, TechCrunch announced that it was overwhelmed with applications, over 700 to be exact, and the last 100 was extremely difficult to narrow down.
While indeed there will be a final selection of 20, which is already in the can but not yet announced, the other 80 companies will have an opportunity to demonstrate their products in the Demo Pit, which is basically a series of cocktail tables staffed by 1 or 2 company representatives. While the 20 will receive stage time at no cost, the remaining companies can exhibit in the Demo Pit for the cost of an admission ticket – at $2,500, it’s not bad if you ask me.
Considering this will become almost like a supermarket for VCs and investors shopping for companies to invest in along with premier media and bloggers looking for stories to write, seems like a bargain for any company looking for a-list exposure.
Click here for Jason Calacanis’ post on the subject.
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Hi Brian
Havent seen you on Justin.TV in awhile.
Wanted to thank you for informing about this event thru Justin.TV’s chatroom as my startup is one of the 100 finalist and I have secured a spot in the DemoPit.
I’m excited!
Ryan Spahn
Yep – we are in the demo pit too
I have read some people grizzling about the cost of the demo pit at techcrunch20
But PR and networking is an investment and $2500 plus travel is good value (Demo is $18,500) – We are from NZ
We’ll see but so far the demo pit is great value considering the profile of the attendees (press and VCs)
Frankly Jason and Mike are entrepreneurs too and I hope they make a lot of money from TC20!
Cheers
Simon (PS if you look at our site now – Aug 14 – you will find it functional but blah to look at – all work in progress!)
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