How to win a tech conference startup competition

As a self-proclaimed “startup junkie,” I’ve been to just about every major tech conference. Almost every one has its own version of a “startup competition.”

TechCrunch has “Disrupt Winner,” while VentureBeat’s MobileBeat has the Tesla Award (no, you don’t win a car), and Web 2.0 has the “Startup Showcase” and “Launch Pad.” For many entrepreneurs, even being accepted to participate in one of these competitions is a dream come true. These optimists often arrive with … Continue Reading