Venture Investor Tina Kanter Shares TechCrunch Disrupt Takeaways

Tina Kanter, co-founder and general partner at Built It, describes her experience at TechCrunch Disrupt as an investor seeking early-stage technology and design companies. She outlines how she navigates the event, evaluates exhibitors, and identifies potential investment opportunities and partners.

The account covers:
- The context of Built It's $100 million fund and its focus on early-stage technology and design
- The atmosphere and international presence at TechCrunch Disrupt
- Floor exploration, including country pavilions and sector-specific areas such as design and technology
- Criteria for engaging with founders and distinguishing relevant exhibits from unrelated ones
- Outcomes from the event, including prospective leads and a potential partner

Viewers interested in venture capital, startup events, or investor perspectives can learn how an investor approaches a large conference and what kinds of interactions can result. The content is limited to one investor's observations and does not provide a general guide to TechCrunch Disrupt or detailed investment criteria.