• Tanya Porquez

    Events Director

    Tanya Porquez is TechCrunch Events Director and executive producer of the TechCrunch DISRUPT Conference, the Crunchies Awards, CrunchUps and Hackathons.

    Since 2007 I’ve had the privilege of producing tech conferences and events responsible for launching hundreds of tech startups on the TechCrunch platform. I approach every endeavor as an entrepreneur and each interaction as an opportunity. From launching my own startups in Manila, to working among LA’s Hollywood entertainment A-listers and now Silicon Valley tech, I am passionate about the tech/media business and know what it takes to create a story, an experience and a great brand.

    I’ve worked internationally in Europe and Asia and most recently was responsible for TechCrunch launch in China producing DISRUPT Beijing in October 2011. I actively seek opportunities to help early stage tech start-ups grow and thrive around the globe and can’t wait to see where we head next!

    March 23rd, 2012

    Disrupt New York Is Back At Pier 94. And Hackers, It’s Go Time.

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    TechCrunch went big in 2011 and turned a huge 133,000 square-foot working pier in New York City into a unique conference venue for the startup community. After a year of experience and thoughtful planning, we’re heading back to Pier 94 in Midtown Manhattan for NYC Disrupt. And this time, we have an all new floor plan and production acoustics that will make the energy flow and the startups shine.

    So mark your calendars for the main show, from May 21 to 23, and get your tickets now. Extra Early bird rates end THIS Friday, March 23!

    AND… for all warranty voiders, Occam’s Razor wielders and digital duct tapers out there, we’re excited to announce details for the 3rd annual Disrupt New York Hackathon. → Read More

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    Institute for Defense and Disarmament Studies — Company added to CrunchBase
    5.29.2012
    Palomar Ventures — Invested in Ace Metrix.
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    Facebook — Went public with stock symbol NASDAQ:FB.
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    ServerOrigin — Acquired by Black Lotus.
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    FounderMatchup — Acquired by CoFoundersLab.
    5.22.2012
    Ace Metrix — Received $8M in Series C funding from WPP, Hummer Winblad Venture Partners, Leapfrog Ventures, and Palomar Ventures
    5.29.2012
    GreenBytes — Received $12M in Series B funding from Generation Investment Management and Battery Ventures
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    Funky Moves — Received £332k in Unattributed funding
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    Sensee — Received €17.5M in Unattributed funding from Partech International, Orkos Capital, and IDInvest Partners
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    Rosslyn Analytics — Received Unattributed funding from IQ Capital Partners
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    Palomar Ventures — Invested in Ace Metrix.
    5.29.2012
    Leapfrog Ventures — Invested in Ace Metrix.
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    WPP — Invested in Ace Metrix.
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    Battery Ventures — Invested in GreenBytes.
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    Facebook — Went public with stock symbol NASDAQ:FB.
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    Institute for Defense and Disarmament Studies — Company added to CrunchBase
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    Software Blueprints — Company added to CrunchBase
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    AnB — Product added to CrunchBase
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