disrupt sf 2014 winner announced
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DISRUPT SF 2014 WINNER ANNOUNCED
Interested in the constantly changing landscape of technology? Be sure to follow the TechCrunch Disrupt
conferences.
Immerse yourself in a three-day, single-track tech conference to find out the latest developments in
technology and the emerging start-ups who will help navigate us into the future.
With these conferences, we learn why it is important to note the causes of these tech changes and what we
need to do to survive and prosper. TechCrunch Disrupt offers deep insight from leaders and innovators
within the technology and media industries.
Both of which provide a wealth of knowledge from deep within their respective industries. You can learn about the many changes happening right now, both
significant and subtle. Researching the information is one thing, but to hear this information from a collection of experts is easily one of the most valuable takeaways.
For 3 days, TechCrunch SF hosted competitors from the Battlefield companies. A total of 26 companies made up
this collection of start-ups. This years Disrupt SF finalists included Alfred, Partpic, PatternEQ, Shipstr,
Stack and Vinli.
Such a great collection of amazing start-ups made this a difficult decision, but alas only one will come out
victorious - and walk away with $50,000 in prize money. The Crunch San Francisco judges, comprised of well-known industry figures, heard these finalists for one
final pitch of their product.
After 3 days of presentations, and hours upon hours of incredible pitches from this years challengers, a decision was finally made. With several strong products at hand, judges reported it ultimately came down to a decision
between the top 2.
The winner of TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2014 was finally announced as Boston-based tech company Alfred,
founded by Jessica Beck and Marcela Sapone.
According to their website, Alfred Club is “the first service layer on the shared economy that manages your routine across multiple on-demand and local services (e.g. Handybook, Instacart, and the local dry cleaner).
Members build a subscription to make their routine automatic, letting Alfred seamlessly coordinate services in their home, so they come home happy.” Managing your household chores and other related tasks just
became a lot easier and a lot more efficient.
Start-ups continue to evolve and adapt to make our lives more efficient. Never a dull moment in the world
of tech start-ups.
