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TechCrunch Introduces First Ever Crunchies Board for 9th Annual CrunchiesIn anticipation of the 9th Annual Crunchies Awards TechCrunch tonight has announced the members of its first ever Crunchies Board, 100 of Silicon Valley's most notable individuals. The Crunchies Board includes entrepreneurs, investors, TechCrunch editors and past Startup Battlefield judges and Disrupt speakers. With the introduction of the Crunchies Board, some of the biggest names in the tech industry participate in one of the biggest awards shows in tech. By secret paper ballot voting, the 100-person Crunchies Board has chosen the best of the industry in such categories as Best New Startup, Biggest Social Impact, Founder of the Year and the debut of our Include Diversity Award. The winners will be revealed tonight at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House. "TechCrunch's Crunchies are Silicon Valley's award show, and our Crunchies Board brings a diverse, broad-base of expertise to recognize the best of the best," said Ned Desmond, COO of TechCrunch. "We hope the Crunchies help spotlight the amazing work done across the startup and venture community." Members of the Crunchies Board include:
Stand-up comedian, writer and actress, Chelsea Peretti is also new to the stage as this year's host. The 9th Annual Crunchies will be streaming live tonight on TechCrunch.com and on the TechCrunch app on Apple (News - Alert) TV. For more information about The 9th Annual Crunchies, please click here.
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