The Crunchies 2016 was the 10th annual awards ceremony that celebrated the best in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The event was held on February 8, 2017, in San Francisco, California, and was hosted by TechCrunch, a leading technology media property. The event brought together some of the biggest names in the technology industry to celebrate the companies, products, and people that had made the most significant impact in the previous year.
Introduction
The Crunchies 2016 was a celebration of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. The awards ceremony recognized the achievements of companies, products, and individuals that had made significant contributions to the technology industry. The event brought together leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts to celebrate the winners and discuss the future of the industry. The event was a culmination of the year’s achievements and marked the beginning of a new era of innovation and growth.
History of Crunchies
The Crunchies was first held in 2007 and has since become one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the technology industry. The event was created by TechCrunch to celebrate the best in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The first Crunchies was held in San Francisco and has since been held in different cities, including New York and Las Vegas. The Crunchies has recognized some of the biggest names in the technology industry, including Facebook, Twitter, Airbnb, and Uber.
Categories and Winners
The Crunchies 2016 had 12 categories, and the winners were selected through a combination of public voting and input from a panel of expert judges. The categories and winners were:
Company of the Year
Winner: Stripe
Runner-up: Uber
Founder of the Year
Winner: Jeff Lawson (Twilio)
Runner-up: Brian Chesky (Airbnb)
Best Mobile App
Winner: Pokemon Go
Runner-up: Prisma
Best Hardware
Winner: Tesla Model S
Runner-up: DJI Phantom 4
Best Social Impact Startup
Winner: Crisis Text Line
Runner-up: WeFarm
Best Startup Video
Winner: Snap Spectacles
Runner-up: Bevel Trimmer
Best AR/VR Product
Winner: Oculus Rift
Runner-up: HTC Vive
Fastest Rising Startup
Winner: Duo Security
Runner-up: Slack
Best Angel Investor
Winner: Jason Calacanis
Runner-up: Gil Penchina
Best VC Firm
Winner: Accel Partners
Runner-up: Greylock Partners
Best E-Commerce Application
Winner: Amazon Prime
Runner-up: Jet.com
Best New Startup of 2016
Winner: Otto
Runner-up: Cruise Automation