Those who saw Penn & Teller @ TC50, don't you think that was a waste of stage time which could have been given to a much deserving startup (I can name at least 10 of them from the DemoPit)?
would you not say the same thing for google, aol, facebook, etc.? all well established companies that don't need the stage time at tc50.<p>i think the point of giving stage time to big players and famous people is at least a reasonably smart idea that lifts the overall media coverage level of the entire event, benefiting all companies that present or are in the pit.