This unique, annual event draws entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders from across the state. They arrive to help create innovation and economic development within the growing startup community. With over 10,000 leaders from startups and venture capital firms expected to attend, the event promises to facilitate important discussions around navigating the various phases of a startup’s lifecycle.
New for 2023, the Builders Stage will be the centerpiece of the event. You’ll learn from big name speakers with powerful ideas and essential techniques as you prepare to find your startup success. Rajat Bhageria, Founder and CEO of Chef Robotics, shares the stage with Ann Bordetsky, Partner at NEA. Joining them is Murali Joshi, Partner at ICONIQ Capital. Each speaker comes with tremendous real world experience and expertise, so conversations with speakers are often the most sought after sessions among attendees.
Key Discussions at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
The discussions on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will be particularly timely, given that we’ll be centered on a fraught period in a startup’s life cycle. The speakers are expected to explore the challenges and opportunities that arise as startups evolve from initial ideas to scalable businesses. This conversation is designed to help prepare attendees with actionable takeaways that they can bring back to their own startups.
Rajat Bhageria, as the founder of Chef Robotics, will share his journey of building a successful startup in the competitive tech landscape. His approach to disruption and efficiency of operations will provide priceless insights to future entrepreneurs. SIP Capital’s Ann Bordetsky will share her early-stage venture capital expertise. She’ll share what investors are looking for in a startup and provide practical advice for founders to make their pitches stronger. Murali Joshi’s wisdom will probably touch on the ideas of strategic growth and accelerated partnership development, both crucial elements for startups seeking to avoid the boom-or-bust trap.
Opportunities for Attendees
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 not only provides a platform for learning but offers attendees the opportunity to network with industry leaders. With over 10,000 participants anticipated, the event will provide opportunities to meet the people that they need to help them collaborate or invest.
What’s even better is that TechCrunch is providing a special, limited-time discount for attendees — save up to $675 on passes to Disrupt. Prices for passes will increase after August 6 at 11:59 p.m. PT, encouraging early registration for those looking to maximize their experience at the event.