Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo, is set to bring her extensive expertise to the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. It’s our biggest and most favorite event of the year and it’s happening on from October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco! Prior to HTF, Mawakana was the Chief of Staff and Vice President for global operations at a national transportation technology firm. We’re excited for him to lead a major, thought-provoking discussion with Summit attendees about how far AVs have come and where they’re going.
Mawakana’s session provides a unique opportunity to learn about Waymo’s journey. Find out what connects it and why it’s key to the future of mobility. Here’s a few of the big questions she plans to address as the future of the AV industry unfolds. Plus, she’ll provide timely advice on the trials and triumphs to come.
Mawakana’s Professional Background
Tekedra Mawakana has a pretty impressive career – over twenty years. She has been on the frontlines of developing and influencing the strategic direction for some of the world’s leading tech firms. Her unique experience provides her with an in-depth understanding of the industry. She is a master at understanding the landscape of technology innovations and market forces.
As co-CEO of Waymo, Mawakana is at the helm of efforts to use transportation’s most disruptive new technology to make mobility safer and more accessible. Her leadership has sharpened the agency’s focus on innovation. More importantly, it reflects a serious commitment to building a more responsible and sustainable future for mobility.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Overview
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is shaping up to be the most exciting meeting place for creators, makers, doers and industry leaders on the planet. The immersive, October 27-29 event at Moscone West in San Francisco will inspire with cutting-edge, transformative tech. It will be an opportunity to develop actionable plans in engaging, cross-sector discussions. It draws the world’s most ambitious entrepreneurs, investors, and technology evangelists hungry to identify next waves of innovation and disruption.
Mawakana’s engagement highlights how important tech forums are in creating space for conversations about developing, testing, and deploying cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technologies. Attendees are not going to want to miss her fascinating insights. They want to know what companies like Waymo are doing to build the transportation system of the future.
Focus on Autonomous Vehicles
Dialogue about Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) has picked up considerable speed in the past few years, as technology races forward at an unprecedented pace. Mawakana’s discussion will delve into pressing topics such as regulatory challenges, public perception, and technological innovations driving the AV industry forward.
In her keynote session, Mawakana will discuss what’s next for the AV industry. Along the way, she’ll elaborate on how private players such as Waymo are preparing themselves to dominate in this high-stakes arena. Attendees can expect a candid exchange about the implications of autonomous technology on urban mobility and its potential to transform daily life.
