THE Disrupt Stageonly in TechCrunch Disrupt 2025it’s where tech’s biggest bets are made, live and unfiltered. That’s where startup dreams turn into $100,000 prizes Startup Battlefield 200and where the industry’s power players reveal what’s next.
The industry’s biggest voices take center stage
This year, we’re bringing the leader of Alphabet Astro TellerMicrosoft CTO Kevin ScottNetflix CTO Elizabeth Stoneand Vinod Khosla — never one to mince words — on stage. Sequoia Roelof Botha will decompress the future of the venture, Slate Auto presents its first fully customizable electric truck and Phia‘small founders headlines, Phoebe Gates and Sophia Giannisthey take us to one of the hottest new commercial startups on the scene.
They will be joined by co-founder Solana Anatoly Yakovenkodive into the future of decentralized computing. Eland Gillthe investor and operator behind some of tech’s biggest success stories, offering his take on AI, capital and the next wave of innovation. Roy Leethe headline-grabbing mind behind Cluely. and Tristan Thompsonthe NBA champion turned artificial intelligence founder, sharing how he’s merging sports, analytics and automation.
And yes, we will listen too San Francisco Mayor Daniel Luriearguing why startups — from early-stage scrappers to IPO-ready behemoths — should bet on manufacturing in San Francisco.
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The full Disrupt Stage lineup
Explore it full Disrupt program with 200+ sessions across five industry stages, breakouts and roundtables to see what it’s all about this stage and beyond.
Startup Battlefield 200
The iconic TechCrunch startup pitch competition returns as founders pitch for the Startup Battlefield Cup $100,000 and the opportunity to showcase their companies in the spotlight. The stakes are high, the judges are tough — and in the final round you’ll hear from some of the sharpest minds in the business, including Eileen Lee, Kirsten Green, Kevin Hartz, and Kevin Rose.
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27-29 October 2025
No Filters: Vinod Khosla on the Future of Technology
Vinod Khosla has never been shy about making bold predictions. THE Khosla Ventures The founder takes the stage to share his no-BS take on where technology is headed next.
Self-driving reality check
Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana pulls back the curtain to reveal the true state of autonomous vehicle technology and why trust—not hype—is the last hurdle.
What does Sequoia see coming next?
Sequoia CapitalRoelof Botha reveals the trends, companies and brands shaping the next big wave of business.
Moonshots, AI, and the Future of Alphabet
Astro Teller, captain of the moonshots at Xshares how Alphabet is betting on artificial intelligence and other radical ideas to shape the next decade of technology.
Inside Microsoft’s AI Bet with CTO Kevin Scott
Kevin Scott, its CTO Microsoftjoins us to talk about the AI revolution that’s helping leadership — from developer tools and cutting-edge models to how AI is reshaping productivity, creativity and the future of work.
What’s Next for Netflix and Streaming Itself
Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone breaks down how the streaming giant is evolving in the age of artificial intelligence, new formats and endless competition for your eyeballs.
The investor and operator behind Airbnb, Stripe, and OpenAI joins us to share where he’s placing his bets now — and what it takes to build a lasting company in an AI-first world.
From MIRROR on What’s Next: Brynn Putnam returns to Disrupt
THE Founder and CEO of MIRROR sits down with us to talk about making, selling, reinventing, and what he’s planning next. Learn more as soon as the product comes online for the first time.
Slate Auto’s Electric Truck: See it here first
A world first — Slate Auto unveils its new electric truck live on stage.
Survive, Scale, Reinvent: Lessons from a Cloud OG
Box CEO Aaron Levie – one of the cloud’s most notable founders – shares how to adapt, grow and stay relevant in technology’s most unforgiving sector.
Storming the Gates: Scaling Consumer AI
Phia, one of the hottest commerce startups of 2025, shares how founders Sophia Kianni and Phoebe Gates are redefining Gen Z shopping and scaling consumer AI.
From Digg to Deals: Kevin Rose on Reinvention and Investment
Kevin Rose went from Digg to VC — and now he’s doing both. Hear what he’s focused on now and what he sees coming.
The next chapter of Crypto with Solana’s Anatoly Yakovenko
Solana Co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko breaks down how the Solana ecosystem is evolving beyond the crypto hype — and what decentralized computing means for the next generation of makers.
Cluely’s Roy Lee: Building, Breaking, and Betting Big
Roy Lee, its founder Clearlytalks about how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity, pop culture and our sense of what is “real”. Expect big ideas and challenging opinions from one of the sharpest voices in the space.
From Yard to Code: Tristan Thompson on AI, Sports and Startups
NBA champion Tristan Thompson talks about his pivot from athlete to investor and AI founder with TracyAI, a new sports analytics platform that combines artificial intelligence with fan engagement.
Rebuilding the city that builds startups
Mayor Daniel Lurie argues why Founders should double down in San Francisco. From downtown revitalization to fostering AI innovation and startup growth, Lurie describes how the city is working with the tech community to cement its place as a global innovation center.
Secure your front row seat to the future of technology in less than 6 days
Don’t miss the chance to experience it Disrupt Stage live October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, where the boldest ideas, biggest bets and most influential founders converge. Register here to secure your savings before the door up to $444 on your ticket and 60% off a second ticket.
