TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is here! If you’re still not ready to attend in person, dive into the extensive schedule of speakers, networking opportunities, workshops, parties and more available here. There’s still plenty of time to grab a ticket and with two days to go we’re offering a 50% discount.
But if you can’t attend in person, the next best thing is to check out the Disrupt Stage live stream, featuring some of our most prominent speakers and the highly anticipated Startup Battlefield 200 competition. We’re streaming on YouTube, so you can watch the embed below or just follow this link to watch live. On Tuesday we kick things off at 9am. PT and we end the Disrupt Stage at approximately 3:45 p.m. PT.
Tuesday marks the second day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, and before we dive into our packed agenda, remember that it’s not too late to snag a ticket to our entire three-day event.
No Filters: Vinod Khosla on the Future of Technology
Few investors talk as bluntly — or think as big — as Vinod Khosla. The founder of Khosla Ventures has never shied away from promoting hype, doubling down on moonshots and pushing founders to think beyond incremental progress. In this candid conversation, Khosla will share his insightful views on AI, climate, healthcare, and the next generation of transformative startups—and what entrepreneurs need to hear (not just what they want to hear) to build lasting companies in turbulent times.
The Startup Battlefield – Session 3
Judges include Jon Chu (Partner, Khosla Ventures), Madison Faulkner (Partner, NEA), Ilya Kirnos (Founding Partner and CTO, SignalFire), Miloni Madan Presler (Partner, Institutional Venture Partners), Rinki Sethi (founding partner, Lockstep)
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27-29 October 2025
What’s Next for Netflix and Streaming Itself
As CTO of Netflix, Elizabeth Stone guides the future of entertainment for hundreds of millions of users. In this glass-side chat, Stone will break down how Netflix is evolving its product and technology strategy — from personalized discovery to global growth, from ad layers to games. We’ll explore how Netflix is adapting to a changing content landscape, what it means to innovate at scale, and what design surprises Netflix has up its sleeve. For anyone creating consumer experiences, this will be a masterclass.
From Mirror to What’s Next: Brynn Putnam returns to Disrupt
In 2018, Brynn Putnam unveiled MIRROR on the Disrupt stage, launching one of the most talked-about connected fitness products of the decade — and ultimately selling it to Lululemon for $500 million. Now she’s back and chose TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to unveil her brand new never-before-seen product. Join us for an exclusive conversation with Putnam as she shares her founding journey and lessons learned and get a first look and live demo of her new product.
Slate Auto’s Electric Truck: See it here first
Chris Barman, CEO of Slate Auto, brings one of its groundbreaking electric trucks to the Disrupt Stage — literally — before anyone sees it on the road. He will share the story of building a next-generation commercial EV, navigating the hurdles of manufacturing and scaling a startup in a capital-intensive industry. Disrupt Stage audiences will see one of the hottest vehicles of the year and hear firsthand how Slate plans to redefine the future of mobility.
The Startup Battlefield – Session 4
Leslie Feinzaig (Founder and GP, Graham & Walker VC), Ross Fubini (Founder and Managing Partner, XYZ Venture Capital), Ben Quazzo (Partner, Accel), Doug Pepper (General Partner, ICONIQ), Santi Subotovsky (General Partner, Emergence Capital)
Storming the Gates: Scaling Consumer AI
Phia has quickly become one of the buzziest AI startups of 2025, garnering attention for how Gen Z shops — and for its high-profile co-founders. Sophia Kianni, climate activist and influencer, and Phoebe Gates, youngest daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, join us at Disrupt to share how they’re building a new kind of consumer AI brand, what it takes to scale in one of tech’s most competitive markets, and how they’re turning buzz into sustainability strength.
