The wait is nearly over—tomorrow marks the big day! In under 24 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will take place at Moscone West. From October 27 to 29, San Francisco will welcome 10,000 founders, investors, and visionaries for three days packed with networking, collaboration, and deal-making.
We’re just hours away from live showcases of cutting-edge technology and intense pitch competitions as startups battle for the $100,000 grand prize.
Stages are being prepared, booths are coming to life, founders are perfecting their presentations, and investors are making room in their schedules. Once the event begins, expect a whirlwind of discussions, demos, and business deals.
This is your last chance to save up to $444, bring a guest at 60% off, or secure group discounts of up to 30%.
Every conversation shapes the future
No matter the stage, one thing is clear: innovation isn’t limited by job titles. Founders are on the lookout for investors, investors are searching for the next big thing, and builders are designing what’s ahead.
At Disrupt 2025, these worlds intersect—through one-on-one meetings, live panels, and side events where spontaneous connections can lead to lasting partnerships. Whether you’re pitching, investing, scaling, or transforming, this is the place where the global startup community comes together to make things happen. Choose your ticket now.
Founders: learn, pitch, fund, repeat
Every founder at Disrupt arrives with a shared goal—refine their story, connect with key investors, and leave stronger than before. Discover how agentic AI is changing the startup landscape, strategies to stand out in a crowded field, smarter funding approaches for your next phase, and tips for going public.
Be sure to catch “How Long Should a Startup Stay Private?”—an essential session on timing, autonomy, and scaling on your own terms. Enter the Startup Battlefield 200, where early-stage founders pitch live to leading VCs, and join Braindate sessions designed for meaningful, face-to-face funding conversations that drive real progress.
On the Going Public Stage, learn how AI is transforming late-stage growth, what it takes to build resilience, and what to consider before an exit—with insights from leaders at Kodiak AI, CapitalG, Nextdoor, Zoom, and Chime. Check out the complete agenda.
Image Credits:Kimberly White / Getty ImagesInvestors: discover your next big opportunity
At Disrupt, deal flow is happening live—not just in theory. Every interaction, pitch, and coffee break could reveal your next standout investment.
Connect at Side Events that transform Disrupt into a continuous investor hub—from networking mixers and pitch events to exclusive dinners where late-night meetings spark new opportunities.
At the Deal Flow Café, dive beneath the surface: examine deep-tech breakthroughs, liquidity trends, and where investment is heading next. On the AI Stage, don’t miss “Who’s Defining AI’s Future in 2025?” as the AI Disruptors 60 are announced—these are the startups to watch for the next era. Also, catch “From Digg to Deals: Kevin Rose on Reinvention and Investing,” for a behind-the-scenes look at how top investors spot hidden gems.
Disrupt 2025 is where deal flow never stops. Take advantage of $444 off your pass or get 60% off a guest ticket before time runs out.
Image Credits:Halo CreativeBuilders: discover strategies for scaling the future
Building is a constant, but the best builders know when to rethink their approach. Confront the toughest challenges: raising a Series A in 2026, designing for the AI era, and growing teams that can manage both speed and complexity. Access proven strategies for growth, achieving product-market fit, and fostering robust engineering cultures—straight from those with real experience.
Sessions like “AI at the Brink: Strategic Playbook for National Security” unpack innovation at the intersection of technology and policy. And “The Builders’ Playbook: Surviving — and Thriving — in a Downturn” shares valuable insights from founders who have successfully navigated uncertain times. Secure your Disrupt pass to experience it all.
On the Builders Stage, hear from operators at OpenAI, Sentry, Pebl, Figma, and Google Cloud as they reveal their methods for building, launching, and scaling rapidly.
Image Credits:Slava Blazer PhotographyBreakthroughs require bold moves
Not every Disrupt story starts with a startup—some begin with a bold vision. In “Moonshots, AI, and the Future of Alphabet,” Astro Teller discusses what it takes to transform ambitious ideas into world-changing realities.
“Made in Space: Building the Next Great Supply Chain Beyond Earth” examines how startups are revolutionizing supply chains—beyond our planet. And “Storming the Gates: Scaling Consumer AI,” brings Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni (Phia) to the spotlight, highlighting how purpose and sustainability are driving the next wave of consumer AI. Meet the lineup of speakers and secure your discounted ticket.
It all kicks off tomorrow—last chance for up to $444 off your ticket
Disrupt 2025 opens in just two days—and late-bird discounts are about to end.
- Individual Pass: Save up to $444 before doors open tomorrow
- +1 Pass: Purchase one ticket and get 60% off the second
- Group Passes: Register your team and save 15–30%
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is where the next generation of innovation launches, live at Moscone West. The countdown is on—secure your tickets before prices increase at the door.
Image Credits:Kimberly White / Getty Images
