TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 has arrived! If you’re undecided about joining us in person, take a look at the full lineup of speakers, networking sessions, workshops, after-parties, and much more available here. There’s still ample time to secure your ticket, and for the next two days, you can enjoy a 50% discount.
If attending in person isn’t possible, the next best option is to watch our live broadcast of the Disrupt Stage, where you’ll see some of our top speakers and the much-awaited Startup Battlefield 200 pitch contest. We’re streaming on YouTube, so you can view the embedded video below or click this link to watch live. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. PT on Tuesday, with the Disrupt Stage wrapping up around 3:45 p.m. PT.
Tuesday is the second day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, and before we jump into our packed schedule, don’t forget there’s still time to get tickets for the full three-day experience.
No Filters: Vinod Khosla on the Future of Tech
Few investors are as direct or visionary as Vinod Khosla. The founder of Khosla Ventures is known for challenging hype, betting on ambitious ideas, and urging founders to pursue bold innovation. In this open fireside chat, Khosla will offer his straightforward perspectives on AI, climate, healthcare, and the next wave of transformative startups — and discuss what entrepreneurs truly need to hear to build lasting companies in uncertain times.
The Startup Battlefield – Session 3
Judging this session are Jon Chu (Partner, Khosla Ventures), Madison Faulkner (Partner, NEA), Ilya Kirnos (Founding Partner and CTO, SignalFire), Miloni Madan Presler (Partner, Institutional Venture Partners), and Rinki Sethi (Founding Partner, Lockstep)
What’s Next for Netflix and for Streaming Itself
As Netflix’s CTO, Elizabeth Stone is shaping the entertainment experience for hundreds of millions worldwide. In this fireside chat, Stone will discuss how Netflix is advancing its product and technology — from personalized recommendations to global expansion, ad-supported plans to gaming. We’ll dive into how Netflix is responding to a changing content world, what it takes to innovate at scale, and what surprises may be in store for users. This session is a must for anyone interested in building consumer products.
From Mirror to What’s Next: Brynn Putnam Returns to Disrupt
Back in 2018, Brynn Putnam introduced MIRROR at Disrupt, launching one of the decade’s most buzzed-about connected fitness devices — which she later sold to Lululemon for $500 million. Now, she’s returning to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to unveil her latest, never-before-seen innovation. Don’t miss this exclusive interview with Putnam as she reflects on her entrepreneurial journey, shares key lessons, and gives a live demonstration of her new product.
Slate Auto’s Electric Truck: See It Here First
Chris Barman, CEO of Slate Auto, is bringing one of her innovative electric trucks directly to the Disrupt Stage — before it hits the streets. She’ll discuss the journey of developing a next-generation commercial EV, overcoming manufacturing challenges, and scaling a business in a capital-heavy sector. Attendees will get an exclusive preview of one of the year’s most talked-about vehicles and hear how Slate aims to transform mobility’s future.
The Startup Battlefield – Session 4
This session’s judges include 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), and Santi Subotovsky (General Partner, Emergence Capital)
Storming the Gates: Scaling Consumer AI
Phia has rapidly emerged as one of 2025’s most talked-about AI startups, making waves with its approach to Gen Z shopping and its high-profile founders. Sophia Kianni, a climate activist and influencer, and Phoebe Gates, the youngest daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, will join us at Disrupt to discuss building a new kind of consumer AI company, what it takes to grow in a fiercely competitive sector, and how they’re turning hype into lasting impact.
