The concept of bringing on your “first essential engineer” is facing a major reality check at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco.
Hear from Lauri Moore, partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, David Cramer, co-founder and chief product officer at Sentry, and Zach Lloyd, founder and CEO of Warp, as they take the Builders Stage for a frank discussion on how developer tools are transforming the early stages of product creation.
Moore offers extensive knowledge in AI, infrastructure, and developer tools, drawing from both investment and entrepreneurial backgrounds. Cramer, who started Sentry as an open source side project in 2012 and grew it into a platform trusted by over 4 million developers, shares practical lessons on how the right hires and tools can speed up product development without unnecessary complexity. Lloyd, who launched Warp to revolutionize the terminal with AI-powered developer experiences, brings the viewpoint of a founder creating tools for those at the forefront of coding innovation.
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We’ll explore what today’s startup leaders truly require from their initial engineering team members, the real capabilities and limitations of AI-driven tools, and how the entire go-to-market and product development process is evolving in this new era for developers. Whether you’re leading a company, heading up technology, or simply wondering if coding still reigns supreme, this session dives into the practical, sometimes chaotic realities of building a modern startup.
Don’t miss the tough questions and the bold answers
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will gather more than 10,000 startup founders, venture capitalists, and technology pioneers to discuss the future of the industry. Be part of the discussion — and help shape what’s next — alongside the people making it happen.
Regular Bird pricing ends September 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT — Reserve your ticket now and save as much as $668.
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