Launching a new product is hard, but doing it in a space dominated by tech giants requires bold innovation, sharp strategy and the ability to scale quickly. TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, taking place October 28-30 at Moscone West in San Francisco, will do just that, while bringing together three experts tackling one of the world's biggest challenges: climate change.
We're excited to welcome Paul Lambert, founder and CEO of Quilt, Gurinder Nagra, CEO of Furno Materials, and Brigid O'Brien, Managing Partner at RA Capital Management, to our Builder's Stage lineup at Disrupt 2024. They'll share the strategies that have enabled them to take on incumbents.
We will also explore how startups differentiate themselves, turn incumbents' weaknesses into competitive advantages, and make the bold decisions needed to scale in industries that have remained unchanged for decades. This panel is a must-see for founders, investors, and senior executives who want to understand how to succeed in a highly competitive marketplace.
Speakers
Paul Lambert, Founder and CEO of Quilt
Paul Lambert brings his experience building successful companies and a world-class team from Google, Nest, and Tesla to lead the development of design-first smart home climate solutions at Quilt. With thousands of homeowners on a waiting list and $33M in Series A funding, Quilt is poised to revolutionize a market long dominated by fossil fuel-based systems by making sustainable home heating more intuitive and efficient.
Gurinder Nagra, CEO of Furno Materials
At Furno Materials, Gurinder Nagra is reimagining cement production, one of the world's most carbon-intensive industries. Drawing on his extensive scientific education from the Universities of New South Wales and Stanford, Nagra is using novel combustion technology to create modular, compact, energy-efficient, zero-emission cement plants that are setting a new standard for the future of sustainable infrastructure.
Brigid O'Brien, Managing Partner, RA Capital Management
Brigid O'Brien of RA Capital Management is committed to driving investments in companies focused on the health of the planet. With extensive experience in decarbonizing operations at BHP, the world's largest mining company, O'Brien has unparalleled expertise in scaling technologies to address climate challenges. At BHP Ventures, she is at the forefront of sustainable industrial transformation, leading investments in innovative areas such as biomining, green steel and sustainable resource extraction.
Secure your seat at Disrupt 2024
This panel will provide a rare opportunity to learn how to outsmart existing competitors, scale innovation, and deliver game-changing products in traditional industries — all while keeping saving the planet at its core. Secure your seat at Disrupt 2024 now to learn how these visionary leaders are driving the next wave of market disruption.