Software as a Service (SaaS) is an evolving industry. We speak to some of the brightest minds and leaders in the industry, including executives from early- and late-stage SaaS companies, leaders from the infrastructure companies driving the industry, and the venture capitalists who fund them. Join us on the SaaS stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 to explore and have fun!
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 SaaS Stage Agenda
From Salesforce to Sierra: Brett Taylor's innovation journey
Brett Taylor (Sierra) and
We're joined by former Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor, who recently co-founded Sierra, a startup building customer experience AI agents, and talks about why he thinks AI agents will transform enterprise software. We also talk about what it's like to move from a large company like Salesforce to a new startup, and what it's like to work in Silicon Valley, including serving as Twitter's executive chairman when Elon Musk bought the company. We will also talk about his life as a change-maker and reformer.
New data pipeline
With George Fraser (Fivetran), Chet Kapur (Datastax), Vanessa Larco (NEA)
The rise of modern AI applications has once again emphasized the importance of supporting data. However, simply having data is not enough. You also need tools to manage it, secure it, and build pipelines to flow it between applications. In this session, we'll talk about some of the companies that are building the tools to make that happen.
Leadership Challenge: Embracing the Evolution of Slack at Salesforce
With Dennis Dresser (Salesforce Slack)
Join us for a one-on-one chat with Slack CEO Dennis Dresser. Dennis Dresser became the company's third CEO in 10 months, having to lead the organization through turbulent times while navigating being part of the Salesforce family and all that comes with it. .
What's next for open source as a business model?
With Casey Aylward (Accel), Scott Johnston (Docker), and Rowan Trolllope (Redis)
Open source has become the default business model for many technology startups. However, the success of this movement has not been without its challenges, as companies are now trying to balance the ideals of open source with the realities of operating a business in an ever-changing competitive environment. Hear industry leaders discuss how to navigate these complexities and what the future holds for open source as a sustainable business model.
That's why you get hacked too: Advice from the front lines
With Heather Gantt-Evans (Marqeta) and George Gerchow (MongoDB)
Cyberattacks are inevitable, but disasters are avoidable. An experienced security defender who has built and grown security teams shares what you need to know to stay ahead of cyber attackers before they strike.
Extending trust to unicorn status with Vanta CEO Christina Cacioppo
Co-starring with Cristina Cacioppo (Vanta)
SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, GDPR — few people want to deal with these, but many B2B startups now need to comply with one or more compliance frameworks in order to even be considered for business. there is. A unicorn in 2022, Vanta has become something of a standard in its own right helping companies automate a large portion of their initial and recurring audits. We talk to Christina Cacioppo, CEO and co-founder of Vanta, about what it's like to build and scale a trust management startup, and how AI and other new technologies are shaping its future.
From seed to success: What venture capitalists look for in early-stage founders
With Jyoti Bansal (Harness), Rudina Seseri (Glasswing Ventures), Chelcie Taylor (Notable Capital)
Every startup starts with a founder with a germ of an idea. How does it grow as a real business? Venture capitalists must review pitches every day to find the gems that will become successful companies. We spoke to three investors to find out what they're looking for in early-stage companies.
About TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, you'll find innovation at every stage of your startup's journey. Whether you're a budding founder with an innovative idea, a seasoned startup looking to scale, or an investor looking for the next big thing, TechCrunch Disrupt has you covered. We provide unparalleled resources, connections, and expert insights to advance your venture. More than 10,000 startup leaders will attend this year's event October 28-30 at Moscone West in San Francisco.
We can't wait to hear from these SaaS leaders at this year's show. Buy your tickets here before prices go up.