Startups face more exit options and more uncertainty than ever before. So this essential conversation brings to the publication stage of TechCrunch Surprate 2025, which takes place on October 27th-29th in Moscon West, San Francisco. Whether you're already focusing on liquidity events or beginning to expand, this is your chance to hear what top VCs are looking for and how to set up a company for long-term success.
The Best Two in Business – Renegade Partners Roseanne Wincek and Sapphire Ventures' Jai Das break the decision-making process from a time when they move to a way to prepare when they come.
Why does this session belong to the calendar?
Startups can no longer afford to treat exit plans as an afterthought. Between tougher capital markets, changing investor expectations, and increasing complexity in regulatory, founders need smarter playbooks. This conversation provides just that.
You'll get real stories about key timing considerations, market signals to watch, and how to configure your business for options by simply building an IPO, acquisition, or building it down. It's a candid and high-level look on how the best founders prepare for all possible outcomes.
Meet the experts who lead this conversation
Roseanne Wincek is a venture capitalist, early founder and co-founder of Renegade Partners. A veteran partner with IVP and Canaan, she has invested in game-changers such as Glossier, Masterclass, Looker, Spekit and Daily, bringing a sharp lens to companies being ready for scale and exits.
Jai Das is the co-founder, president and partner of Sapphire Ventures. He is leading investments in over a dozen IPOs and 20 dozen acquisitions with a deep focus on enterprise technology and AI-driven SaaS. His portfolio includes Netskope, Thoughtspot, Mulesoft, Circleci and more.
Enter the room where a shocking decision begins
TechCrunch's 2025 brings together over 10,000 startups and VC leaders from all over the world. This session is the front row seating of one of the most important conversations faced by founders. Sign up now, get a pass for confusion (with savings up to $600 or more) and remove any guesses from your exit strategy.
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San Francisco | October 27-29, 2025