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Window to save up to $668 on TechCrunch will destroy 2025 close in just 4 days. Regular bird pricing will close on September 26th at 11:59pm. Join more than 10,000 founders, investors and innovators shaping the future of technology at a meeting where startup legends like Discord and Mint get off to their feet. We will celebrate 20 years of high-tech crunch at the largest high-tech rally in San Francisco on October 27-29th. Secure your pass now before prices rise at the end of this week. Learn from the top of the industry The 2025 disruption brings together over 250…
TechCrunch confuses 2025 📍October 27-29, San Francisco, Moscon WestSign up now – Regular bird savings up to $668 September 26th at 11:59pm Why join this conversation on the builder stage? This honest, tactical conversation covers what's really important when raising the first institutional check, from telling a compelling story to building trust without traction. Charles Hudson and Wesley Chan share the traits they are consistently looking for in one founder from scratch, the red flag that raises eyebrows, and the most common mistakes that first entrepreneurs make when raising funds. Image credit: Haje Kamps/TechCrunch Bet on people before the product…
Before the curve – he actually lives there. Before most of the world even asked ChatGpt the first question, Elad Gil wrote early checks for companies like Perplexity, Character.ai, Harvey and more. That's just a part of his story. His track record spans his seed and series investments in over 30 unicorns, and has been involved in some of Tech's most iconic names, including Stripe, Airbnb, Coinbase, Instacart, Concepts, Figma, Flexport, Gitlab, and more. This October, Gill was confused with a 2025 1-1 fireplace side chat on TechCrunch in San Francisco. He discovers potential breakouts early, deciphers emerging markets, and…
Stellantis, the giant that makes cars behind Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and other brands, has confirmed a data breaches that include customer personal information. In a statement released Sunday, Stellantis said it had experienced a violation of “a platform of third-party service providers that support customer service operations in North America.” The statement said “contact information” was obtained, but a company spokesperson did not respond to TechCrunch's questions about what kind of customer data was taken in the violation. Stellantis does not state how many customers have notified that the information has been retrieved. Bleaping Computer reports that Stellantis'…
The tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025. Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. So far this year, more than 22,000 workers have been the victim of reductions across the tech industry, with a staggering 16,084 cuts taking place in February alone. We’re tracking layoffs in the tech industry in 2025 so you can see the trajectory of the cutbacks and understand the impact on innovation across all types of companies. As businesses continue to embrace AI and automation, this tracker serves as a reminder of the human…
September 30th is the final deadline for applying to volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. It is officially in countdown mode. Whether you dream of launching your own startup, building a community or creating a global scale event, volunteers will give you an unparalleled behind the scenes look at how a world-class technical conference will come to fruition in San Francisco. Image credit: TechCrunch As a volunteer, you: Free access to create confusion when you're not shifting the hands-on experience of event production, logistics and registration. Apply before this year's chance If you're ready to level up your experience and take…
As Netflix's Chief Technology Officer (and interim chief product officer), Elizabeth Stone shapes the future of entertainment for over 300 million members around the world. She will be joining a 2025 fireplace chat this fall for a fireside chat called “Netflix and streaming Next.” Promote large-scale innovation Stone unravels how Netflix is evolving its product and technology strategy – from personalized discoveries to global growth, ad support tiers to gaming. She also touches on how Netflix adapts to the changing entertainment landscape that has grown from DVD to SVOD. Master class for consumer experience More than anyone on the big…
TechCrunch's disruption has always been a place to take shape for the future, and nothing literally as the Space Stage, which will be launched in San Francisco's western Moscone on October 27th. In collaboration with the Aerospace Corporation, we will announce breakthroughs for rockets, satellites, and AI in rockets, satellites, and AI at this stage. This year's agenda brings together founders, investors and operators who are turning their bold vision into lasting businesses, even in tougher capital and more high expectations markets. Whether you're a space junkie, startup builder, or an investor chasing the edge of innovation, Space Stage offers…
According to the European Union's cybersecurity agency ENISA, the airport disruption in Europe that began over the weekend was caused by ransomware attacks. “ENISA recognizes the ongoing disruption in the operation of the airport due to a third-party ransomware incident. At this time, ENISA cannot share any further information regarding the cyberattack,” the agency said in an emailed statement to TechCrunch. The ransomware attacks target Collins Aerospace, a company that provides check-in systems to several airports, including Berlin, Brussels and London's Heathrow. According to Reuters, which first reported Enisa's statement, the company said it was working with the affected airports…
Crypto Neo-Bank Shield announced on Monday it has raised a $5 million seed round led by Giant Ventures. The company started in 2022 and charged payments in 2024. This allows exporters and importers to conduct cross-border transactions with US cryptocurrencies, while also providing compliance screenings such as addressing sanctions and money laundering threats. Co-founder and CEO Emmanuel Woodton said he and his team “started the Shield because they were disappointed that they hadn't completed a mainstream use case in crypto. Meanwhile, “bad actors” continued to fill in space and headlines. “We wanted to help bring blockchain technology into the real…