We recently announced the public stage for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. This is a new destination for founders navigating the complexities of corporate buildings, from early towing to IPOs. Today we look forward to announcing additions to the agenda that brings more insights and firepower to the stage.
Participants in the speaker lineup are Eric Yuan, founder and CEO of Zoom Communications Inc., and Santi Subotovsky, general partner of Emergence. These pioneering leaders share the scaling company's honest perspective and pilot open market preparation, pioneering the pivotal transition.
Whether you're starting out or mapping long-term strategies, the Public Stage offers lessons, frameworks and stories that apply to every stage of the founder's journey.
Mark your calendar – the publishing stage is becoming the highlight of the confusion. Don't miss it. Grab your tickets before July ends and save up to $675.
How private should a startup stay?
David George, General Partner Andreesen Horowitz
Startups today can grow into a massive reputation, cash out employees, and stay private longer than before. But that also means that late stage startups are facing an entirely new set of rules. George unlocks the changing VC landscape, what the next generation of scaled startups need to know, and how capital is unfolding in an age of tougher money and higher expectations. From the IPO windows to the secondary market to the evolving role of growing investors, this chat by the fireplace goes deeper into what really needs to build a permanent company in today's market, and what comes next.
What comes after a successful breakout?
Santi Subotovsky, General Partner, Appearance. Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Communications Inc.
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San Francisco | October 27-29, 2025
You've built a hit product – what are you now? Zoom CEO Eric Yuan and Emergence's general partner Santi Subotovsky take the stage to dig into what comes after the breakout moment. From expanding into new markets to launching your next product bet, this panel explores how great companies can avoid becoming one hit wonder. We touch on the tough calls of focus vs. diversification, how to continue innovation at scale, and what investors want to see in Act 2. If you're staring at the Post Product/Market Fit Phase, this combo is your roadmap.
How AI is forcing late startups to rewire GTMs or get left behind
Jane Alexander, partner, Capital. Vanessa Larco, co-founder, premise. Nirav Tolia, CEO of Nextoor
AI is rewriting the playbook on how startups reached and won customers. Also, late stage companies feel pressured to adapt quickly. In this panel, two top VCs and veteran founders categorize how AI is transforming its strategy into the market, from sales and marketing to customer success. We'll explain what's working, what hype is, how to build AI in a GTM engine without losing focus. If you're wondering how AI fits into the next stage of growth, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.
Build what comes next
Julie Wainwright, CEO, Ahala, founder and former CEO, TherealReal
Wainwright knows how to find waves – and rides it. From RealReal's pioneering luxury resale to diving into personalized nutrition with Ahara, she's built before the curve and building a career. In this fireside chat, Wainwright opens up about what you need to start over, scale quickly and stay resilient through market changes and personal pivots. We explore the lessons learned from creating categories, the risks of reinvention, and why experiences are the ultimate startup edge.
Everything you need to know before the exit
Jai Das, co-founder, president and partner of Sapphire Ventures. Roseanne Wincek, co-founder and managing director of ReNegade Partners
Will it be public, acquired, double down and stay private? In today's unpredictable market, founders need to think about their exit strategies more than ever before and more strategically. This panel unpacks how to combine two top VCs and veteran CFOs to set up your company for all your options. We'll explain the timing, key metrics, investor expectations, and what you really need to do to navigate M&A, IPO preparation or continue building in the storm. Whether you're 12 months in or just starting to scale, this conversation is about making smart moves now for what comes next.
Do you want to end your strategy? Start shaping in 2025 confusion
Whether you're building your first product, expanding your team, or planning over the long term, the public stage that will be coming in 2025 is built for founders to make a bold move. Hear from a leader who navigated highs, risks and reinventions and walks away with insights to take action now.
Don't wait to cut your exit strategy. Secure your pass to disrupt 2025 now and save up to $675 before prices rise after July.
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