Software as a Service (SaaS) is a constantly evolving industry. We'll talk to the industry's brightest minds and leaders: executives from early- and late-stage SaaS companies, leaders of the infrastructure companies that drive 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)
Bret Taylor, former co-CEO of Salesforce and recent co-founder of Sierra, a startup building customer experience AI agents, joins us to discuss why he believes AI agents will transform enterprise software and share his life as a Silicon Valley figure, including moving from a large corporation like Salesforce to a new startup and serving as chairman of the board when Elon Musk acquired Twitter.
New Data Pipeline
George Fraser (Fivetran), Chet Kapoor (Datastax), Vanessa Larko (NEA)
The rise of modern AI applications has put a new emphasis on the importance of the data that underpins them. But simply having the data isn't enough. You also need the tools to manage it, secure it, and build pipelines to move it between applications. In this session, we talk to some of the companies that are building the tools to make that happen.
Leadership challenge: Embracing Slack's evolution under Salesforce
Denise Dresser (Salesforce Slack)
Join us for a one-on-one chat with Slack CEO Denise Dresser, who became the company's third CEO in 10 months and has led the organization through turbulent times while navigating the Salesforce family and all that comes with it.
What's the future for open source as a business model?
With Casey Aylward (Accel), Scott Johnston (Docker), and Rowan Trollope (Redis)
Open source has become the default business model for many tech startups. But the success of this movement is not without challenges. Today, companies try to balance the ideals of open source with the realities of operating in an ever-changing competitive environment. Join industry leaders as they discuss how they navigate these complexities and what the future of open source as a sustainable business model holds.
You might be hacked: Advice from the front lines
Co-authored with Heather Gantt-Evans (Marqeta) and George Gerchow (MongoDB)
Cyberattacks are inevitable, but disasters are avoidable. Experienced security defenders who have built and grown security teams share what you need to know to get ahead of cyberattacks before they strike.
Expanding Trust to Unicorns with Vanta CEO Cristina Cacioppo
Cristina Cacioppo (Vanta)
SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, GDPR — few want to tackle these, but many B2B startups must adhere to one or more compliance frameworks in order to be eligible for trade. Vanta, which became a unicorn in 2022, has become a standard of its own helping companies automate large parts of initial and recurring audits. We speak with Christina Cacioppo, CEO and co-founder of Vanta, about what it was like building and scaling a trust management startup and how AI and other emerging technologies are shaping the company's future.
From seed to success: What VCs look for in early-stage founders
With Jyoti Bansal (Harness), Rudina Seseri (Glasswing Ventures) and Chelcie Taylor (Notable Capital)
Every startup starts with a founder with the germ of an idea. How do you grow it into an actual business? Venture capitalists have to sift through pitches every day to find the gems that will become successful companies. We speak to three investors to find out what they look for in early-stage companies.
About TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is where you'll find innovation at every stage of your startup journey. Whether you're a budding founder with a revolutionary idea, a seasoned startup looking to scale, or an investor looking for the next big thing, TechCrunch Disrupt provides unparalleled resources, connections, and expert insights to drive your venture forward. This year's event will take place October 28-30 at Moscone West in San Francisco, and will attract more than 10,000 startup leaders.
We can't wait to hear from these SaaS leaders at this year's show. Buy your tickets here before prices go up. August 23rd is the last day to save up to $600.