Investors hear hundreds of pitches, but only a few truly break through. A candid panel of seasoned operators and investors will take the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to reveal what captures their attention, what turns them off, and the subtle signals founders often miss.
The panel features Medha Agarwal, general partner at Defy.vc, who backs founders from day zero through hyper-growth with a track record at Redpoint Ventures supporting fintech, SaaS, marketplaces, and healthcare startups. Also on stage is Jyoti Bansal, CEO and co-founder of Harness, a serial entrepreneur behind AppDynamics’ 3.7 billion dollar exit and co-founder of Traceable and Unusual Ventures. The third panelist is Jennifer Neundorfer, co-founder and managing partner at January Ventures, an early-stage investor reshaping venture networks and fueling B2B software innovation.
Together, they will share insider strategies to build trust, earn attention, and win the right checks. These are insights founders can use immediately to sharpen their pitch and improve their fundraising outcomes.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 runs from October 27 to 29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, where over ten thousand founders, investors, and tech leaders will gather. You can save up to 668 dollars on tickets available through September 26, as prices will increase on September 27. The full Disrupt 2025 agenda is now live.