TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is here. If you are still deciding whether to attend in person, you can explore the full schedule of speakers, networking events, workshops, and after-parties. There is still time to get a last-minute ticket, and we are offering a 50 percent discount with just one day remaining.
If you cannot attend in person, you can watch our livestream of the Disrupt Stage. This features some of our most prominent speakers and the highly anticipated Startup Battlefield 200 pitch competition. The stream is available on YouTube. Today’s Disrupt Stage programming begins at 10 a.m. PT and concludes at approximately 4:15 p.m. PT.
At 10 a.m., San Francisco’s new mayor, Daniel Lurie, will share his vision for revitalizing the city’s startup ecosystem. He will explain why San Francisco remains the ultimate launchpad for founders, covering topics from housing and public safety to innovation policy.
At 10:30 a.m., join a conversation with investor Elad Gil. He wrote seed checks for startups like Perplexity, Character.AI, and Harvey long before ChatGPT became widely known. His extensive investment portfolio also includes companies like Airbnb, Airtable, Coinbase, Stripe, and Pinterest.
At 10:55 a.m., Aaron Levie of Box will discuss how to keep innovating within a public company. He will unpack the possibilities AI brings to enterprise software and why reinvention is critical in today’s tech landscape. Expect a practical playbook for building companies that last.
Also at 10:55 a.m., there will be a Startup Battlefield Alumni Update. Battlefield startups from past years return to the stage, including an update from 2024’s geCKo Materials.
At 11:25 a.m., is the grand finale of TechCrunch’s iconic startup competition. Watch the final five teams from around the world pitch expert judges as they compete for the Startup Battlefield Cup and one hundred thousand dollars.
At 2:15 p.m., Solana’s co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko will take the stage to discuss crypto’s next chapter. He will share where crypto goes from here, detail Solana’s breakout year, and explain how builders can seize the moment as crypto moves toward mass adoption.
At 2:40 p.m., Kevin Rose returns to Disrupt to talk about relaunching Digg with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. He will share what that experience taught him about product and community. As an active early-stage investor, he will also reveal how he evaluates founders and spots new opportunities in consumer tech and crypto.
At 3:00 p.m., Cluely founder Roy Lee will share how he is building one of the most discussed startups in AI. He will explain why courting controversy can be a growth strategy and what it takes to stand out in the consumer tech market.
At 3:30 p.m., NBA champion and investor Tristan Thompson will discuss how he channels his competitive drive into ventures like World Mobile and Basketball Fun. He will share why he believes athletes have a unique edge in building the next generation of consumer and web3 companies.
At 4:00 p.m., we will announce the winner of the Startup Battlefield 2025.