At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, we’re getting real about what it takes to land a Series A in today’s market. No smoke, no mirrors—just the unfiltered perspective from the people signing the checks.
Series A has changed, and this session will show you how to win in 2026. Join three power players in early-stage investing: Katie Stanton of Moxxie Ventures, Thomas Krane of Insight Partners, and Sangeen Zeb of GV. They’ve seen thousands of decks, led major rounds, and helped steer startups from scrappy beginnings to breakout scale.
This conversation goes deeper than the headlines. Learn the metrics that matter, how to tell your growth story, and what causes investors to walk away. You’ll hear what actually moves a pitch from “maybe” to “we’re in.”
Katie Stanton brings a track record most operators only dream of. From Twitter and the Obama White House to backing early-stage companies like Airtable, Calm, and Carta, she’s built Moxxie Ventures on conviction and founder-first instincts.
Thomas Krane has spent over a decade at Insight Partners, climbing from analyst to managing director while backing some of the biggest names in software and cybersecurity. With IPO wins like JFrog and SentinelOne, he knows what scalable traction looks like—and how to fund it.
Sangeen Zeb is a general partner at GV with an eye for enterprise and AI. His board work spans companies like Vercel and Harvey, and he’s helped lead investments in some of the most talked-about growth stories in tech.
Your Series A isn’t just a round—it’s a reset. The market is tighter, the stakes are higher, and this is the session founders can’t afford to miss. Learn what it takes to raise on your terms and build for the long game.
Tech and VC heavyweights are joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda, including Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, and Sequoia Capital. They’re here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don’t miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech.
San Francisco | October 27-29, 2025.