The Disrupt Stage, only at Techcrunch Disrupt 2025, is where the biggest bets in technology are made live and unfiltered. It is the place where startup dreams can turn into one hundred thousand dollar wins in the Startup Battlefield competition, and where the industry’s most influential players reveal what is coming next.
This year, the stage will feature Alphabet’s chief of moonshots, Astro Teller, Netflix Chief Technology Officer Elizabeth Stone, and Khosla Ventures founder Vinod Khosla, who is known for his direct and unfiltered opinions. Sequoia’s Roelof Botha will explore the future of venture capital. The buzzy company Slate Auto will debut its first fully customizable electric truck live on stage. The headline-making founders of Phia, including Phoebe Gates, will provide an inside look at one of the hottest new commerce startups.
If you want to hear the headlines before they break, you will find them here. Stay tuned for more announcements, as the final reveal of what is to come on the Disrupt Stage will be shared soon.
In the meantime, you can save up to four hundred forty-four dollars on ticket prices and enjoy even greater discounts when you register as a group. Register now to secure your seat at the Disrupt Stage before it is too late.
Take a look at the full Disrupt agenda to get all the details on this stage and the other events.
The iconic TechCrunch startup pitch competition, Startup Battlefield, returns. Founders will pitch for the one hundred thousand dollar Startup Battlefield Cup and the chance to launch their companies into the spotlight. The stakes are high and the judges are fierce. In the final round, you will hear from some of the sharpest minds in venture capital, including Aileen Lee, Kirsten Green, Kevin Hartz, and Kevin Rose.
Vinod Khosla has never been shy about making bold predictions. The Khosla Ventures founder will take the stage to share his direct perspective on where technology is headed next.
Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana will pull back the curtain on the true state of autonomous vehicles. She will explain why building trust, not generating hype, is the final challenge for the industry.
Sequoia Capital’s Roelof Botha will reveal the trends, companies, and signals that are shaping the next big wave in venture capital and technology.
Astro Teller, Captain of Moonshots at X, will share how Alphabet is betting on artificial intelligence and other radical ideas to define the next decade of technology.
Netflix Chief Technology Officer Elizabeth Stone will break down how the streaming giant is evolving in the age of AI, new content formats, and intense competition for viewer attention.
Brynn Putnam, the founder and former CEO of Mirror, joins the event to talk about building a company, selling it, reinventing her career, and what she is planning to do next.
Slate Auto will make a world-first debut by unveiling its new electric truck live on the Disrupt Stage.
Box CEO Aaron Levie, one of the cloud sector’s most quotable founders, will share lessons on how to adapt, grow, and stay relevant in one of technology’s most challenging industries.
Phia, one of the most talked-about commerce startups of 2025, will share its story. Founders Sophia Kianni and Phoebe Gates will explain how they are redefining Gen Z shopping and scaling consumer artificial intelligence.
Kevin Rose, who went from founding Digg to becoming a venture capitalist, will discuss his current focus and what he sees coming next in the world of technology and investing.
Do not miss your chance to experience the Disrupt Stage live from October 27 to 29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. This is where the boldest ideas, biggest bets, and most influential founders come together. Register now to save up to four hundred forty-four dollars on your ticket. You can enjoy even bigger discounts by registering a group. Seats are limited, so claim your spot to be part of the conversations that will shape the future of technology.