Startups are not built. Builders score at Techcrunch Disrupt 2025which will take place on October 27-29 in Moscone West in San Francisco, is where investors, operators and founders come to talk about tactics: the annoyance of removing something out of the ground and working. This year, we bring to the stage some of the widest minds of the game, including the legendary investor Elad Gil, the former -Director General of Twitter, Dick Costolo, and the Flexport founder, Ryan Petersen. If you are looking for information on the real world of people who have really created and supported in companies that define categories, this is where it happens.
Whether you are struggling with your first term, create a GTM engine that really becomes or ask if you have to be your next rent Stage of builders has answers. Wait for conversations candids, new strategies and hire tips from the people who have gone through the fire, as well as Q&A of the audience during each session, so that you can answer your toughest questions, live.
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A first look on the agenda on the stage of the builders
See what has been closed so far below and be attentive. It Discard Agenda 2025 It is only larger, with more names and daring conversations on the way.
Intelligent breeding
A conversation with extraordinary investor Elad Gil
Before most of the world had experienced Chatgpt, Sell gil I had already written checks from then to startups as perplexity, character.AI and Harvey. This is above the first bets for companies such as Airbnb, Aintable, Anduril, Brex, Checkr, Coinbase, Deel, Figma, Flexport, Gitlab, Gusto, Instart, Notion, Opendoor, Pinterest, Rippling, Square, Stipe … Get the idea.
Gil, who has also founded several companies such as Mixerlabs (bought by Twitter) and Health Color, always seems to know what is below. And he works in the next things that come and invests.
Building what happens to the minds behind Twitter and Meta
Adam Bain and Dick Ribco -founders and management partners and David FischerMember, to 01 advisers
Join -s to these three power investors of 01 Advisors For a privileged fire chat on what is really needed to create, climb and finance startups in the initial phase. From the product to the growth to the collection of funds, you will get new tips and prospects of the veterans of the industry that make up the next wave of technological success.
Seed money secrets all founders should know
Gabby CazeauMember, Harlem Capital, Marlon Nicholsco -founder and manager General Member, Mac Venture Capital Maria PalmaMember, free capital
The first lap is tough, but far from it is impossible. This panel brings together experienced investors to break down what is needed to close a round of seeds. From the elaboration of the appropriate pitch to ensuring -you illuminate the right partners, get actionable advice to turn the interest of investors into capital.
How to raise a series in 2026
Sangeen zebGeneral Member, GV and more speakers to be announced
In this leaked panel, the upper VCs reveal what really makes them offer a term sheet with a healthy assessment, from metrics that matter to the errors of land that kill the offers. Get more information on how to position your company for your first institutional investment.
What they really want to hear the VCs on your pitch
Happy AgarGeneral Partner, Defy.vc, Jyoti BansalCEO and co -founder, harness and Jennifer NendorferGeneral Member, Ventures of January
Investors listen to hundreds of releases, but only stand out. Listen directly from the VC about what they like, which shakes them, and often subtle founders of signals. This panel reveals privileged tips to help you make a pitch that attracts attention, creates confidence and gains the right controls.
Rethink start capital without VCS
Erik bothCo -founder and CEO, Chess.com, Kay MakihiLupoff/Stevens family office and Gale WilkinsonManaging partner, vitalizing risk capital
VCs are not the only game in the city. Unite us as we explore alternative background collection paths with an Angel Invice, a family office vice president and a founder who started success. Learn to take advantage of the capital that aligns with your vision, keeps you in control and will take you to the next stage of your terms.
Preparing -now for your later stage
Lilate PrestonGrowth Growth Chief, Generation Investment Management, Andrea ThomazCEO and co -founder, diligent robotics and ZoyaPartner, IVP
Going up the rounds in the subsequent phase is more than luck: this is a strategy from day one. Unite these three exceptional VCs, as they share how to create metrics, storytelling and relationships that position your startup for a future financing future. Get information on the key movements that make up you to close the biggest rounds confidently.
Where the VCs make their own bets by 2026
Nina AchadjianMember, Index Companies, Jerry ChenGeneral Partner, Greylock, and VivianGeneral Member, Felix
Curious where smart money go? This panel brings together the most important VCS to share its 2026 investment priorities, the emerging sectors and what innovations attract attention. Initial founders, this is for you! Get a rare vision of trends and technologies that could shape your business next year.
Climbing smart
Build at a time of uncertainty
Ryan Petersen, founder and CEO, Flexport
Uncertainty is the new normality, but it is also an opportunity. In this chat on the fire, Ryan PetersenCEO of Global Logistics Unicorn FlexportShare your won views. With a $ 2.3 million collection, flexport sending technology is intended for international business and policies, giving pecters to an almost face -to -face economic view. It has been a member of all, from the fare politics to the AI. He has also experienced personal volatility, leaving his role as CEO and then returns less than a year later. Founders, take notes: This is how the rules continue to change.
How to nail the product market
Rajat BhagariaFounder and CEO, Chef Robotics, Tabletsky AnnMember, Nea, and Joshi murali. Member, Iconiq
Building a product is hard. Building one that customers are doing a little bit, which has a correct price, and fulfills their promises is even more difficult, and it is always messy. But once you get to the Holy Graal of Fit in the Product Market, your startup is on a fast track for growth, funding and traction. Listen to a founder who has experienced it and two investors who have helped many others to arrive. This panel breaks down how to try more and more smartly and intently so that you can stop guessing and start growing.
Which salary and equity should you really offer early employees?
Randa jakubowzChief of Operations and Talent, 645 companies, Rebecca Lee WhitingStartup General Startup Francing General, PC legal epigram and Yin wuCEO and founder, Pulley
Early contracts make up the future of your startup but only if you can attract and maintain them. This panel goes into the creation of equities and benefits packs that compete with Big Tech without breaking the rate of burns. Listen to the real world strategies to align incentives, increase withholding and build a team that escalate.
With Vibe’s coding, do the first stage startups still need to hire 10X engineers?
David Cramerco -founder and CPO, Sentry, LarioreMember, Bessemer Venture Partners and a speaker to be announced
VIBE coding products have completely changed the technical speed, cost and skill needed to build products, from prototypes to shipping. This is especially true for startup startups. Some manufacturers of these products have even stated that no one must learn to encode. If so, this means that startups do not need to fill their first places with the famous 10x coders. But how much is this and how much is the reality? Our panelists will enter into the change of the world of the developer tool and what comes.
Should you hire AI as early employees?
Pepper Calebco -founder and CEO, Firecrawl and more speakers that are announced
Most current startups use AI in some capabilities: vibration coding prototypes or new features, deep research through their favorite chat before sales calls. Many are also building products, or at least including AI options and features. So, do you have to incorporate ai into the root operations of your business, such as hiring AI agents instead of humans for sales? For customer assistance? To automate your billing? Get more information on how to choose the right use cases, create smarter work flows and get the biggest impact with limited resources.
Startups still need Silicon Valley?
Anh-tho chuongCEO and co -founder, Lago, Heather Doshaypartner, head of talent, signalfire and David HallManaging partner, Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, Revolution
While Silicon Valley is still the initial capital, how important is access? This panel debates if the founders have to plant roots in the valley to succeed or if the opportunity is so strong elsewhere they do not need it. Listen to investors and founders by redefining what it means to build, climb and finance a company in the current decentralized technological world.
Building a GTM engine that really works
Max AltschulerFounder and General Member, GTMFUND and more speakers that are announced
A murderer product needs a market killer strategy. This panel breaks down the way startups in the initial phase can create a GTM function that promotes growth, wins customers and scales efficiently. Listen to GTM founders and experts on recruitment, messaging, sales tactics and key metrics that show that your approach works.
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