Former NBA champion, fintech entrepreneur, and AI founder Tristan Thompson is bringing a different kind of game to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, blending athleticism, entrepreneurial instincts, and cutting-edge AI.
After more than a decade shining on the NBA, Thompson has shifted his focus from the hardwood to the field of innovation. His latest venture, TracyAI, applies advanced artificial intelligence to sports analytics, turning real-time data into predictive insights that empower athletes, teams, and fans alike.
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Opening up the next era of sports and technology
In Disrupt, Thompson reveals how AI is being used to reimagine performance, strategy, and fan engagement, and why athletes are increasingly forming the startup ecosystem.
But Thompson’s technology story doesn’t end there. He currently holds four executive roles in the Web3 and FinTech space. These include Chief Digital Asset Officer at World Mobile, which promotes affordable, community-owned internet access, and Chief Advisory Officer at AxonDAO, an AI-powered medical research platform inspired by his brother’s history with epilepsy. He is also the co-founder of Basketball Fun, an immersive digital experience that redefines how fans connect with the game.
An outspoken advocate of innovation and inclusion, Thompson is part of a new wave of athlete entrepreneurs who use their platforms to make an impact. His projects have been featured on Forbes, CNBC Crypto World, CoinDesk, and he recently spoke at Bitcoin 2025 to discuss athlete-driven innovation in decentralized technology.
“Sports taught us discipline, but technology taught us scale. When you bring these worlds together, the possibilities are endless.”
From the NBA court to AI innovation — watch Thompson live at Disrupt 2025
Tune in to Tristan Thompson’s fireside chat at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. There, he explores how AI is transforming the future of sports, startups, and storytelling, and how athletes are becoming the next generation of founders. Get your Disrupt 2025 pass and join the conversation about the future of AI, venture, and innovation at one of the most anticipated technology events of the year. Do you want to bring a group? Save up to 30% with bundle passes.
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October 27-29, 2025
