Exclusively at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the Disrupt Stage features the tech industry’s biggest bets, broadcast live and unfiltered. This is where startup dreams turn into $100,000 in prize money at the Startup Battlefield 200, and where the industry’s leading players reveal what’s next.
The industry’s biggest voices take center stage
This year, we’ll be joined on stage by Astro Teller, Head of Moonshot at Alphabet, Kevin Scott, Microsoft CTO, Elizabeth Stone, Netflix CTO, and Vinod Khosla (who never minces words). Sequoia’s Roelof Botha unravels the future of the venture, Slate Auto showcases the company’s first fully customizable electric truck, and Phia’s headline-grabbing founders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni take us inside one of the hottest new commerce startups on the scene.
They are joined by Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko to dive into the future of distributed computing. Elad Gil, an investor and operator behind some of the technology industry’s biggest success stories, shares his thoughts on AI, capital, and the next wave of innovation. Roy Lee, the headline-grabbing brain behind Cluley. And NBA champion turned AI founder Tristan Thompson shares how he’s blending sports, analytics, and automation.
And yes, we’ll also hear from San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie making the case for why startups, from early-stage scrappers to IPO-ready behemoths, should bet on building in San Francisco.
We’ll be streaming live on Disrupt, so you’ll get the headlines before they’re news. Save up to $444 with the Pass and 60% off with the Plus One. Prices will increase when it opens on October 27th in 6 days. Don’t wait to save, get ahead of the curve. Register here now.
Full lineup of Disrupt Stage
Explore Disrupt’s full agenda with over 200 sessions across five industry stages, breakouts, and roundtables, and see what the future holds for this stage and beyond.
Startup Battlefield 200
TechCrunch’s iconic Startup Pitch Contest is back, with founders pitching for the $100,000 Startup Battlefield Cup and a chance to put their company in the spotlight. The stakes are high and the judges are fierce. In the final round, we’ll hear from some of the sharpest minds in venture, including Eileen Lee, Kirsten Green, Kevin Harts, and Kevin Rose.
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No filter: Vinod Khosla talks about the future of technology
Vinod Khosla has never been shy about making bold predictions. The founder of Khosla Ventures took to the stage to share his layman’s perspective on where technology is headed next.
Self-driving reality check
Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana pulls back the curtain to reveal the true state of self-driving car technology and why trust, not hype, is the final hurdle.
What to expect next from Sequoia
Sequoia Capital’s Roelof Botha reveals the trends, companies, and signals shaping the next big wave of venture.
Moonshots, AI, and the future of Alphabet
X moonshot captain Astro Teller shares how Alphabet is betting on AI and other radical ideas to shape the next decade of technology.
Inside Microsoft’s AI bet with CTO Kevin Scott
Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott joins us to talk about the AI revolution he’s leading, from developer tools and frontier models to how AI is reshaping productivity, creativity, and the future of work.
What’s next for Netflix and streaming itself?
Netflix Chief Technology Officer Elizabeth Stone details how the streaming giant is evolving in an era of AI, new formats, and endless competition for attention.
The investors and operators behind Airbnb, Stripe, and OpenAI join us to talk about where they’re betting now and what it will take to build companies that last in an AI-first world.
The next step from MIRROR: Bryn Putnam returns to Disrupt
MIRROR’s founder and CEO of the board joins us to talk about building, selling, reinventing, and what she plans next. Learn more as the product comes online for the first time.
Slate Auto Electric Trucks: Start Here
A world first debut — Slate Auto takes its new electric truck live on stage.
Survive, expand, and reinvent: Lessons from Cloud OG
Box CEO Aaron Levie, one of cloud’s most cited founders, shares how he adapts, grows, and stays relevant in technology’s toughest field.
Storming the Gates: Expanding Consumer AI
Phia, one of the hottest commerce startups of 2025, shares how founders Sophia Kianni and Phoebe Gates are redefining Gen Z shopping and expanding consumer AI.
From Digg to trading: Kevin Rose on reinventing and investing
Kevin Rose moved from Digg to VC and now does both. Hear what he’s currently focused on and what he thinks will happen in the future.
The next chapter of Crypto by Solana’s Anatoly Yakovenko
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko details how the Solana ecosystem is evolving beyond the crypto hype and what distributed computing means for the next generation of builders.
Cluley’s Roy Lee: Build, Break, and Bet Big
Cluely founder Roy Lee talks about how AI is reshaping creativity, pop culture, and our sense of authenticity. Expect big ideas and provocative takes from one of the field’s sharpest voices.
From courtside to code: Tristan Thompson talks AI, sports, and startups
NBA Champion Tristan Thompson joins us to talk about his transition from athlete to investor to AI founder using TracyAI, a new sports analytics platform that combines AI and fan engagement.
Revitalizing a city that creates startups
Mayor Daniel Lurie makes the case for why founders should focus on San Francisco. From revitalizing downtown to fostering AI innovation and startup growth, Lurie will outline how the city can work with the technology community to position itself as a global center of innovation.
Get a front row seat to the future of technology in 6 days
Don’t miss your chance to experience Disrupt Stage live at San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 27th to 29th. It’s where the boldest ideas, biggest bets, and most influential founders come together. Register here to save up to $444 on pre-admission tickets and get 60% off your second ticket.
