TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is happening now! If you’re still considering attending in person, explore the detailed agenda of speakers, networking events, workshops, after-parties, and more right here. There’s still time to buy a ticket, and with two days remaining, we’re offering a 50% discount on tickets.
However, if you can’t be here in person, the next best option is to view our livestream of the Disrupt Stage, which showcases some of our most notable speakers and the highly anticipated Startup Battlefield 200 pitch competition. We’re streaming via YouTube, so you can view the embed below, or simply follow this link to watch live. Today we’re kicking things off at 9:00 a.m. PT, and concluding the Disrupt Stage at approximately 3:45 p.m. PT.
Here’s an overview of what you can anticipate from the Disrupt Stage on Monday to organize your schedule:
Today is the second day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, and before we get into our full schedule, keep in mind that it’s not too late to acquire a ticket for our complete three-day event.
No Filters: Vinod Khosla on the Future of Tech
Few investors are as direct—or think as ambitiously—as Vinod Khosla. The Khosla Ventures founder has consistently called out hype, invested heavily in moonshots, and urged founders to consider more than just incremental advancements. In this open fireside chat, Khosla will share his unfiltered perspectives on AI, climate, healthcare, and the upcoming generation of transformative startups—and what entrepreneurs need to hear (not just what they want to hear) to create lasting companies during uncertain times.
The Startup Battlefield – Session 3
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October 27-29, 2025
Judges include Jon Chu (Partner, Khosla Ventures), Madison Faulkner (Partner, NEA), Ilya Kirnos (Founding Partner and CTO, SignalFire), Miloni Madan Presler (Partner, Institutional Venture Partners), Rinki Sethi (Founding Partner, Lockstep)
What’s Next for Netflix and Streaming Itself
As CTO of Netflix, Elizabeth Stone is guiding the future of entertainment for millions of users. In this fireside chat, Stone will discuss how Netflix is developing its product and tech strategy—from personalized discovery to global growth, from ad-supported plans to gaming. We’ll examine how Netflix is adjusting to a changing content environment, what it means to innovate on a large scale, and what design innovations Netflix has planned. This will be a valuable lesson for anyone developing consumer experiences.
From Mirror to What’s Next – Bryn Putnam Returns to Disrupt
In 2018, Brynn Putnam revealed MIRROR on the Disrupt stage, launching one of the most popular connected fitness products of the decade — and eventually selling it to Lululemon for $500 million. Now she’s back, and she’s selected TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to unveil her completely new, previously unseen product. Join us for an exclusive discussion with Putnam as she shares her journey as a founder, the lessons she’s learned, and to get an initial look and live demo of her new product.
Slate’s Auto Electric Truck – See It Here First
Chris Barman, CEO of Slate Auto, is bringing one of her innovative electric trucks to the Disrupt Stage—literally in the room—before it’s seen on the road. She’ll share the story of creating a next-generation commercial EV, overcoming manufacturing challenges, and expanding a startup in a capital-intensive sector. The Disrupt Stage audience will receive an exclusive preview of one of the most anticipated vehicles of the year and learn directly how Slate intends to transform the future of mobility.
The Startup Battlefield – Session 4
Leslie Feinzaig (Founder and GP, Graham & Walker VC), Sara Ittelson (Partner, Accel), Doug Pepper (General Partner, ICONIQ)
Storming the Gates: Scaling Consumer AI
Phia has rapidly become one of the most talked-about AI startups of 2025, gaining attention for its approach to Gen Z shopping — and for its well-known cofounders. Sophia Kianni, climate activist and influencer, and Phoebe Gates, the youngest daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, are joining us at Disrupt to share how they’re creating a new type of consumer AI brand, what it takes to grow in one of tech’s most competitive markets, and how they’re converting hype into long-term success.
