The full breakout session agenda at Disrupt 2025

Of TechCrunch Disrupts 2025 In less than 3 days we load up Moscone West 200+ sessions not to be missed – including breakout sessions led by top leaders in the technology and startup ecosystem. Breakout sessions are tailored to practice-oriented learning and tactical insights. In these first-come, first-served rooms, you’ll rub shoulders with operators, founders and investors building the future.

Don’t miss your chance to save tickets and participate in these breakouts! Register now to save up $444 on your pass and receive 60% discount a second before prices rise when the event’s doors open on October 27.

The full Disrupt 2025 breakout session agenda

The untapped opportunity hidden in business workflows

Umair JavedCEO, tkxel; Marcus TorresCPO, Fast basics; And Umair Bashirfractional CTO, Signal

The biggest growth factors are often hidden in plain sight: in everyday processes. Learn how to identify ‘boring’ workflow pain points and turn them into sticky software that drives ROI and fast payback times. Perfect for founders looking for wedge use cases in large, legacy categories.

From vibes to speed: how AI tools can help you achieve your development goals

Tim Rogersproduct manager personnel, GitHub copilot

Go beyond demos and put AI to work in your SDLC. We’ll dig into real-world patterns for using agents and copilots to reduce workload, accelerate reviews, and unblock teams without sacrificing code quality or security.

Build First, Fund Later: The Founder’s Guide to Launching Breakout Startups

Tarun Raisonico-founder and CEO, Gruve

Capital efficiency is a superpower. Learn pragmatic tactics for finding your first ICP, acquiring lighthouse customers, and financing early growth from revenue so you can scale on your terms.

How to Get Acquired in Tech (Without Selling Out): M&A Tips for Founders and Builders

Aklil Ibssahead of business development and mergers and acquisitions, Coin base; And Yonas Beshawredco-founder and CEO, StarSling

An inside look at readiness, reach, and deal mechanics—from financial data packaging to integration planning—so your company delivers best-in-class results without losing the mission.

Fundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round (and How to Avoid Them)

Kamila Chasanovafounder and CEO, Top strategy; Sam Lico-founder and CEO, Thoropas; Ashley Pastonpartner, General catalyst; And Dr. Richard Munassigeneral manager, Tampa Bay Golf

Four vantage points – communications, founder, VC and accelerator – break down deal killers (muddy story, wrong metrics, mismatched goals) and the fix-it habits that lead to yes.

Fundraising process workshop with TC editor and VC Josh Constine

Jos Constinebusiness partner, SignalFire

Practical teardown of your fundraising: storyline, proof points, data room, and outreach sequencing – straight from a former TC editor who has seen thousands of pitches.

AI on the Brink: Strategic Playbook for National Security

Daniel Hendrycksexecutive director, Center for AI Safety

Where frontier model risk and real interests come together. Practical frameworks for evaluating, rescuing, and managing high-impact systems when failure is not an option.

Start-up lessons you won’t find in a playbook

Santi Subotovskygeneral partner, Emergence capital; And Melissa Wongco-founder and CEO, Zip line

Unvarnished lessons from scaling enterprise software and consumer operations. Expect real conversations about hiring executives, navigating slow sales cycles, and staying alive when the plan comes to fruition.

Agentic AI for Startups: Automate, Adapt, and Accelerate Growth

Anmol Rastogihead of product management, AI & ML – Amazon company; And Anjali Manntechnical program manager, Microsoft

Where cops shine (and where they break) these days. Patterns for deploying agents for operations, support, and sales, while keeping people informed about quality.

Leading for Impact: Engineering at the Speed ​​of AI

Eno ReyesCTO, Factory; And Andreas BermanCEO, Run layer; Suraj Patelvp ventures and business development, MongoDB, Dima Dzhulgakovco-founder, Fireworks AI

Learn how engineering startup founders are redefining leadership, shaping product-driven growth, and building the skills to drive their companies to long-term success with insights from leaders at Factory, Fireworks, and Runlayer.

Rewriting healthcare workflows with AI

Zubair Ahsanco-founder and CEO, Max AI; Kanyi Maqubelamanaging partner, Related companies; And Varun Krishnamurthyco-founder and CEO, Insured health

This panel explores how healthcare organizations are reinventing workflows, post-scribes and AI documentation, transforming intake, billing, credentialing and patient care.

Inside the Family Office Playbook: How the Richest Invest in Startups and Venture Capital Funds

Mariane Bekkermanaging partner, Founder’s Bay; Amanda Danielsfounder, vice president and investor, 5840 Assets; Brett Hortonchief investment officer, Paris-Roubaix Group; And Daniel IdzkowskiCIO, IDIT Family Office

Deciphering mandates, rigor and pace within family offices – so founders and emerging managers know how (and when) to tap this growing source of capital.

CVC: What’s different? What is their superpower?

Nicholas Sauvagechair, TDK companies

TDK Ventures President Nicolas Sauvage demystifies modern CVCs and reveals how to identify the 20% that deliver strategic and financial value, move quickly, and accelerate founder success.

Startups, stories and the battle for attention

Jenna Berkfounder, SISU; Allie Cefalopartner, marketing, Smaller Perkins; And Chantelle Darbyfounder, Darby PR

Cut through the noise with earned, owned and partner channels. Build a story that spreads across PR, social and community without burning cycles.

Embracing AI for a better digital future

Meghana Dhartechnology advisor and investor; And Matt MadrigalCTO, Pinterest

Pragmatic ways to deploy AI that users really love: measurement, security, and what changes when AI touches every surface – from discovery to commerce.

Being heard in the age of AI

Qianwen ChenCEO, EchoHer; Fay Kallelchief product and design officer, Headroom; And Chenxi Wanggeneral partner, Rain capital

How do brands, creators, and products still feel human in a feed saturated with AI-generated content? Tactics for signal, confidence and measurable lift.

Powering AI: The Race to Scale Gigawatts of New Energy

Mike Schroepferfounder and partner, Giant-scale capital; And Garth Sheldon Coulsonco-founder and CEO, Panthalassa

This panel will reveal how the world’s largest new energy platform can power AI and share lessons learned on scaling breakthrough clean technology from R&D to market.

AI and agents: shaping how we build, live and connect

Patrick Murphyco-founder and CEO, Make; Alyx van der Vormfounder and CEO, Clyx; And Jeremiah Owyanggeneral partner, Blitzscaling ventures, And Thomas Foleysales manager, Composite

Real agent use cases include construction tools, real estate and social media, plus the infrastructure and product decisions that turn novelty into everyday utility.

From discovery to disruption: turning research into venture capital firms

Pratik NimbalkarCEO, Checkered semiconductors; Jared Oco-founder and CEO, SirenOpt; Chon Tangmanaging partner, Berkeley SkyDeck Fund; Asad TirmiziCEO, T-robotics

The translational playbook: Validating markets, securing non-dilutive capital, and sequencing milestones so deep tech passes VC filters without losing its scientific edge.

SOSV: Where Deep Tech Is Going (It’s Not JUST AI)

Westley Dangfirst name, Filip Sanderinvestment analyst, Po Bronsonmanaging partner, and Sierra Brookssenior scientist and analyst, SOSV

IndieBioSF investors reveal how deep tech founders can turn breakthrough science into scalable, world-changing companies in biomanufacturing, materials, energy and health.

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