Full breakout session agenda at Disrupt 2025

with TechCrunch disabled 2025 In less than 3 days, we’ll be loading Moscone West with More than 200 unmissable sessions – Including breakout sessions led by senior leaders across the tech and startup ecosystem. Breakout sessions are designed for hands-on learning and tactical takeaways. These first-come, first-served rooms put you alongside operators, founders, and investors building what’s next.

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Full Disrupt 2025 session agenda

The untapped opportunity hidden in business workflow

Omair JawadCEO, tkxel; Marcos TorresChief Purchasing Officer, Fast base; and Omair BashirPartial CTO, signal

The biggest tools for growth often hide in plain sight, within day-to-day operations. Learn how to discover “boring” vulnerabilities in your workflow and produce them into stable software that increases ROI and fast recovery periods. Ideal for wedge use cases that founders fish in large legacy categories.

From emotion to speed: How AI tools can help you achieve your development goals

Tim Rogersemployee product manager, Github copilot

Go beyond demos and put AI to work in your SDLC. We’ll dive into real-world patterns of using agents and co-pilots to reduce effort, speed up reviews, and unblock teams — without sacrificing code quality or security.

Build First, Fund Later: A Founder’s Guide to Emerging Startups

Tarun RaissouniCo-Founder and CEO, royal

Capital efficiency is a superpower. Learn practical tactics for finding your first ICP, landing lighthouse clients, and funding early growth from revenue – so you can deliver on your terms.

How to Acquire Technology (Without Selling): M&A Tips for Founders and Builders

Absa wreathHead of Corporate Development, Mergers and Acquisitions Department, Coinbase; and Younes BashirCo-Founder and CEO, Star Sling

Inside insight into readiness, communication, and deal mechanics—from populating financial statements to planning integration—so your company gets outstanding results without losing track of mission.

Fundraising Mistakes That Will Doom Your Tour (And How to Avoid Them)

Kamila KhasanovaFounder and CEO, On top of the strategy; Sam LeeCo-Founder and CEO, Thoropas; Ashley Bastona partner, General catalyst; and Dr. Richard MunassiGeneral Manager, Tampa Bay Wave

There are four distinct points — Connections, Founder, VC, and Accelerator — that break down the deal killers (muddy narrative, faulty metrics, mismatched goals) and fixing habits that get to “yes.”

A workshop on the fundraising process with TC editor turned VC Josh Constine

Josh Constineproject partner, SignalFire

Practical step-by-step process for your fundraising: Storyline, Proof Points, Data Room, and Outreach Sequence – straight from a former TC editor who’s seen thousands of presentations.

Artificial Intelligence on the Brink: The Strategic Playbook for National Security

Daniel HendricksCEO, Center for Artificial Intelligence Safety

Where the risks of the frontier model meet the risks of the real world. Practical frameworks for assessing high-impact systems and forming and managing red teams when failure is not an option.

Startup lessons you won’t find in a playbook

Santi Sobotovskygeneral partner, Emerging capital; and Melissa WongCo-Founder and CEO, Zipline

Clear lessons from scaling enterprise software and customer operations. Expect real talk about hiring executives, navigating slow sales cycles, and surviving when plan meets reality.

Agent AI for Startups: Automating, Adapting, and Accelerating Growth

Anmol RastogiHead of Product Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning – Amazon Business; and Anjali MannTechnical Program Manager, Microsoft

Where today’s clients shine (and where they break). Patterns for deploying agents in operations, support, and sales while keeping humans updated on quality.

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

Eno Reyeschief technology officer, factory; and Andrew BermanCEO, Operating layer; Suraj PatelVice President of Projects and Corporate Development, MongoDB, Dima Golikovco-founder, Fireworks AI

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

Rewriting healthcare workflows with AI

Zubair Ihsanco-founder and CEO of Max AI; I was comingManaging Partner, Sister projects; and Varun KrishnamurthyCo-Founder and CEO, Guaranteed health

This panel will explore how healthcare organizations are reinventing workflows after AI clerks and documentation transform admissions, billing, credentialing, and patient care.

Inside the Family Office Guide: How Rich People Invest in Startups and Venture Funds

Marian BakerManaging Partner, Founders Bay; Amanda DanielsFounder, Vice President, and Investor, 5840 Holding; Brett HortonChief Investment Officer, Paris-Roubaix Group; and Daniel IdzkowskiHead of Information Department, IDIT Family Office

Deciphering the mandates, diligence, and speed within family offices—so emerging founders and managers know how (and when) to tap this source of growth capital.

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

Nicolas Sauvagepresident, TDK Projects

Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures, demystifies modern venture capital, revealing how to identify the 20% who deliver strategic and financial value, move quickly, and accelerate founder success.

Startups, stories and the struggle for attention

Jenna Birchfounder, content; Allie Cefalumarketing partner, Little Perkins; and Chantelle Darbyfounder, Darby Public Relations

Cut through the noise through earned, owned, and partner channels. Create a story that builds across PR, social, and community without burning courses.

Embracing AI for a better digital future

Meghna DharTechnical advisor and investor; and Madrigal diedchief technology officer, Pinterest

Practical paths to deploying AI that users already love: measurement, safety, and what changes when AI touches every surface area—from discovery to commerce.

To have our voice heard in the age of artificial intelligence

Qianwen ChenCEO, Ecohair; Fay KalilChief Production and Design Officer, Head space; and Chenxi Wanggeneral partner, Rain Capital

In a feed saturated with AI-generated content, how do brands, creators, and products still feel human? Tactics for signaling, trust, and measurable lift.

Powering AI: The race to scale gigawatts of new energy

Mike SchroepferFounder and Partner, Gigascale Capital; and Garth Sheldon CoulsonCo-Founder and CEO, Panthalassa

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

Artificial Intelligence and Agents: Shaping How We Build, Live, and Communicate

Patrick MurphyCo-Founder and CEO, model; Alex van der VormFounder and CEO, Clicks; and Jeremiah Ouyanggeneral partner, BlitzScaling Projects, and Thomas Foleyrevenue leader, to express

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

Discovery to disruption: turning research into venture-backable companies

Prateek NepalkarCEO, Patterned semiconductor; Jared OCo-Founder and CEO, SirenOpt; Chun TangManaging Partner, Berkeley Sky Deck Fund; Asad al-TirmidhiCEO, Robots

Translational playbook: Validate markets, secure non-dilutive capital, and sequence milestones so deep tech passes VC filters without losing scientific advantage.

SOSV: Where deep tech is headed (it’s not just AI)

Westley dang,main, Philip Sanderinvestment analyst, Beau Bronsongeneral partner, and Sierra Brookschief scientist and analyst, SOSV

IndieBioSF investors reveal how deep tech founders can turn cutting-edge science into scalable companies and change the world in biomanufacturing, materials, energy, and health.

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