Tristan Thompson talks AI, sports and startups at Disrupt 2025

Former NBA champion, fintech entrepreneur, and AI founder Tristan Thompson It brings a different kind of game TechCrunch disabled 2025which will be held from October 27 to 29 at Moscone West in San Francisco – a tournament that blends athletic determination, entrepreneurial instinct and cutting-edge artificial intelligence. After more than a decade in the NBA, Thompson has shifted his focus from the hardwood to innovation.

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Unlocking the next era of sports and technology

At Disrupt, Thompson will explain how he is using AI to reimagine performance, strategy and fan engagement, and why athletes are increasingly shaping the startup ecosystem.

But Thompson’s technical story doesn’t stop there. He currently holds four executive roles across the web3 and fintech landscape – including CEO of Digital Equity at World Mobile, leading affordable community-owned internet access, and Principal Advisory Officer at xondaoan AI-powered medical research platform inspired by his brother’s journey 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 for innovation and inclusion, Thompson is part of a new wave of sports entrepreneurs using their platforms to make an impact. His projects have been featured by Forbes, CNBC Crypto World, and CoinDesk, and he recently took the stage at Bitcoin 2025 to discuss sports-driven innovation in decentralized technology.

“Sports taught me discipline, but technology taught me scale. When you combine these worlds, the possibilities are limitless.”

From NBA stadiums to AI innovations – watch Thompson live at Disrupt 2025

Count on Tristan Thompson’s fireside chat TechCrunch disabled 2025which will explore how artificial intelligence is changing the future of sports, startups and storytelling – and how athletes are becoming the next generation of founders. Get your Disrupt 2025 Card And join the conversation about the future of AI, adventure and innovation at one of the most anticipated tech events of the year. Bring the group? Save up to 30% on package tickets.