Hustler Words – San Francisco’s Moscone West is buzzing as TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 enters its second day, promising a whirlwind of insightful talks, hands-on workshops, valuable networking, and lively afterparties. For those who haven’t yet joined the fray, tickets are still available at a 50% discount off the standard walk-up price.
Attendees can explore the speaker lineup and delve into the details of each stage, event, and networking opportunity. The event encourages participants to share their experiences, photos, and recommendations on social media using #TechCrunchDisrupt2025. Hustler Words will also be posting on-the-ground coverage across various platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, X, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok.
Key Activations at Disrupt:
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Expo Hall: Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Expo Hall serves as a central hub for over 300 startups seeking visibility and potential investment opportunities.
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Women of Disrupt Breakfast Reception: Continuing a tradition, this event offers a morning networking opportunity for women in tech from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Deal Flow Cafe, operating on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Networking: Curated meetings on Braindate are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., facilitating 1:1 or small-group discussions on diverse topics. The Networking Lounge serves as the central meeting point. The Deal Flow Cafe provides an exclusive space for investors and founders to discuss potential deals.
Featured Sessions:
The event features a variety of industry-focused stages, interactive roundtables, and Q&A breakout sessions designed to spark inspiration and provide valuable insights.
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Disrupt Stage: Notable sessions include Vinod Khosla on the future of tech, a Startup Battlefield session with judges from Khosla Ventures, NEA, and SignalFire, Elizabeth Stone (CTO, Netflix) on the future of streaming, and Chris Barman (CEO, Slate Auto) unveiling Slate’s electric truck.
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AI Stage: Highlights include discussions on VC investment in AI startups with Steve Jang (Kindred Ventures) and Aileen Lee (Cowboy Ventures), creative machines with Prateek Dixit (Pocket Entertainment) and Soyoung Lee (TwelveLabs), and the future of work with Brendan Foody (Mercer).
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Builders Stage: Sessions cover topics such as achieving product-market fit with Rajat Bhageria (Chef Robotics) and Ann Bordetsky (NEA), designing products for the AI age with Andrew Reed (Sequoia Capital) and Yuhki Yamashita (Figma), and the necessity of Silicon Valley for startups with Anh-Tho Chuong (Lago) and David Hall (Revolution/Rise of the Rest).
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Breakout Stage: Discussions range from agentic AI for startups with Anjali Mann (Microsoft) and Anmol Rastogi (Amazon) to rewriting healthcare workflows with Zubair Ahsan (Max AI) and Varun Krishnamurthy (Assured Health).
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Roundtables: Small group sessions will tackle real-world problems, including the future of banking and fintech with Nnamdi Okike (645 Ventures) and scaling search and AI with Rachel Miller (Reddit).
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StrictlyVC: This LP session, exclusively for Investor Pass-holders, features discussions on global high-tech trends with Dror Bin (Israel Innovation Authority) and the future of ventures with Lara Banks (Makena Capital) and Kelli Fontaine (Cendana Capital).
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Pitch Showcase Stage: Witness live pitches from exhibiting startups in the Expo Hall, including Startup Battlefield 200 participants and pavilion pitch sessions from Catalonia, Poland, and SilkRoad.
Disrupt 2025 Side Events:
Company-hosted side events are taking place throughout San Francisco, extending the Disrupt experience beyond Moscone West. These panels, parties, and meetups offer additional opportunities to connect with founders, investors, and innovators.
Last Chance to Join:
With only two days remaining, attendees are encouraged to seize the opportunity to join thousands of founders, investors, operators, and visionaries at Moscone West. Passes are available at a 50% discount, offering a chance to be part of the tech event of the year.
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