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Full program of the Disrupt 2025 group session
An untapped opportunity hidden in business processes
Umair Javedgeneral manager, tkxel; Marcus TorresCPO, Fast base; AND Umair Bashirfractional CTO, Signal
The biggest growth levers are often hidden in plain sight – in on a regular basis processes. Learn easy methods to detect and transform “boring” workflow problems into sustainable software that delivers ROI and short payback periods. Perfect for founders looking for wedge applications in large, legacy categories.
From vibration to hurry: how AI tools can allow you to achieve your development goals
Tim Rogersstaff product manager, GitHub’s second pilot
Go beyond demos and enable AI in your SDLC. We’ll look at real-world agent and co-pilot usage patterns to scale back hassle, speed up reviews, and unlock teams – without sacrificing code quality or security.
Build first, fund later: A founder’s guide to startup startups
Tarun Raisonico-founder and CEO, Mine
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Capital efficiency is a superpower. Learn pragmatic tactics for finding your first ICP, attracting lighthouse customers, and funding early growth with revenue – to make money on your terms.
How to get ahead in the tech industry (without selling out): M&A suggestions for founders and builders
Aklila Ibssyhead of corporate development and mergers and acquisitions, Coinbase; AND Yonas Disappointedco-founder and CEO, StarSling
An insider’s look at readiness, scope and deal mechanics – from bundled finance to integration planning – so your organization can excel without sacrificing mission.
Fundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round and How to Avoid Them
Kamila Khasanovafounder and CEO, At the top of strategy; Sam Lico-founder and CEO, Thoropass; Ashley Pastonpartner, Generic catalytic converter; AND Dr. Richard Munassimanaging director, Wave in Tampa Bay
Four perspectives – communication, founder, VC and accelerator – help break down the deal disruptors (unclear narrative, faulty metrics, misaligned goals) and fix-it habits that result in yeses.
Fundraising workshop with TC editor turned VC Josh Constine
Josh Constineenterprise partner, Fire Signal
A practical breakdown of your fundraiser: story, evidence points, data room, and outreach sequencing – straight from a former top contributor editor who’s seen 1000’s of suggestions.
AI at the Edge: A Strategic Homeland Security Playbook
Daniel Hendrycksexecutive director, AI Security Center
Where frontier model risks meet real-world stakes. A practical framework for assessing, red-teaming, and managing high-impact systems when failure is not an option.
Startup lessons you will not find in a textbook
Santi Subotowskigeneral partner, Emerging capital; AND Melissa Wongco-founder and CEO, Zipline
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 involves fruition.
Agentic AI for startups: automate, adapt and speed up growth
Anmol RastogiHead of Product Management, AI and ML – Amazon business; AND Anjali Manntechnical program manager, Microsoft
Where agents shine today (and where they go improper). Patterns onboarding agents for operations, support and sales while keeping people informed about quality.
Leading Impact: Engineering at the speed of AI
Eno Reyestechnical director, Factory; Andrzej Bermangeneral manager, Runlayer; Suraj PatelVice President for Corporate Ventures and Development, MongoDB; AND Dima Dzhulgakovco-founder, AI fireworks
Learn how engineering founders are redefining startup leadership, shaping product-driven growth, and building skills to guide their firms to long-term success with insights from leaders from Factory, Fireworks, and Runlayer.
Rewriting healthcare workflows with artificial intelligence
Zubair Ahsanco-founder and CEO of Max AI; Kanyi Maqubelamanaging partner, Related ventures; AND Varun Krishnamurthyco-founder and CEO, Health assured
In this panel, we are going to explore how healthcare organizations are reinventing post-prescribing workflows and AI documentation, transforming intake, billing, credentialing and patient care.
Inside the Family Office guide: How the richest invest in start-ups and enterprise funds
Marianna Bekkermanaging partner, Founders Bay; Amanda Danielsfounder, vice chairman and investor, 5840 Resources; Brett HortonChief Investment Officer, Paris-Roubaix Group; AND Daniel IdzkowskiIT director, IDIT Family Office
Deciphering the commands, diligence and pace of labor in family offices – so founders and emerging managers know how (and when) to interact this growing source of capital.
CVC: what’s the difference? What is their superpower?
Nicolas Sauvagepresident, TDK ventures
TDK Ventures CEO Nicolas Sauvage demystifies the modern CVC, revealing easy methods to discover the 20% that deliver strategic and financial value, act fast, and speed up founder success.
Startups, stories and the fight for attention
Jenny Birchfounder, CONTENTS; Allie Cefalopartner, marketing, Little Perkins; AND Chantelle Darbyfounding father of Darby PR
Eliminate noise with earned, owned and affiliate channels. Build a narrative that connects to PR, social and community, without repeating cycles.
Harnessing artificial intelligence for a higher digital future
Meghana Dhartechnology advisor and investor; AND Matt Madrigaltechnical director, Pinterest
Pragmatic AI adoption paths that users truly love: measurement, security, and change as AI touches all the things from discovery to commerce.
Being heard in the age of artificial intelligence
Qianwen Chengeneral manager, EchoHer; Fay Kaleldirector of products and projects, Headroom; AND Chenxi Wanggeneral partner, The rainy capital
How do brands, creators and products in a channel saturated with AI-generated content still feel human? Tactics for signal, trust and measurable growth.
Powering AI: The race to scale gigawatts of latest energy
Mike Schroepferfounder and partner, Gigascale capital; AND Garth Sheldon-Coulsonco-founder and CEO, Panthalasa
This panel will show how the world’s largest latest energy platform can power artificial intelligence and share lessons learned on easy methods to scale breakthrough clean technologies from R&D to market.
Artificial intelligence and agents: shaping the way we build, live and connect
Patrick Murphyco-founder and CEO, model; Alyx van der Vormfounder and CEO, Clyx; AND Jeremiah Owyanggeneral partner, Projects scale rapidly, AND Thomas Foleyrevenue leader, Composition
Real-world agent use cases spanning authoring, real estate and social tools, in addition to infrastructure and product decisions that turn latest into on a regular basis usability.
From Discovery to Disruption: Turning Research into Venture Support Companies
Pratika Nimbalkarageneral manager, Plaid semiconductors; Jared Oco-founder and CEO, SirenOption; Chon-TangManaging Partner, Berkeley SkyDeck Fund; Asad Tirmizigeneral manager, T-Robotics
The Translation Playbook: Validating markets, securing non-dilutive capital, and sequencing milestones so that deep tech passes through VC filters without losing the science edge.
SOSV: Where Deep Tech Is Going (It’s Not Just About Artificial Intelligence)
Westley Dangfundamental; Filip Sanderinvestment analyst; After Bronsongeneral partner; AND Sierra Brookssenior scientist and analyst, SOSV
IndieBioSF investors reveal how deep tech founders can transform breakthrough science into scalable, world-changing firms in biomanufacturing, materials, energy and health.
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