TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Full agenda reveal for the brand-new Going Public Stage

Summary

We recently unveiled the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — a new destination for founders navigating the complexities of company building, from early traction to IPO and beyond. Today, we’re excited to announce new agenda additions that bring even more insight and firepower to the stage, shown only at the 20th anniversary celebration of TechCrunch. Joining the speaker lineup are Eric Yuan, founder and CEO of Zoom Communications Inc., and Santi Subotovsky, general partner at Emergence. These trailblazing leaders will share candid perspectives on scaling companies, preparing for public markets, and steering through pivotal transitions. Whether you’re just getting started or mapping out your long-term strategy, the Going Public Stage offers lessons, frameworks, and stories that apply across every phase of the founder journey. Mark your calendar — the Going Public Stage is shaping up to be a highlight of Disrupt. Don’t miss it. Grab your ticket at the Regular Bird rate while you still can. Register now to save up to $668. Prices go up after September 26. How Long Should a Startup Stay Private? David George, general partner, Andreessen Horowitz Startups today can grow to huge valuations, cash out their employees, and stay private longer than those of previous eras. But that also means that late-stage startups are facing a whole new set of rules. George unpacks the shifting VC landscape, what the next generation of scaled startups needs to know, and how capital is being deployed in an era of tighter money and higher expectations. From IPO windows to secondary markets to the evolving role of growth investors, this fireside chat goes deep on what it really takes to build enduring companies in today’s market — and what’s coming next. What Comes After Breakout Success? Santi Subotovsky, general partner, Emergence; and Eric Yuan, founder and CEO, Zoom Communications Inc. Techcrunch event San Francisco | October 27-29, 2025 You’ve built the hit product — now what?...