TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits Moscone West in San Francisco on October 27–29, and for those who’re aiming for giant funding objectives, then leaning in on this session on October 29 on the Builders Stage is important. Three powerhouse voices in enterprise and AI-driven innovation will share what it actually takes to shut main rounds — lengthy earlier than you’re within the room with buyers.
Why this session issues
Elevating late-stage capital goes past hitting income targets. It’s about telling the suitable story, monitoring the suitable metrics, and constructing relationships that compound over time. Count on sharp insights, candid reflections, and actionable frameworks that founders can apply now to safe significant funding later.
Meet the specialists guiding the subsequent wave of progress
Andrea Thomaz, CEO and co-founder, Diligent Robotics — social robotics pioneer scaling AI {hardware} startups; reshaping healthcare workforce with collaborative robotics; founder’s perspective on constructing investor belief.
Zeya Yang, associate, IVP — former product chief at a16z, Plaid, and Dropbox; invests in AI-native startups like Graphite, Macro, and Tennr.
Lila Preston, head of progress fairness, Era Funding Administration — scaling impact-focused firms since 2004; board member for Nature’s Fynd and Pivot Bio; brings a worldwide monetary and mission-driven perspective.
Safe your spot at Disrupt 2025 with as much as $668 ticket financial savings
Be a part of 10,000+ startup and VC leaders for this must-attend dialog at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the place as we speak’s selections meet tomorrow’s innovation.
Save as much as $668 via September 26. Costs improve on September 27. Register now and save!
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San Francisco
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October 27-29, 2025
