Where tomorrow’s headline makers take the stage today

Zuckerberg, Benioff, Musk, Kalanick, Mayer, Dorsey and many other startup stars have been on the Disrupt stage long before they were in the headlines. TechCrunch continues to keep the pulse of the startup world and knowing which rising stars to cast for the bright lights of our stage is what makes Disrupt the must-attend event for the ecosystem. Disrupt delivers for founders who want to master Silicon Valley’s equations and provides an experience for enthusiasts who want to be a part of what's happening and relevant now.

Straight from the headlines of TechCrunch.com, at Disrupt you'll hear from people who are not only setting the rules but also changing the tech game. We know the startup experts, from funding to terms sheets, to company culture and growth marketing, to give founders the keys to success.

Discovering and launching early stage startups is our jam. From the Startup Battlefield competition to the hundreds of exhibitors in Startup Alley, Disrupt is where you'll find tomorrow’s big exits and future unicorns. If you’re a founder with a product and big visions for your future, you’re in the right place.

Disrupt provides a platform to make genuinely valuable connections with driven and focused people from all across the tech ecosystem. Whether you’re looking for funding, a new job, your new co-founder or investment, you'll efficiently and effectively connect with the right people.