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(TSLA)](/topic/tesla) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "a16z just raised $1.7B for AI infrastructure and here's where it's going Equity Podcast Andreessen Horowitz just raiseda whoppingnew$15 billionin funding.And a$1.7 billionchunkof that is going toitsinfrastructureteamthe one responsible for some of its biggest most prominentAI investments includingBlack Forrest Labs Cursor OpenAIElevenLabs IdeogramFaland dozens of others. A16zgeneral partnerwith the infra team Jennifer Li(who oversees suchinvestmentsasElevenLabs just valued at$11 billion);Ideagramand Fal has a clear thesis on wherethe team is looking to spenditslatest chunk of cash. Today on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jf9wY7goyzI) 2026-02-04T18:42Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Why top talent is walking away from OpenAI and xAI Equity Podcast AI companies have been hemorrhaging talent the past few weeks. Half of xAIs founding team has left the company some on their own others through restructuring while OpenAI is facing its own shakeups from the disbanding of its mission alignment team to the firing of a policy exec who opposed its adult mode feature. On this episode of TechCrunchs Equity podcast hosts Kirsten Korosec Anthony Ha and Sean O'Kane dig into the week's biggest deals and departures from billion-dollar bets on fusion and robotics to the tech exodus" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_K3w3skyzZg) 2026-02-13T19:56Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "How Bridgit Mendler went from Disney star to startup founder TechCrunch Disrupt [---] How did Bridgit Mendler shift from Disney star to startup founder The Northwood Space CEO joined #TechCrunchDisrupt2024 to discuss why her space startup invests in "unsexy problems." 🚀 #TechCrunch #technews #bridgitmendler #northwoodspace #startups" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eSfqnE5qRjk) 2024-10-30T16:45Z 665K followers, 124.6K engagements "Who will own your companys AI layer Gleans CEO explains Equity Podcast Enterprise AI is shifting fast from chatbots that answer questions to systems that actually do the work across an organization. But who will own the AI layer that powers all of it Glean which started as an enterprise search product has evolved into what it calls an AI work assistant aiming to sit underneath other AI experiences connecting to internal systems managing permissions and delivering intelligence wherever employees work. Investors are buying into the vision too the startup raised $150 million last year at a $7.2" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J8hFAOoUEM0) 2026-02-11T20:35Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Cybertruck Window Test [----] vs [----] Tesla TechCrunch Elon Musk has rolled out the first Cybertrucks but not before redoing the notorious window test" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KuZ8qodVHWo) 2023-11-30T21:19Z 665K followers, 46.4M engagements "How Peter Thiel Knows If A Startup Is Crazy Smart Or Just Crazy Disrupt SF [----] Josh Constine talks to Peter Thiel backstage at Disrupt SF [----]. Subscribe to TechCrunch Today: http://goo.gl/eg167 TechCrunch Disrupt is one of the most anticipated technology conferences of the year. From September 8th September 10th TechCrunch TV will be airing exclusive coverage from Pier [--] in San Francisco. Disrupt SF has an all new slate of outstanding startups influential speakers and celebrity guests. Peter Thiel Startup Company (Website Category) interview Techcrunch Disrupt SF [----] Disrupt SF [----] TC" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PeVjGpNpF6E) 2014-09-09T02:00Z 665K followers, 374.8K engagements "(Founder Stoires) Moot: How 4Chan Got Started Christopher Poole (aka Moot) explains the origins of 4Chan video video" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U2XQOuKvHkk) 2011-04-02T20:47Z 665K followers, 77.8K engagements "Sleep burnout and to keep thriving with Mamoon Hamid and Arianna Huffington on TechCrunch Live TC+ editor in chief and Equity co-host Alex Wilhelm talks with Mamoon Hamid partner at Kleiner Perkins and Arianna Huffington founder and CEO of Thrive Global. The two are longtime veterans of navigating the Silicon Valley waters and can speak directly to founders who are uneasy about the future. Whats more Huffingtons company is focused on improving employee wellness which itself is a timely topic with uncertainty in the air. TechCrunch Live records weekly each Wednesday at 12:00pm Pacific" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dWFsPFwWmtE) 2023-03-15T20:36Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Pavel Durov of Telegram: WhatsApp Sucks Mike Butcher sits down with Telegram's Pavel Durov to discuss the limitations of WhatsApp the importance of privacy and the implications of having ISIS as users. Subscribe to TechCrunch today: http://bit.ly/18J0X2e TechCrunch Disrupt is one of the most anticipated technology conferences of the year. Disrupt SF has an all new slate of outstanding startups influential speakers and celebrity guests. butcher durov isis mike panel pavel telegram butcher durov isis mike panel pavel telegram" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kVZN9QbtFgs) 2015-09-24T00:00Z 665K followers, 1M engagements "Vitalik Buterin describes Ethereum in his own words Disrupt SF [----] Vitalik Buterin explains Ethereum in his own words at Disrupt SF: https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/18/vitalik-buterin-explains-ethereum-in-his-own-words-at-disrupt-sf/ cryptocurrency ethereum bitcoin crypto technology cryptocurrency ethereum bitcoin crypto technology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0lJDy5wvwaU) 2017-09-26T20:04Z 665K followers, 75.4K engagements "Startup Battlefield Top [--] Session [--] TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Judges include Jon Chu (Partner Khosla Ventures) Madison Faulkner (Partner NEA) Ilya Kirnos (Founding Partner and CTO SignalFire) Miloni Madan Presler (Partner Institutional Venture Partners) Rinki Sethi (Founding Partner Lockstep) #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebook Bluesky: https://tcrn.ch/bluesky Mastodon:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7vKrkjzeHtE) 2025-10-31T00:19Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Cluely CEO Roy Lee on the necessity of virality TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Cluely founder Roy Lee has a simple message for startup founders: You should be thinking harder about how to go viral. Generally if youre not in deep tech then you need to low-key deep focus on distribution Lee said during this session with AI Senior Reporter Maxwell Zeff. Cluelys AI assistant grew famous this April with a viral claim that its undetectable windows could help you cheat on anything" and has since raised $15M from Andreessen Horowitz raising its visibility in the crowded AI market and the company's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8ZZ_slvE6DY) 2025-10-31T19:40Z 665K followers, 46.8K engagements "Zuckerberg reveals Meta Ray-Ban Display with neural band controls Watch Mark Zuckerberg reveal the Meta Ray-Ban Display which feature a high-res display and a neural band that controls actions like texting or selecting apps through "barely perceptible muscle movements." mark zuckerberg meta neural band ray ban display smart glasses mark zuckerberg meta neural band ray ban display smart glasses" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9UBDuhpLiLg) 2025-09-18T01:05Z 665K followers, 240.5K engagements "Day One Ventures' Masha Bucher on why every founder needs to be an influencer Equity Podcast Tech is racing ahead while society struggles to keep up. Masha Bucher founder and GP of Day One Ventures built her firm around closing that gap by combining venture capital with hands-on PR to help portfolio companies not just raise money but actually break through the noise. Day One's been an early backer of companies like World Superhuman and Remote.com with [--] of its portfolio companies hitting multibillion-dollar valuations. Today on TechCrunch's Equity podcast Rebecca Bellan sat down with Bucher" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K7FfrmKuk0I) 2025-12-03T19:39Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Are founders are the new influencers Founders are feeling the pressure to become influencers to get noticed. Masha Drokova joins Rebecca Bellan on this week's episode of Equity. Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/3Mj2KcJ" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KxIak2ZMgQM) 2025-12-06T20:12Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Phoebe Gates & Sophia Kianni on Phia podcasting and rapid growth TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Founders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni launched the AI tool Phia to inform shoppers about second-hand more sustainable options. The two have fueled Phia's success in part thanks to their podcast The Burnouts and they discussed the unconventional marketing wisdom that's afforded them at their TechCrunch Disrupt [----] discussion with Senior Digital Culture Reporter Amanda Silberling. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MKKrGGDkAL4) 2025-10-30T20:18Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Decentralizing Everything with Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Disrupt SF [----] AngelList's Naval Ravikant brings Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin onstage to explain what it is and why it's useful. Read more: https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/18/vitalik-buterin-explains-ethereum-in-his-own-words-at-disrupt-sf/ tech bitcoin ethereum cryptocurrency currency ico tech bitcoin ethereum cryptocurrency currency ico" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WSN5BaCzsbo) 2017-09-18T20:05Z 665K followers, 2.3M engagements "Airpods Adaptive Audio WWDC [--] TechCrunch Apple officially announced its new adaptive audio feature for Apple Airpods Learn more about the updates at TechCrunch.com. Join our members-only community TechCrunch+: https://tcrn.ch/plus Subscribe to TechCrunch newsletters: https://techcrunch.com/newsletters Follow TechCrunch: Website: https://techcrunch.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/techcrunch/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechCrunch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techcrunch/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techcrunch/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aOu7lrT-SPs) 2023-06-05T20:59Z 665K followers, 147.5K engagements "Lenovos fully transparent laptop concept MWC [--] TechCrunch Lenovos long-rumored transparent laptop is real and its existence is a testament to form over function #MWC24" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m3dvmZdTHvg) 2024-02-27T18:59Z 665K followers, 373.7K engagements "Touring Adobe headquarters Sarah Buhr visits Adobe's bay area headquarters to talk design and experience the office culture. Subscribe to TechCrunch today: http://bit.ly/18J0X2e TechCrunch is a leading technology media property dedicated to obsessively profiling startups reviewing new Internet products and breaking tech news. adobe adobe office office tour adobe tour adobe adobe office office tour adobe tour" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r_IW4L3f4eo) 2017-05-20T22:00Z 665K followers, 62K engagements "Meet Agility Robotics' Digit A robot made for logistics work ProMat [----] TechCrunch Meet Dog-E WowWees robot dog with life-like movements audio sensors to hear sounds touch sensors on its head nose and sides of its body and a tail that displays icons and messages to communicate Join our members-only community TechCrunch+: https://tcrn.ch/plus Subscribe to TechCrunch newsletters: https://techcrunch.com/newsletters Follow TechCrunch: Website: https://techcrunch.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/techcrunch/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechCrunch Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2zCh_6GO49c) 2023-03-20T23:03Z 665K followers, 749.1K engagements "Foldimate laundry folding robot Foldimate is a home laundry folding robot that can fold a variety of garments like shirts towels pants pillowcases with plans to add more in the future. The company has shown off a prototype with the final device slated for availability in [----]. foldimate laundry folding laundry robot laundry folding robot household robot folding robot foldimate laundry folding laundry robot laundry folding robot household robot folding robot" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C76osXtpLeM) 2018-08-28T16:35Z 665K followers, 2.3M engagements "Foldimates laundry folding robot TechCrunch Foldimates laundry folding robot Join our members-only community TechCrunch+: https://tcrn.ch/plus Subscribe to TechCrunch newsletters: https://techcrunch.com/newsletters Follow TechCrunch: Website: https://techcrunch.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/techcrunch/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechCrunch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techcrunch/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techcrunch/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DMsz3Bikcc0) 2023-04-03T17:55Z 665K followers, 106.4K engagements "Why Perplexity's Comet browser is one of many challenges to Google The way we look for information online is changing and Perplexity's new web browser is just the latest way it's trying to topple Google. But can it succeed perplexity perplexity ai perplexity comet perplexity perplexity ai perplexity comet" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fz68Ry3bmyw) 2025-07-19T19:06Z 665K followers, 27K engagements "Apple showcases the AirPods Pro 3's live translation Get a look at the real-time translation the new AirPods Pro [--] bring to your ears which you can prompt through a gesture. airpods airpods pro [--] apple apple event live translation airpods airpods pro [--] apple apple event live translation" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JTN0sOpYa4w) 2025-09-09T18:06Z 665K followers, 81.6K engagements "Startup Battlefield's top five finalists TechCrunch Disrupt [----] These finalists were selected from an initial pool of thousands of applicants with TechCrunchs editorial team narrowing the field down to the [---] companies that all joined us here at Disrupt with the Top [--] competing on the Disrupt Stage. Though shipping innovator Glid eventually took home the top honors the four other worthy competitors were. Charter Space: A fintech company for space MacroCycle: With the promise of making recycled plastic as inexpensive as virgin material Nephrogen: Using AI and screening for a delivery system" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P96Ovhwpfek) 2025-11-04T00:51Z 665K followers, 61K engagements "Soft Robotics' octopus-inspired robots industrial grippers Boston-based Soft Robotics brings cephalopod-inspired robotic grippers to a wide variety of factories. Read more here: http://tcrn.ch/2nqwkfm TechCrunch is a leading technology media property dedicated to obsessively profiling startups reviewing new Internet products and breaking tech news. Subscribe to TechCrunch today: http://bit.ly/18J0X2e soft robotics hand grippers manufacturing robot factory robot george whitesides octopus robot soft robotics hand grippers manufacturing robot factory robot george whitesides octopus robot" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X0XGure7mak) 2017-03-27T20:57Z 665K followers, 129.9K engagements "How Elon Musk is rewriting the rules on founder power Equity Podcast Elon Musk has merged SpaceX and xAI creating what might be the blueprint for a new Silicon Valley power structure. With his $800 billion net worth already rivaling historic conglomerate GE's peak market cap and Musk being vocal about his view that "tech victory is decided by velocity of innovation" the question isn't whether a personal conglomerate can be built but rather how far Musk himself is going to take it. Today on Equity we're unpacking this new era of the "everything" business whether we'll see others like Sam" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bKaeCIacZk8) 2026-02-06T18:40Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Elon Musk Shows Off Tesla's Humanoid Robot Optimus at We Robot Event TechCrunch Elon Musk showed off Teslas humanoid robot Optimus once again at the companys We Robot Event claiming: Whatever you can think of it will do."" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rpWQbBYpaUw) 2024-10-11T03:49Z 665K followers, 1.4M engagements "How much salary and equity to offer your first employees TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Early hires shape your startups future but only if you can attract and keep them. This TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel dives into building equity and benefits packages that compete with big tech without breaking your burn rate. Hear real-world strategies to align incentives boost retention and build a team that scales with advice from. Randi Jakubowitz Head of Operations & Talent [---] Ventures Rebecca Lee Whiting Fractional General Counsel for Early-Stage Startups Epigram Legal P.C. Yin Wu CEO Founder Pulley" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-wezUjn7T0U) 2025-11-13T23:21Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Expert perspectives on finding product market fit TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Building a product is hard. Building one that has customers chomping at the bit to get it is priced well and can deliver on its promises is far harder and always messy. Get insights on how to succeed TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel delivered by a founder whos lived that struggle and two investors who have helped many others get through it. They include. Rajat Bhageria Founder and CEO Chef Robotics Ann Bordetsky Partner NEA Murali Joshi Partner ICONIQ #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=02hqvJb64tg) 2025-11-06T18:33Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Silicon Valley's Thomas Middleditch takes charge during AI startup Othelia's pitch Disrupt [----] Startup Battlefield competitor Othelia which is building a storytelling platform that utilizes AI to serve as a Cursor or Photoshop-like tool had their pitch session interrupted by Silicon Valley star Thomas Middleditch who gave their pitch in their stead in his return to TechCrunch Disrupt after it prominently featured in the show's first season. Retrieving data. Wait a few seconds and try to cut or copy again. techcrunch techcrunch disrupt silicon valley thomas middleditch disrupt [----] techcrunch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0biriFuH0Z8) 2025-10-28T23:57Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "What is TechCrunch Disrupt Disrupt is where the startup world gathers to see the present and the future of tech in one place. Be inspired by the insights of today's leaders and tomorrow's best startups learn from industry analysts sharing their business expertise witness the latest innovations and up-and-coming founders and make the right connections easily to propel your business forward. technology startups entrepreneurship founders venture capital technology startups entrepreneurship founders venture capital" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0jwm9YWm6nk) 2019-03-15T01:17Z 665K followers, 10.8K engagements "An update with Startup Battlefield alumni geCKO Materials TechCrunch Disrupt [----] The [----] runner-up in the TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield geCKo Materials returned to the stage at this years show to debut new products as it pushes deeper into commercializing its tech. Founder Dr. Capella Kerst revealed four new uses of geCKos super-strong dry adhesive: a semiconductor wafer handling tool a robotic gripper for smooth surfaces (like solar panels or glass) a curved robotic end effector for more irregular shapes and an all-purpose gripper for robotic arms and you can watch their" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1Tb_UOQqeG8) 2025-10-31T21:00Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "How to Scale Without Venture Capital with Vanta and Sequoia How to Scale Without Venture Capital with Vanta and Sequoia" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1WQ8lcGIi0Q) 2023-03-16T20:00Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "The Dead Internet Theory is still alive The Dead Internet Theory is no longer at the margins as it makes a comeback amid the rise of AI slop in our feeds. AI Bot Dead Internet Theory Digg Social media AI Bot Dead Internet Theory Digg Social media" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1pZ0dnf5GeI) 2025-06-20T21:11Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Nvidias Project Digits is a personal AI supercomputer TechCrunch At #CES2025 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled Project Digits a personal AI supercomputer that provides access to the companys Grace Blackwell hardware platform in a compact form factor" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1tCjT9OtY_s) 2025-01-07T05:58Z 665K followers, 266.8K engagements "VCs offer live feedback on audience members' startup pitch decks TechCrunch Disrupt [----] An articulate alluring pitch presentation is a big part of successfully fundraising and yet its relatively uncommon for founders to get candid feedback on how they communicated the problem their solution and their path to success. During the Pitch Deck Teardown Index Ventures Partner Sofia Dolfe Lux Capital General Partner Deena Shakir and Greycroft Partner Marcie Vu offered their live feedback on decks submitted by audience members. #TechCrunchDisrupt2024 #Technology #Startups Subscribe for more on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=30Fll6KuDuQ) 2024-10-29T23:23Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "What Sequoia sees coming next with Roelof Botha TechCrunch Disrupt [----] As one of the most influential VCs of the modern era Roelof Botha has seen it all: booms busts and billion-dollar breakout bets. In this fireside chat the Sequoia Capital managing partner covers Sequoias latest seed and venture funds how the firm makes investment decisions the state of AI-driven company formation and advice for founders navigating todays fast-moving market. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=38m7mp8bngg) 2025-10-28T20:54Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Startup Battlefield's winner is Gld TechCrunch Disrupt [----] We have our Startup Battlefield victor Gld a company that aims to streamline the complex multistep process of moving shipping containers from ships to freight trains has already developed a range of hardware and software to do so including its first product GliderM. Id a hybrid-electric vehicle that can use a hook to pick up and move containers without needing forklifts. Founder Kevin Damoa had deal with logistics before as a 17-year-old in the U.S. Army tasked with moving tanks across the country and after stints with companies" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=49QN3jIThz0) 2025-10-30T19:19Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Meaning behind Founders Fund's name TechCrunch At last night's StrictlyVC event Trae Stephens General Partner at Founders Fund explained the meaning behind the firm's name" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7MODxbPNUOM) 2024-03-01T18:08Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Investor Elad Gil on the upside and early hurdles facing AI's ascent TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Before most of the world had even asked ChatGPT its first question Elad Gil was writing early checks into companies like Perplexity and Character.AI. In his TechCrunch Disrupt [----] session he dives deep into his own AI investment journey which started in [----] and identifies some potential targets for markets that are still unsettled like financial tooling and accounting. If you're looking for an edge on the future this is the session to catch up on. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7UI4TQ6e8gA) 2025-10-31T20:16Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Startup Battlefield Session 2: Mbodi Strong by Form Glid and more TechCrunch Disrupt [----] TechCrunchs iconic startup competition returns as entrepreneurs from around the world pitch expert judges and vie for the Startup Battlefield Cup and $100000. This batch of finalists includes. Mbodi: Teaching robots new skills via natural language and enabling productionready autonomy deployment in minutes. Skyline Nav AI: Delivering GPS-independent navigation for drones vehicles aircraft and ships using computer vision and geospatial data to localize within [-----] cm even without GPS cellular or Wi-Fi." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8KsnYRk5BUc) 2025-10-29T04:39Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Finalist Electrified Thermal Pitches at Startup Battlefield TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Electrified Thermal uses intermittent renewables or off-peak electricity through a thermal battery to provide on-demand industrial-grade heat. This is their Startup Battlefield pitch from TechCrunch Disrupt [----]. #TCDisrupt2023 #Technology #Startups Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebook Read more: https://techcrunch.com/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8fzs7clo66U) 2023-09-21T20:05Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Laying the groundwork for a new space economy TechCrunch Disrupt [----] The next wave of space startups is not just building rockets its building an entire ecosystem. The CEOs of Northwood Space True Anomaly and Vast Space joined us at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] to discuss how their companies are creating infrastructure enabling new markets and laying the foundations for a thriving space economy. From orbital services to next-generation satellite networks this session explores the building blocks of a future where commercial space is a critical part of global tech. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9UjWpT9k5EM) 2025-11-05T00:27Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Bluesky CEO is a Digital Rights Activist StrictlyVC TechCrunch Sponsored by Harmonic: At last night's StrictlyVC event Bluesky CEO Jay Graber speaks to the importance of open social networks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9vo1VbKb8_I) 2024-12-05T21:59Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Making global hiring and crypto payments less intimidating TechCrunch Disrupt [----] For many building global teams is no longer optional its survival. A new wave of fintech innovation is unbundling payroll from banks leveraging digital wallets stablecoins and crypto rails to move money instantly globally and at lower cost. This #sponsored TechCrunch Disrupt [----] session explores how founders and investors should think about payroll as the next frontier of financial infrastructure where payments meet compliance and startups can turn global talent into a competitive advantage. You'll hear from" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9wP4a_TGfu8) 2025-11-07T21:19Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on the vitality of the startup community TechCrunch Disrupt [----] I think we should be the testbed for emerging technology and AI and healthcare tech and all of it Lurie said Wednesday on the main stage of TechCrunch Disrupt. We always have been and under my leadership we will continue to lead and lean in. In this appearance at San Francisco's defining startup event Lurie also provides a peek into his conversations with President Trump that contributed to the White House pulling back on the planned deployment of National Guard in the city." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A2imzpR3QG0) 2025-10-29T21:07Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "SpaceX is coming to the public markets and secondaries are already on fire Equity Podcast SpaceX is reportedly lining up four major Wall Street banks for a [----] IPO that could provide the reset the market needs. The company just completed a tender offer at an $800 billion valuation and secondary market demand is through the roof. If SpaceX goes public anywhere near its rumored $1.5 trillion valuation it could trigger an IPO cascade for other late-stage unicorns like OpenAI Stripe and Databricks. Today on TechCrunchs Equity podcast Rebecca Bellan spoke with Greg Martin Managing Director at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A5mGxKcOD4c) 2026-01-28T19:15Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "The Kohler Numi [--] brings smarts to your parts The Kohler Numi [--] is one of the wildest - and smartest - toilets on the market. This $7000 commode is completely hands free and plays music and birdsong while you go. It's truly an amazing little robot. techcrunch ces2019 numi toilet kohler kohler numi [--] techcrunch ces2019 numi toilet kohler kohler numi 2" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AqWRDDSTq0g) 2019-01-13T21:00Z 665K followers, 142.5K engagements "Aerospace's startup showcase: The companies solving space's hard problems TechCrunch Disrupt [----] AI is transforming countless industries and space is no exception. The Aerospace Corporation is hosting a #sponsored pitch-off at TechCrunch Disrupt to showcase startups working on innovative AI solutions to the hardest problems in space exploration orbital intelligence and infrastructure. Participating companies include. Magma Space Little PlLace Labs Orbital Robotics Scout Space #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B2yQrUy0n5s) 2025-11-04T23:30Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "AI that scales: Lessons from the frontlines TechCrunch Disrupt [----] The headlines say AI pilots are stalling. The reality Global leaders are already scaling AI in productionreshaping manufacturing operations moving billions of payments and transforming the grocery experience. For SymphonyAI and other industry leaders the difference is focus. And in this #sponsored discussion at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] a panel of experts discusses exactly what that means including. Sanjay Dhawan CEO of SymphonyAI Tamara Pattison SVP Chief Digital Officer with The Save Mart Companies Harmeet Bala SVP Global" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BTdf8561C4w) 2025-11-13T21:13Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Mach Industries CEO Ethan Thornton on the intersection of AI and defense TechCrunch Disrupt [----] From stealth mode to center stage Mach Industries is bringing AI into one of the worlds most complex and controversial sectors: defense. CEO Ethan Thornton joins us to talk about what it takes to build in high-stakes environments where speed and autonomy matter most and why next-gen infrastructure starts with rethinking the fundamentals. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BiD-CmBKPys) 2025-11-05T20:49Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Brain-computer interfaces are coming faster than you think StrictlyVC Palo Alto Science Corp founder Max Hodak discusses how brain-computer interfaces are arriving faster than anyone realizes. The Neuralink co-founder and former president shares how his company achieved what may be the biggest breakthrough in vision restoration in decades enabling 80% of blind patients to read again with a tiny retinal implant smaller than a grain of rice. In this conversation he explores the near-term commercial path for BCIs through medical applications the long-term potential for cognitive enhancement and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CPA3laosxKE) 2025-12-05T00:17Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "What VCs really want to hear in your pitch TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Hear directly from VCs on what they love what makes them cringe and the subtle signals founders often miss. This panel reveals insider tips to help you craft a pitch that grabs attention builds trust and wins the right checks with guests including. Medha Agarwal General Partner defy.vc Jyoti Bansal CEO and Co-Founder Harness Jennifer Neundorfer Co-Founder Managing Partner January Ventures #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EKerD4HU21Q) 2025-11-04T23:05Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Matt Cohler Benchmark Capital TechCrunch interviews Benchmark Capital general partner Matt Cohler at the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland. January [----] techcrunch benchmark techcrunch benchmark" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EbnrmRj9Rz8) 2010-02-04T19:28Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "The increasingly real impact of synthetic voices with ElevenLabs' CEO TechCrunch Disrupt [----] From audiobooks to avatars synthetic speech is having a moment. ElevenLabs is helping lead the charge. CEO Mati Staniszewski joined the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] to explore what it takes to build AI that speaks like us and how voice technology is reshaping the creative industries accessibility and entertainment. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F1VJVCg3Vyg) 2025-11-05T20:49Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Riding in a Zoox robotaxi in Las Vegas TechCrunch Riding in a custom-built Zoox robotaxi on the Las Vegas Strip at #CES2025" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FdxCViIG4V0) 2025-01-10T20:52Z 665K followers, 47.4K engagements "Matt Mullenweg: The Future of WordPress and the Web TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Matt Mullenweg is co-founder of WordPress the ubiquitous open source platform powering much of the web. Hes also CEO of Automattic which was valued at $7.5 billion in its most recent funding round. Mullenweg will join us to discuss his founder journey and where WordPress and the web go next. #TechCrunchDisrupt2024 #Technology #Startups Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fn_HzfI_sW0) 2024-10-30T22:12Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Yuri Milner DST Talks About Facebook & Zynga Investments Facebook's Yuri Milner talks to TechCrunch about his recent investments in Facebook Zynga and others. Filmed at the World Economic Forum at Davos Switzerland. techcrunch wef zynga facebook techcrunch wef zynga facebook" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GmS0R5y-wHY) 2010-01-27T13:31Z 665K followers, 13.9K engagements "Experience comma.ais openpilot in this test drive with founder George Hotz TryTech TechCrunch Experience comma.ais openpilot in this test drive with founder George Hotz Join our members-only community TechCrunch+: https://tcrn.ch/plus Subscribe to TechCrunch newsletters: https://techcrunch.com/newsletters Follow TechCrunch: Website: https://techcrunch.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/techcrunch/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechCrunch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techcrunch/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techcrunch/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GpcXWpawi3U) 2023-04-05T16:14Z 665K followers, 92.4K engagements "Brynn Putnam reveals her new gaming hardware: Board TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Brynn Putnam the founder behind the connected fitness startup Mirror returned to TechCrunch Disrupt with a new startup: a tech-powered gaming console that combines the best of board games and video games called Board. Watch Brynn showcase the new gaming platform or get the rundown here: https://tcrn.ch/48OPiGI #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gr9VJuxrVvA) 2025-10-29T18:50Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "JetBrains asks the question: Can you vibe code enterprise software TechCrunch Disrupt [----] AIs evolving role in software development has created a tension between rapid code generation and quality. In the real world true disruption is more than just velocity its about delivering intelligent reliable software at scale. You cant vibe-code mission-critical systems. Businesses need security compliance and measurable ROI not hype. In this #sponsored TechCrunch Disrupt [----] session Arun Gupta VP Developer Experience at JetBrains delivers insights about how AI built for developers is reshaping the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H-ouXWPZpWE) 2025-11-13T21:06Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Funding the Future of Robots with DCVC Playground Global & Founders X Ventures As funding has dried up for many startups robotics have weathered the storm quite well. The pandemic has fueled investments in the category as more companies look toward automated solutions and the trend shows no sign of slowing any time soon. TechCrunch Reporter Natasha Mascarenhas hosts this panel. Read more on this topic here: https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/21/robotics-scene-continues-to-be-bullish-but-layoffs-are-looming/ This panel is part of TechCrunch Sessions: Robotics 2022." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H0xmgDfhZwk) 2022-07-21T16:30Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Power Play With Benchmark Capital's Matt Cohler TechCrunch Disrupt SF [----] - Tuesday Morning Full Sessions on Disrupt SF [----] Full Sessions created by TechCrunch Disrupt San Fransisco disrupt sf [----] TechCrunch Disrupt TechCrunch Disrupt tech technology Disrupt San Fransisco disrupt sf [----] TechCrunch Disrupt TechCrunch Disrupt tech technology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HwIDRVtAuNA) 2012-09-21T13:20Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Skype shuts down after [--] years TechCrunch Its the end of an era after [--] years Skype is shutting down 🙏" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IA2h8-AwVUA) 2025-05-02T15:48Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "How to pitch when you're at the inception stage TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Raising pre-seed and seed-stage capital at the inception stage means pitching without a product users or traction just a vision and a founder story. In this TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel Wesley Chan of FPV Ventures and Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures share what they look for in the earliest-stage founders and how to stand out when you have little more than an idea. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ILQ6WkufBs8) 2025-11-06T18:43Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "a16z's perspective on how long a startup should stay private TechCrunch Disrupt [----] 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. In this TechCrunch Disrupt [----] session a16z's David 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. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KCpaeloGXz8) 2025-11-05T18:20Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Thomas Middleditch explains why he returned to TechCrunch Disrupt Surprise Silicon Valley star Thomas Middleditch returned to #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 to pitch Othelias AI storytelling platform and this is why he picked them over other startups. disrupt disrupt [----] silicon valley techcrunch disrupt thomas middleditch disrupt disrupt [----] silicon valley techcrunch disrupt thomas middleditch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KPbUdpYwoYc) 2025-10-28T22:00Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Tony Fadell on mission-driven a**holes at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Tony Fadell the father of the iPod and founder of Nest took the stage at #TechCrunchDisrupt2024 to talk about how building the next generation of deep tech startups requires mission-driven a**holes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KSIc-77T8dk) 2024-10-30T17:36Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Startup Battlefield's Finalist Pitch Competition TechCrunch Disrupt [----] The grand final of TechCrunchs iconic startup competition at TechCrunch Disrupt [----]. Watch the final [--] teams from around the world pitch expert judges and vie for the Battlefield Cup and $100000. TechCrunchs Startup Battlefield [---] is the worlds preeminent startup competition with alumni like Vurb Trello Mint Dropbox Yammer Tripit Redbeacon Qwiki Getaround and Soluto. Startup Battlefield [---] showcases the top [---] startups from around the globe across multiple industries every year at TechCrunch Disrupt." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L5UoR0gnHeg) 2024-10-30T21:04Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Backstage With Jim Goetz Semil Shah talks to Jim Goetz of Sequoia Capital backstage at TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco. jim goetz sequoia capital TechCrunch Disrupt TechCrunch Disrupt tech technology jim goetz sequoia capital TechCrunch Disrupt TechCrunch Disrupt tech technology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OvUsiowCSi4) 2012-09-21T13:36Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Robot Cops Are Real Sarah Buhr visits Knightscope to learn about monitoring robots and how they can improve mall stadium and business security. Read full article: http://techcrunch.com/2015/12/31/meet-knightscopes-crime-fighting-robots/ Subscribe to TechCrunch today: http://bit.ly/18J0X2e TechCrunch is a leading technology media property dedicated to obsessively profiling startups reviewing new Internet products and breaking tech news. knightscope r2d2 robots knightscope r2d2 robots" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PbLdf47-Pk4) 2015-12-31T22:09Z 665K followers, 256.1K engagements "How WitnessAI raised $58M to solve enterprise AIs biggest risk Equity Podcast As companies deploy AI-powered chatbots agents and copilots across their operations they're facing a new risk: how do you let employees and AI agents use powerful AI tools without accidentally leaking sensitive data violating compliance rules or opening the door to prompt-based injections Witness AI just raised $58 million to find a solution building what they call "the confidence layer for enterprise AI." Today on TechCrunchs Equity podcast Rebecca Bellan was joined by Barmak Meftah co-founder and partner at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QNRWT2OQ2nw) 2026-01-14T20:17Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "The consumer AI products OpenAI "wont want to kill" Equity Podcast Vanessa Larcopartner atPremiseand former partner at NEA thinks [----] will finally be the year of consumer AI. Larcowho'sbeen investing in consumer andprosumerfor years thinkswe'reabout to seea shift in how consumers spend time online with AI powering concierge-like services. The question is will legacy consumer products like WebMD and TripAdvisor continue to exist as standalone appsor will they just get absorbed into ChatGPT or Meta AI And where can startups carve out an AI-powered niche forthemselves Today on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QSu9Vx63RIU) 2026-01-07T17:49Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Fizz social app's CEO on why anon works Equity Podcast Fizz is betting that Gen Z is tired of performing their lives on Instagram and TikTok. What started as a pandemic-era group chat frustration has turned into the dominant social platform on college campuses across the US focused on the 99% of life that doesn't make it into a highlight reel. Capturing the attention of a demographic typically glued to Instagram and TikTok the app's hybrid anonymous model and hyperlocal focus has made it what Solomon calls "the biggest college social app since Facebook. Today we're bringing you a conversation" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QYM6m3yEhgk) 2025-12-31T15:00Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Day Two With Netflix Slate Auto Phoebe Gates Startup Battlefield Today marks the second day of TechCrunch Disrupt [----] and before we dive into our packed agenda remember that its not too late to get a ticket for our entire three-day event: https://tcrn.ch/4naFknr The Startup Battlefield Session [--] Judges include Jon Chu (Partner Khosla Ventures) Madison Faulkner (Partner NEA) Ilya Kirnos (Founding Partner and CTO SignalFire) Miloni Madan Presler (Partner Institutional Venture Partners) Rinki Sethi (Founding Partner Lockstep) Whats Next for Netflix and Streaming Itself" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RERxHqaC8FQ) 2025-10-28T14:32Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Netflix's interactive future with CTO Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone announced at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] that they're expanding into immersive and interactive experiences starting with real-time voting in addition to revealing their perspective on how they're competing with vertical video and notably not competing with TikTok. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RjI8hFzwZUA) 2025-10-29T17:43Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Ajay Agarwal of Bain Capital Ventures Ask a VC Leena Rao asks your questions to the Managing Director of Bain Capital Ventures Ajay Agarwal. Ajay explains how much capital startups should raise and more. Subscribe to TechCrunch TV: http://goo.gl/eg167 ajay agarwal ask a vc bain capital ventures leena rao ajay agarwal ask a vc bain capital ventures leena rao" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SKp2SPh1Rd4) 2013-02-21T20:10Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Scale Ventures Partners on the opportunity in vertical investments Scale Ventures Partners' Jeremy Kaufmann and Alex Niehenke joined us for a StrictlyVC discussion in San Francisco and they had a more candid take on the impact of AI on the workforce than many within the tech community. Instead of obscuring the impacts to avoid the risk "people in the Midwest say nasty things about us" Niehenke said the community should be honest about the likelihood AI eliminates jobs and potential leads to more benefits further down the line. And Kaufmann went into detail about Scale's focus on opportunities" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SyDjtd4wIpc) 2024-12-05T21:34Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "What most VCs wont tell you about raising capital Venture capitalists Ross Fubini (XYZ Ventures) and Leslie Feinzaig (Graham & Walker Ventures) pull back the curtain on how VCs build their own go-to-market strategies not just how they evaluate startups but how they win over LPs and founders alike. In this episode of Build Mode they share hard-won lessons from raising their first funds and how that experience allows them to empathize with founders. They discuss why "founder-market fit" applies to VCs too how authentic thought leadership beats manufactured content and why the best investor" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Sz_y6tA_6dc) 2025-12-11T20:34Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Uber and Nuro on how AI is driving the future of transportation TechCrunch Disrupt [----] From ride-hailing at massive global scale to autonomous delivery bots on neighborhood streets AI is reinventing how people and goods move. Uber CTO Praveen Naga and Nuro Co-Founder Dave Ferguson took to TechCrunch Disrupt [----] to discuss the breakthroughs shaping mobility the challenges of deploying AI in unpredictable real-world environments and what the next decade of transportation will look like. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Tr43ESFWJLg) 2025-11-17T23:28Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Creative machines and where AI and imagination meet TechCrunch Disrupt [----] AI is no longer just optimizing workflows; its co-creating art media and experiences in ways were only beginning to understand. In this TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel Wonder Dynamics CEO Nikola Todorovic joins creative technologists Soyoung Lee Co-Founder & GTM Twelve Labs and Prateek Dixit Co-founder PocketFM to explore how AI is reshaping the creative process blurring the lines between artist and algorithm and opening up new frontiers for storytellers designers and dreamers alike. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Uq1r9MliiWg) 2025-11-05T17:32Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Fei-Fei Li Professor at Stanford University & Chief Technologist at Google Cloud MAKERS Fei-Fei Li came to the U.S. from China at [--] with a love for science and she never looked back. Educated at Princeton and Caltech her early work in robotics revolutionized machine learning and AI. Her focus on inclusion in tech careers and diversity in what we teach machines suggests that tomorrows robots wont be sexist. makers.com/techmakers Fei Fei li Fei Fei Li google Fei Fei Li google scholar Fei Fei Li deep learning Fei Fei Li AI Fei Fei Li Stanford Fei Fei Li twitter Fei Fei Li publications" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UvauKbNiX7k) 2018-03-11T18:30Z 665K followers, 25.5K engagements "Startup Battlefield Top [--] Session [--] TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Judges include Leslie Feinzaig Ross Fubini (XYZ Venture Capital) Ben Quazzo (Partner Accel) Doug Pepper (ICONIQ) Santi Subotovsky (Emergence). Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebook Bluesky: https://tcrn.ch/bluesky Mastodon: https://tcrn.ch/mstdn Read more: https://techcrunch.com/ techcrunch techcrunch disrupt disrupt [----] startup battlefield startup" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UyL2_aq60UA) 2025-10-31T00:27Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "2024 Startup Battlefield Top [--] Finalists: Session [--] TechCrunch Disrupt [----] TechCrunch editorial hand-selected [---] startups out of thousands of applicants to comprise the Startup Battlefield [---]. This year TechCrunch saw the highest number of applications across the largest spread of countries and industries. Of the [---] [--] companies have been selected as finalists to battle it out on the Disrupt Stage for the $100000 equity-free grand prize and the coveted Disrupt Cup. Less than 1% of applicants to the Startup Battlefield program are selected as a Top [--] Finalist making it one of the most" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=V5CC-WT6_ic) 2024-10-28T19:46Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Pavegen plans to power the world with footsteps UK startup Pavegen plans to take its ingenious technology which turns the kinetic energy from footsteps into electricity and apply it to many other areas beyond the sidewalk. Mike Butcher visited their London headquarters to learn more about where it's currently installed and the future of using footsteps as a source of power. Subscribe to TechCrunch today: http://bit.ly/18J0X2e TechCrunch is a leading technology media property dedicated to obsessively profiling startups reviewing new Internet products and breaking tech news. pavegen power" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VD15-2Uriyc) 2017-01-23T21:52Z 665K followers, 589.4K engagements "Waymo's pursuit of transparency not perfection with Tekedra Mawakana TechCrunch Disrupt [----] During her session at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana spoke at length about the company's ambitions for expansion but also addressed one of the biggest hurdles in its way: public perception. In instances in which a Waymo vehicle makes a questionable decision Mawakana said that it's "important to recognize its not going to be perfection but that doesnt mean you shouldnt be accountable for transparency but later on concluded that she thinks society will accept a fatality caused by" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WXLgzP3gv2k) 2025-11-03T22:47Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Pavel Durov on Why WhatsApp Sucks the Most Pavel Durov on Why WhatsApp Sucks the Most disrupt sf [----] tc disrupt techcrunch disrupt [----] disrupt sf [----] tc disrupt techcrunch disrupt 2015" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WzTEygXtNh8) 2015-09-22T06:30Z 665K followers, 77.1K engagements "Slate Auto's customized truck makes its TechCrunch Disrupt [----] debut @SlateAuto touts its ability to customize its trucks and yes they got the theming spot-on at #TechCrunchDisrupt2025. disrupt [----] slate auto slate truck techcrunch disrupt techcrunch disrupt [----] disrupt [----] slate auto slate truck techcrunch disrupt techcrunch disrupt 2025" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XNqd3SONT7I) 2025-10-29T18:39Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Everything you need to know before an exit TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Go public get acquired or double down and stay private In todays unpredictable market founders need to think about exit strategy earlier and more strategically than ever. This TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel brings together two top VCs and a seasoned CEO to unpack how to set your company up for every option. Whether youre [--] months out or just starting to scale this conversation is all about making smart moves now for whatever comes next. Our expert panel includes. Jai Das Co-founder President and Partner Sapphire Dan Springer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YDwRiBvenXE) 2025-11-07T23:13Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Thrive Capital's Josh Kushner On Change Health Insurance With Oscar Last week we sat down with Thrive Capital founder Josh Kushner to talk about his venture into the healthcare industry through the launch of Oscar. Kushner co-founded Oscar to take on the world of health insurance and to actually create a better more modern consumer-friendly health insurance company. Kushner talks about how Oscar is changing the way consumers interact with the insurer through data mining better customer service and more. Subscribe to TechCrunch today: http://bit.ly/18J0X2e josh kushner josh kushner interview" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZXWqx9fVmXw) 2014-02-13T21:31Z 665K followers, 130.5K engagements "What's next with the minds behind Meta and Twitter TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Join Adam Bain (former COO Twitter) Dick Costolo (former CEO Twitter) and David Fischer (former Chief Revenue Officer Meta) of [--] Advisors joined us at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] for an insider fireside chat on what it really takes to build scale and fund early-stage startups today. They brought their perspective on everything from product to growth to fundraising offering candid advice and fresh perspectives from three industry veterans shaping the next wave of tech success. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_t7S3vztXLs) 2025-11-06T17:37Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Where VCs are placing their bets in [----] TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Curious where the smart money is heading next This TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel brings together top VCs to share their [----] investment priorities emerging sectors and what innovations are catching their eye. Early-stage founders this one is for you to get a rare glimpse into the trends and technologies that could shape your business in the year ahead. Nina Achadjian Partner Index Ventures Jerry Chen General Partner Greylock Peter Deng General Partner Felicis #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_zUnVik1xvE) 2025-11-06T18:18Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Meta Ray-Bans Glasses Live Translation Demo TechCrunch Mark Zuckerberg and and mixed martial artist Brandon Moreno demo Meta Ray-Bans' new live translation feature at Meta Connect 2024" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a1PmPrUnu6Y) 2024-09-26T16:07Z 665K followers, 113.5K engagements "How to prepare for a later stage raise right now TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Raising later-stage rounds takes more than luck its about strategy from day one. Join two exceptional VCs in this TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel as they share how to build metrics storytelling and relationships that position your startup for future funding success. Sadi Khan Founder and CEO Aven Lila Preston Head of Growth Equity Generation Investment Management #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aMoXUP59Ze0) 2025-11-18T16:13Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Signal's Meredith Whittaker on AI's Privacy Dangers TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Signal is regarded as the gold standard in user privacy steadfastly adhering to protecting user data and advocating for end-to-end encrypted messaging. Meredith Whittaker Signal Foundation president joined TechCrunch Disrupt [----] to discuss what's next for the company and how artificial intelligence could be used as the foundation of future surveillance technology. #TCDisrupt2023 #Technology #Startups Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=amNriUZNP8w) 2023-09-21T22:34Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "2024 Startup Battlefield Top [--] Finalists: Session [--] TechCrunch Disrupt [----] TechCrunch editorial hand-selected [---] startups out of thousands of applicants to comprise the Startup Battlefield [---]. This year TechCrunch saw the highest number of applications across the largest spread of countries and industries. Of the [---] [--] companies have been selected as finalists to battle it out on the Disrupt Stage for the $100000 equity-free grand prize and the coveted Disrupt Cup. Less than 1% of applicants to the Startup Battlefield program are selected as a Top [--] Finalist making it one of the most" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aon2-k-pBik) 2024-10-28T22:59Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Zoom's CEO on what comes after breakout success TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Youve built the hit product now what Zoom CEO Eric Yuan and Emergence GP Santi Subotovsky take the stage to dig into what comes after the breakout moment. From expanding into new markets to launching the next product bets this panel explores how great companies avoid becoming one-hit wonders. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b6j8mt75g-c) 2025-11-07T22:52Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas on the rush toward an AI-curated web TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Perplexity's AI-powered search engine might be the next stage of interacting with the web and knowledge in general - or not. But the company is certainly risking it all to manifest that future even if it ruffles a few feathers along the way. Hear from Perplexity Co-Founder & CEO Aravind Srinivas on how the company plans to take on all comers in this new category of tech. #TechCrunchDisrupt2024 #Technology #Startups Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d3boSs5pO9w) 2024-10-30T23:18Z 665K followers, 15.7K engagements "Do startups still need Silicon Valley TechCrunch Disrupt [----] While Silicon Valley is still the startup capital how important is access to it anymore This TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel features a debate as to whether founders must plant roots in the Valley to succeed or if opportunity is so strong elsewhere that they dont need it. Hear perspectives from investors and founders redefining what it means to build scale and fund a company in todays decentralized tech world including. Anh-Tho Chuong CEO & Co-Founder Lago David Hall Managing Partner Revolution/Rise of the Rest Tawni Nazario-Cranz" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dOG_TxxevrM) 2025-11-05T22:39Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Making sound investments in [----] with Ashton Kutcher TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Watch as Sound Ventures partners Ashton Kutcher Effie Epstein and Guy Oseary discuss their firms big bet on AI the influence of celebrity status and the trends they are currently tracking at Disrupt [----]. #TechCrunchDisrupt2024 #Technology #Startups Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dd2tsETTB9Q) 2024-10-29T21:52Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "How Fizz and Campus build communities and companies that last TechCrunch Disrupt [----] What happens when you design around people not institutions Tade Oyerinde founder and chancellor of Campus and Teddy Solomon co-founder and CEO of Fizz will discuss how they built companies that tapped into community to break through the noise. From Fizzs rise as a fast-growing social platform for college students to Campuss ambitious mission to reinvent higher education they explore product design lessons in scaling amidst competition and how founders can balance vision with adaptability in this TechCrunch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dxU1BYXSEJ4) 2025-11-18T16:13Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Astro Teller shares what actually makes a moonshot TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Astro Teller CEO of X Alphabets moonshot factorywhere the company incubates the nearly impossible shared a look into what makes a moonshot and detailed the companys fail fast mantra at theTechCrunch Disrupt 2025conference. Check out the full Disrupt [----] archive here:https://bit.ly/4nvWdsb #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eP2Hgh63-KQ) 2025-10-28T19:16Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Vinod Khosla on softening the blow from AGI and other future bets TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Legendary investor Vinod Khosla has a bold vision for how society could be reconfigured to share the abundance created by AI technology. Speaking at the TechCrunch Disrupt [----] the Khosla Ventures founder suggested the U.S. government could take a 10% stake in all public corporations and redistribute that corporate wealth to the public at large.and that's just the start of the predictions and recommendations he presented during his latest discussion. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=epQsez9Fuek) 2025-10-30T23:37Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Inside CES 2026's physical AI takeover Equity Podcast After years of chatbots and image generators AI is finally leaving the screen. At CES [----] that shift became impossible to ignore. The annual tech showcase in Las Vegas was dominated by "physical AI" and robotics from Boston Dynamic's newly redesigned Atlas humanoid robot to AI-powered ice makers (yes really). The companies in attendance clearly want consumers to know: AI isn't just capable of answering questions anymore. It's ready to movecar parts in factories catchcatching drones with net guns and dance in automaker booths. Today on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gNx6cHWQny4) 2026-01-09T18:18Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "How AI is fueling innovation in aviation TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Epic Aircraft is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence across design testing certification workflows and customer support. And in this #sponsored TechCrunch Disrupt [----] session you can get an inside look at how AI is reshaping the future of flight what aerospace can learn from startup culture and how innovation is accelerating speed safety and performance. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hqhXNFE0C4Y) 2025-11-04T23:13Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Supabase hit $5B by turning down million-dollar contracts. Here's why. Equity Podcast Vibe coding has taken the tech industry by storm and it's not just the Lovables and Replits of the world that are winning. The startups building the infrastructure behind them are cashing in too. Supabase the open-source database platform that's become the backend of choice for the vibe-coding world raised $100 million at a $5 billion valuation just months after closing $200 million at $2 billion. But co-founder and CEO Paul Copplestone has a surprising strategy: he keeps turning down million-dollar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=i-XT4dhHeHA) 2025-11-28T17:30Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Inside Planet [--] the worlds largest cannabis dispensary We got a backstage tour into the worlds largest cannabis dispensary just blocks away from the Las Vegas strip. TechCrunch is a leading technology media property dedicated to obsessively profiling startups reviewing new Internet products and breaking tech news. Subscribe to TechCrunch today: http://bit.ly/18J0X2e marijuana planet [--] las vegas cannabis weed marijuana planet [--] las vegas cannabis weed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jHNnzNR1SKw) 2020-03-23T15:44Z 665K followers, 291K engagements "What VCs actually want from AI companies before they invest TechCrunch Disrupt [----] From model infrastructure to niche applications AI is producing a new breed of founders and a new set of investor expectations. In this TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel top VCs share whats catching their eye (and whats not) how theyre thinking about defensibility in a world of AI monopolies and what founders need to show to get that next term sheet. Our speakers include. Aileen Lee Founder Cowboy Ventures Steve Jang Founder/Managing Partner Kindred Ventures Jon McNeill CEO & Co-founder DVx Ventures" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jqq_RNLlYUs) 2025-11-05T18:08Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Watch the Startup Battlefield champion Tristan Thompson SF Mayor Lurie Today marks the third day of TechCrunch Disrupt [----] and before we dive into our packed agenda.even though we're on our final day its not too late to get a ticket for our last day at a 50% discount: https://tcrn.ch/4naFknr Rebuilding the City that Builds Startups: Daniel Lurie (Mayor of San Francisco City and County of San Francisco) A Conversation with Investor Extraordinaire: Elad Gil (Gil & Co.) Survive Scale Reinvent: Lessons from a Cloud OG: Aaron Levie (co-founder and CEO Box) Startup" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kJCB2He9lpA) 2025-10-29T16:35Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Mercor CEO Brendan Foody on using AI for a "new future of work" TechCrunch Disrupt [----] AI isnt just changing how we work its redefining who gets to work how teams are built and what talent looks like in a global automated economy. Brendan Foody co-founder and CEO of Mercor joins the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] to discuss how his company is using artificial intelligence to connect talent with opportunity in new ways the implications for hiring and upskilling in an AI-first world and what the next generation of work platforms will look like. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lLWk5XWZDOY) 2025-11-05T17:52Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Silicon Valley's Thomas Middleditch on the TechCrunch Disrupt vibes What resonates the most with Silicon Valley star Thomas Middleditch upon his return to #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 The problem-solving community disrupt [----] silicon valley techcrunch techcrunch disrupt techcrunch disrupt [----] thomas middleditch disrupt [----] silicon valley techcrunch techcrunch disrupt techcrunch disrupt [----] thomas middleditch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=l_nffIDQ3fE) 2025-10-29T00:06Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "David Sacks: Yammer as Enterprise Company Sarah Lacy interviews David Sacks Founder and CEO of Yammer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mPneFGpS0tU) 2012-02-17T04:59Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Cyan Banister (Founders Fund) tells her surprising origin story People not processes were the key to her success" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=o5kt_xuhrNc) 2018-09-05T16:31Z 665K followers, 15.1K engagements "NBA champion Tristan Thompson debuts community-owned mobile network Uplift TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Tristan Thompson announced at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] that hes partnering with global telecom company World Mobile to launch a community-owned mobile network called Uplift. The network offers unlimited data plans starting at $9.99 per month. With Uplift every subscription will contribute to neighborhood-level network expansion while local hosts that are known as AirNode operators will earn a portion of network revenue by providing community coverage. Catch the full recording of the announcement" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ocIcVRNnums) 2025-10-31T21:15Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "How to build a GTM engine that ACTUALLY works TechCrunch Disrupt [----] A killer product needs a killer go-to-market strategy. This panel explores best traditional practices in building a GTM function as well as how early-stage startups can harness AI to build a GTM function that drives growth wins customers and scales efficiently. Our panel of experts give you the insights you need for success including. Max Altschuler General Partner & Founder GTMfund Marc Manara Head of Startups OpenAI Alison Wagonfeld VP Marketing & Chief Marketing Officer Google Cloud #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=olDTeEpxdRo) 2025-11-04T22:44Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "How to design products for the AI age TechCrunch Disrupt [----] AI is changing how we work and the tools we depend on. Join Yukhi (Chief Product Officer Figma) Zach (Founder & CEO Warp) and Andrew Reed (Partner Sequoia) for this #sponsored TechCrunch Disrupt [----] session on how product strategy is evolving in the AI era and what it takes to design great AI experiences. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oyvUvasbv0M) 2025-11-07T19:38Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Wayve CEO Alex Kendall on taking autonomous driving beyond roads TechCrunch Disrupt [----] From self-driving cars to self-learning systems Wayve CEO Alex Kendall is rethinking how machines perceive and act in the world. He joined the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] to explore how real-world autonomy is shaping the next chapter of AI and why breakthroughs on the road may unlock progress far beyond it. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p6nFZdrjLzU) 2025-11-07T18:43Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Building companies in uncertain times with Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Uncertainty is the new normal but its also an opportunity. In this fireside chat Ryan Petersen CEO of global logistics unicorn Flexport shares his hard-won insights in his unique style after being vocal about everything from tariff policy to AI in recent years. Hes also experienced personal volatility famously leaving his CEO role and then returning less than a year later. Founders take notes: this is how you build when the rules keep changing. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p8tWI8IjOVY) 2025-11-04T22:57Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Character.AI and the controversial rise of AI companions TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Character.AI has captured global attention but not without controversy. CEO Karan Anand joins us to discuss the explosive rise of human-like AI companions the legal battles and recent lawsuits challenging the companys practices and the ethical and technical questions behind lifelike dialogue. This TechCrunch Disrupt [----] fireside chat dives into both the breakthroughs and the pitfalls of conversational AI exploring how these digital personalities are reshaping human interaction and the scrutiny that comes with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pL4xTMww5gs) 2025-11-18T01:01Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "Startup Battlefield Session 1: MacroCycle COI Energy and more TechCrunch Disrupt [----] TechCrunchs iconic startup competition returns as entrepreneurs from around the world pitch expert judges and vie for the Startup Battlefield Cup and $100000. This batch of finalists includes. MacroCycle Technologies: Upcycling plastic and textile waste into virgin-grade resin at price parity all through a zero-carbon low-energy process developed by world-class polymer scientists. Miraqules: Advancing lifesaving wound care with nano-biomaterials engineered to stop bleeding within one minute regardless of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rAGpb3ECBUo) 2025-10-29T04:32Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "How to raise a series A in [----] TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Top VCs reveal what really gets them to offer a term sheet with a healthy valuation from metrics that matter to the pitch mistakes that kill deals. Learn how to position your company for its first priced institutional investment. Our speakers include. Thomas Krane Managing Director Insight Partners Katie Stanton Founder and General Partner Moxxie Ventures Sangeen Zeb General Partner GV #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rSJx9FLccaQ) 2025-11-04T20:28Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Rocket Internet's Oliver Samwer Breaks It Down Oliver Samwer of Rocket Internet talks to Mike Butcher about his strategies for making and raising investments his approach to growing businesses and challenges he's faced in the past. Subscribe to TechCrunch Today: http://goo.gl/eg167 TechCrunch Disrupt is one of the most anticipated technology conferences of the year. Disrupt London has an all-new slate of outstanding startups influential speakers and celebrity guests. disrupt london [----] stage tc disrupt techcrunch disrupt [----] disrupt london [----] stage tc disrupt techcrunch disrupt 2015" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vHZX9gJo0Yw) 2015-12-18T04:00Z 665K followers, 29.8K engagements "2024 Startup Battlefield Top [--] Finalists: Salva Health TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Julieta is a portable AI-powered breast cancer detection device that eliminates barriers to early screening ensuring access even in remote areas. #TechCrunchDisrupt2024 #Technology #Startups Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebook Bluesky: https://tcrn.ch/bluesky Mastodon: https://tcrn.ch/mstdn Read more: https://techcrunch.com/"" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=voq2bdebang) 2024-10-30T20:09Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Why top talent is walking away from OpenAI and xAI Equity Podcast AI companies have been hemorrhagingtalentthe past few weeks. Half ofxAIsfounding teamhas left the company some on their own others through restructuring while OpenAI is facing its own shakeups from thedisbanding of itsmission alignment teamto the firing of a policy exec who opposed its adult mode feature. On this episode of TechCrunchsEquitypodcast hosts Kirsten Korosec Anthony Ha and Sean O'Kane dig into the week's biggest deals and departures from billion-dollar bets on fusion and robotics to the tech exodus reshaping AI" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wFR2euIgcwo) 2026-02-13T19:08Z 665K followers, [--] engagements "The future of defense funding with Founders Funds Trae Stephens StrictlyVC LA Founders Fund partner Trae Stephens is also the co-founder and chairman of Anduril Industries a company that's taking a non-traditional approach to defense contracting to create more effective solutions to state actors using inexpensive but effective tactics. In his discussion with TechCrunch Editor-in-Chief Connie Loizos he also broke down how that fund differs from more traditional venture funds culturally and structurally and how the state of the defense industry is shifting to more effectively tackle nations" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wZ8Vne5P9bA) 2024-03-01T19:09Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "How Gld landed five railroads $70M in commitments and the Startup Battlefield [----] cup Gld CEO and founder Kevin De shares what it takes to win Startup Battlefield [----] and build a company solving real infrastructure problems. Fresh off his victory De reveals how a veteran's perspective on logistics led to an autonomous solution bridging congested roads and underutilized rail. Plus he shares how mindfulness mission-driven culture and $70M in early customer commitments positioned Gld for success. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:13 What Gld does: Autonomous transloading explained 02:40 From military" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wvqqMUQchhE) 2025-11-27T17:01Z 665K followers, [---] engagements "The new rules of early-stage go to market (hint: there are no rules) l Build Mode In the season finale of Build Mode Isabelle Johannessen sits down with Paul Irving Partner and COO of GTMfund to discuss go-to-market strategies for the AI era. Drawing from his work with over [---] portfolio companies and a network of 350+ operators from companies Paul shares specific actionable advice on how early-stage startups can win even when facing well-funded competitors who iterate at lightning speed. He also explains why distribution has become the final remaining moat when technical advantages disappear" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xj7-ci5M51A) 2026-01-08T17:06Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "What do you need to raise a Series A today TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Gone are the days when you simply needed $1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) to raise a Series A. Some startups have raised a Series A with a lot more and weve seen many manage the same feat with far less in recent quarters. So before raising a Series A how can a founder ensure their business has the right metrics and that their pitch is tuned for the current venture climate Maren Bannon of January Ventures Loren Straub of Bowery Capital and James Currier of NFX help answer those questions and more. If youve raised" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xyQ7XPRkuP4) 2023-09-25T18:05Z 665K followers, [----] engagements "Google Cloud's CTO on their agentic AI plans TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Google Cloud CTO Will Grannis sat down on at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025's AI Stage to share how hes reshaping the companys cloud offerings for the agentic future. From payments to cybersecurity Grannis breaks down what founders need to know to compete in an AI-first world and where the real opportunities lie for early-stage companies. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=z7JijNu5j4w) 2025-11-07T20:42Z 665K followers, 21.5K engagements "The seed money secrets that every founder has to know TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Raising your first round is tough but far from impossible. This TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel brings together experienced investors to break down what it really takes to close a seed round. From crafting the right pitch to ensuring you are greenlighting the right partners get actionable advice to turn investor interest into capital. Our experts include. Gabby Cazeau Partner Harlem Capital Maria Palma General Partner Freestyle Capital #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zyDbHsoihP0) 2025-11-08T00:24Z 665K followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"a16z just raised $1.7B for AI infrastructure and here's where it's going Equity Podcast Andreessen Horowitz just raiseda whoppingnew$15 billionin funding.And a$1.7 billionchunkof that is going toitsinfrastructureteamthe one responsible for some of its biggest most prominentAI investments includingBlack Forrest Labs Cursor OpenAIElevenLabs IdeogramFaland dozens of others. A16zgeneral partnerwith the infra team Jennifer Li(who oversees suchinvestmentsasElevenLabs just valued at$11 billion);Ideagramand Fal has a clear thesis on wherethe team is looking to spenditslatest chunk of cash. Today on"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T18:42Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Why top talent is walking away from OpenAI and xAI Equity Podcast AI companies have been hemorrhaging talent the past few weeks. Half of xAIs founding team has left the company some on their own others through restructuring while OpenAI is facing its own shakeups from the disbanding of its mission alignment team to the firing of a policy exec who opposed its adult mode feature. On this episode of TechCrunchs Equity podcast hosts Kirsten Korosec Anthony Ha and Sean O'Kane dig into the week's biggest deals and departures from billion-dollar bets on fusion and robotics to the tech exodus"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T19:56Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"How Bridgit Mendler went from Disney star to startup founder TechCrunch Disrupt [---] How did Bridgit Mendler shift from Disney star to startup founder The Northwood Space CEO joined #TechCrunchDisrupt2024 to discuss why her space startup invests in "unsexy problems." 🚀 #TechCrunch #technews #bridgitmendler #northwoodspace #startups"
YouTube Link 2024-10-30T16:45Z 665K followers, 124.6K engagements
"Who will own your companys AI layer Gleans CEO explains Equity Podcast Enterprise AI is shifting fast from chatbots that answer questions to systems that actually do the work across an organization. But who will own the AI layer that powers all of it Glean which started as an enterprise search product has evolved into what it calls an AI work assistant aiming to sit underneath other AI experiences connecting to internal systems managing permissions and delivering intelligence wherever employees work. Investors are buying into the vision too the startup raised $150 million last year at a $7.2"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T20:35Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Cybertruck Window Test [----] vs [----] Tesla TechCrunch Elon Musk has rolled out the first Cybertrucks but not before redoing the notorious window test"
YouTube Link 2023-11-30T21:19Z 665K followers, 46.4M engagements
"How Peter Thiel Knows If A Startup Is Crazy Smart Or Just Crazy Disrupt SF [----] Josh Constine talks to Peter Thiel backstage at Disrupt SF [----]. Subscribe to TechCrunch Today: http://goo.gl/eg167 TechCrunch Disrupt is one of the most anticipated technology conferences of the year. From September 8th September 10th TechCrunch TV will be airing exclusive coverage from Pier [--] in San Francisco. Disrupt SF has an all new slate of outstanding startups influential speakers and celebrity guests. Peter Thiel Startup Company (Website Category) interview Techcrunch Disrupt SF [----] Disrupt SF [----] TC"
YouTube Link 2014-09-09T02:00Z 665K followers, 374.8K engagements
"(Founder Stoires) Moot: How 4Chan Got Started Christopher Poole (aka Moot) explains the origins of 4Chan video video"
YouTube Link 2011-04-02T20:47Z 665K followers, 77.8K engagements
"Sleep burnout and to keep thriving with Mamoon Hamid and Arianna Huffington on TechCrunch Live TC+ editor in chief and Equity co-host Alex Wilhelm talks with Mamoon Hamid partner at Kleiner Perkins and Arianna Huffington founder and CEO of Thrive Global. The two are longtime veterans of navigating the Silicon Valley waters and can speak directly to founders who are uneasy about the future. Whats more Huffingtons company is focused on improving employee wellness which itself is a timely topic with uncertainty in the air. TechCrunch Live records weekly each Wednesday at 12:00pm Pacific"
YouTube Link 2023-03-15T20:36Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Pavel Durov of Telegram: WhatsApp Sucks Mike Butcher sits down with Telegram's Pavel Durov to discuss the limitations of WhatsApp the importance of privacy and the implications of having ISIS as users. Subscribe to TechCrunch today: http://bit.ly/18J0X2e TechCrunch Disrupt is one of the most anticipated technology conferences of the year. Disrupt SF has an all new slate of outstanding startups influential speakers and celebrity guests. butcher durov isis mike panel pavel telegram butcher durov isis mike panel pavel telegram"
YouTube Link 2015-09-24T00:00Z 665K followers, 1M engagements
"Vitalik Buterin describes Ethereum in his own words Disrupt SF [----] Vitalik Buterin explains Ethereum in his own words at Disrupt SF: https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/18/vitalik-buterin-explains-ethereum-in-his-own-words-at-disrupt-sf/ cryptocurrency ethereum bitcoin crypto technology cryptocurrency ethereum bitcoin crypto technology"
YouTube Link 2017-09-26T20:04Z 665K followers, 75.4K engagements
"Startup Battlefield Top [--] Session [--] TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Judges include Jon Chu (Partner Khosla Ventures) Madison Faulkner (Partner NEA) Ilya Kirnos (Founding Partner and CTO SignalFire) Miloni Madan Presler (Partner Institutional Venture Partners) Rinki Sethi (Founding Partner Lockstep) #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebook Bluesky: https://tcrn.ch/bluesky Mastodon:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T00:19Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Cluely CEO Roy Lee on the necessity of virality TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Cluely founder Roy Lee has a simple message for startup founders: You should be thinking harder about how to go viral. Generally if youre not in deep tech then you need to low-key deep focus on distribution Lee said during this session with AI Senior Reporter Maxwell Zeff. Cluelys AI assistant grew famous this April with a viral claim that its undetectable windows could help you cheat on anything" and has since raised $15M from Andreessen Horowitz raising its visibility in the crowded AI market and the company's"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T19:40Z 665K followers, 46.8K engagements
"Zuckerberg reveals Meta Ray-Ban Display with neural band controls Watch Mark Zuckerberg reveal the Meta Ray-Ban Display which feature a high-res display and a neural band that controls actions like texting or selecting apps through "barely perceptible muscle movements." mark zuckerberg meta neural band ray ban display smart glasses mark zuckerberg meta neural band ray ban display smart glasses"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T01:05Z 665K followers, 240.5K engagements
"Day One Ventures' Masha Bucher on why every founder needs to be an influencer Equity Podcast Tech is racing ahead while society struggles to keep up. Masha Bucher founder and GP of Day One Ventures built her firm around closing that gap by combining venture capital with hands-on PR to help portfolio companies not just raise money but actually break through the noise. Day One's been an early backer of companies like World Superhuman and Remote.com with [--] of its portfolio companies hitting multibillion-dollar valuations. Today on TechCrunch's Equity podcast Rebecca Bellan sat down with Bucher"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T19:39Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Are founders are the new influencers Founders are feeling the pressure to become influencers to get noticed. Masha Drokova joins Rebecca Bellan on this week's episode of Equity. Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/3Mj2KcJ"
YouTube Link 2025-12-06T20:12Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Phoebe Gates & Sophia Kianni on Phia podcasting and rapid growth TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Founders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni launched the AI tool Phia to inform shoppers about second-hand more sustainable options. The two have fueled Phia's success in part thanks to their podcast The Burnouts and they discussed the unconventional marketing wisdom that's afforded them at their TechCrunch Disrupt [----] discussion with Senior Digital Culture Reporter Amanda Silberling. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T20:18Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Decentralizing Everything with Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Disrupt SF [----] AngelList's Naval Ravikant brings Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin onstage to explain what it is and why it's useful. Read more: https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/18/vitalik-buterin-explains-ethereum-in-his-own-words-at-disrupt-sf/ tech bitcoin ethereum cryptocurrency currency ico tech bitcoin ethereum cryptocurrency currency ico"
YouTube Link 2017-09-18T20:05Z 665K followers, 2.3M engagements
"Airpods Adaptive Audio WWDC [--] TechCrunch Apple officially announced its new adaptive audio feature for Apple Airpods Learn more about the updates at TechCrunch.com. Join our members-only community TechCrunch+: https://tcrn.ch/plus Subscribe to TechCrunch newsletters: https://techcrunch.com/newsletters Follow TechCrunch: Website: https://techcrunch.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/techcrunch/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechCrunch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techcrunch/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techcrunch/"
YouTube Link 2023-06-05T20:59Z 665K followers, 147.5K engagements
"Lenovos fully transparent laptop concept MWC [--] TechCrunch Lenovos long-rumored transparent laptop is real and its existence is a testament to form over function #MWC24"
YouTube Link 2024-02-27T18:59Z 665K followers, 373.7K engagements
"Touring Adobe headquarters Sarah Buhr visits Adobe's bay area headquarters to talk design and experience the office culture. Subscribe to TechCrunch today: http://bit.ly/18J0X2e TechCrunch is a leading technology media property dedicated to obsessively profiling startups reviewing new Internet products and breaking tech news. adobe adobe office office tour adobe tour adobe adobe office office tour adobe tour"
YouTube Link 2017-05-20T22:00Z 665K followers, 62K engagements
"Meet Agility Robotics' Digit A robot made for logistics work ProMat [----] TechCrunch Meet Dog-E WowWees robot dog with life-like movements audio sensors to hear sounds touch sensors on its head nose and sides of its body and a tail that displays icons and messages to communicate Join our members-only community TechCrunch+: https://tcrn.ch/plus Subscribe to TechCrunch newsletters: https://techcrunch.com/newsletters Follow TechCrunch: Website: https://techcrunch.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/techcrunch/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechCrunch Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2023-03-20T23:03Z 665K followers, 749.1K engagements
"Foldimate laundry folding robot Foldimate is a home laundry folding robot that can fold a variety of garments like shirts towels pants pillowcases with plans to add more in the future. The company has shown off a prototype with the final device slated for availability in [----]. foldimate laundry folding laundry robot laundry folding robot household robot folding robot foldimate laundry folding laundry robot laundry folding robot household robot folding robot"
YouTube Link 2018-08-28T16:35Z 665K followers, 2.3M engagements
"Foldimates laundry folding robot TechCrunch Foldimates laundry folding robot Join our members-only community TechCrunch+: https://tcrn.ch/plus Subscribe to TechCrunch newsletters: https://techcrunch.com/newsletters Follow TechCrunch: Website: https://techcrunch.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/techcrunch/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechCrunch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techcrunch/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techcrunch/"
YouTube Link 2023-04-03T17:55Z 665K followers, 106.4K engagements
"Why Perplexity's Comet browser is one of many challenges to Google The way we look for information online is changing and Perplexity's new web browser is just the latest way it's trying to topple Google. But can it succeed perplexity perplexity ai perplexity comet perplexity perplexity ai perplexity comet"
YouTube Link 2025-07-19T19:06Z 665K followers, 27K engagements
"Apple showcases the AirPods Pro 3's live translation Get a look at the real-time translation the new AirPods Pro [--] bring to your ears which you can prompt through a gesture. airpods airpods pro [--] apple apple event live translation airpods airpods pro [--] apple apple event live translation"
YouTube Link 2025-09-09T18:06Z 665K followers, 81.6K engagements
"Startup Battlefield's top five finalists TechCrunch Disrupt [----] These finalists were selected from an initial pool of thousands of applicants with TechCrunchs editorial team narrowing the field down to the [---] companies that all joined us here at Disrupt with the Top [--] competing on the Disrupt Stage. Though shipping innovator Glid eventually took home the top honors the four other worthy competitors were. Charter Space: A fintech company for space MacroCycle: With the promise of making recycled plastic as inexpensive as virgin material Nephrogen: Using AI and screening for a delivery system"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T00:51Z 665K followers, 61K engagements
"Soft Robotics' octopus-inspired robots industrial grippers Boston-based Soft Robotics brings cephalopod-inspired robotic grippers to a wide variety of factories. Read more here: http://tcrn.ch/2nqwkfm TechCrunch is a leading technology media property dedicated to obsessively profiling startups reviewing new Internet products and breaking tech news. Subscribe to TechCrunch today: http://bit.ly/18J0X2e soft robotics hand grippers manufacturing robot factory robot george whitesides octopus robot soft robotics hand grippers manufacturing robot factory robot george whitesides octopus robot"
YouTube Link 2017-03-27T20:57Z 665K followers, 129.9K engagements
"How Elon Musk is rewriting the rules on founder power Equity Podcast Elon Musk has merged SpaceX and xAI creating what might be the blueprint for a new Silicon Valley power structure. With his $800 billion net worth already rivaling historic conglomerate GE's peak market cap and Musk being vocal about his view that "tech victory is decided by velocity of innovation" the question isn't whether a personal conglomerate can be built but rather how far Musk himself is going to take it. Today on Equity we're unpacking this new era of the "everything" business whether we'll see others like Sam"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T18:40Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Elon Musk Shows Off Tesla's Humanoid Robot Optimus at We Robot Event TechCrunch Elon Musk showed off Teslas humanoid robot Optimus once again at the companys We Robot Event claiming: Whatever you can think of it will do.""
YouTube Link 2024-10-11T03:49Z 665K followers, 1.4M engagements
"How much salary and equity to offer your first employees TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Early hires shape your startups future but only if you can attract and keep them. This TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel dives into building equity and benefits packages that compete with big tech without breaking your burn rate. Hear real-world strategies to align incentives boost retention and build a team that scales with advice from. Randi Jakubowitz Head of Operations & Talent [---] Ventures Rebecca Lee Whiting Fractional General Counsel for Early-Stage Startups Epigram Legal P.C. Yin Wu CEO Founder Pulley"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T23:21Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Expert perspectives on finding product market fit TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Building a product is hard. Building one that has customers chomping at the bit to get it is priced well and can deliver on its promises is far harder and always messy. Get insights on how to succeed TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel delivered by a founder whos lived that struggle and two investors who have helped many others get through it. They include. Rajat Bhageria Founder and CEO Chef Robotics Ann Bordetsky Partner NEA Murali Joshi Partner ICONIQ #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T18:33Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Silicon Valley's Thomas Middleditch takes charge during AI startup Othelia's pitch Disrupt [----] Startup Battlefield competitor Othelia which is building a storytelling platform that utilizes AI to serve as a Cursor or Photoshop-like tool had their pitch session interrupted by Silicon Valley star Thomas Middleditch who gave their pitch in their stead in his return to TechCrunch Disrupt after it prominently featured in the show's first season. Retrieving data. Wait a few seconds and try to cut or copy again. techcrunch techcrunch disrupt silicon valley thomas middleditch disrupt [----] techcrunch"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T23:57Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"What is TechCrunch Disrupt Disrupt is where the startup world gathers to see the present and the future of tech in one place. Be inspired by the insights of today's leaders and tomorrow's best startups learn from industry analysts sharing their business expertise witness the latest innovations and up-and-coming founders and make the right connections easily to propel your business forward. technology startups entrepreneurship founders venture capital technology startups entrepreneurship founders venture capital"
YouTube Link 2019-03-15T01:17Z 665K followers, 10.8K engagements
"An update with Startup Battlefield alumni geCKO Materials TechCrunch Disrupt [----] The [----] runner-up in the TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield geCKo Materials returned to the stage at this years show to debut new products as it pushes deeper into commercializing its tech. Founder Dr. Capella Kerst revealed four new uses of geCKos super-strong dry adhesive: a semiconductor wafer handling tool a robotic gripper for smooth surfaces (like solar panels or glass) a curved robotic end effector for more irregular shapes and an all-purpose gripper for robotic arms and you can watch their"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T21:00Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"How to Scale Without Venture Capital with Vanta and Sequoia How to Scale Without Venture Capital with Vanta and Sequoia"
YouTube Link 2023-03-16T20:00Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"The Dead Internet Theory is still alive The Dead Internet Theory is no longer at the margins as it makes a comeback amid the rise of AI slop in our feeds. AI Bot Dead Internet Theory Digg Social media AI Bot Dead Internet Theory Digg Social media"
YouTube Link 2025-06-20T21:11Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Nvidias Project Digits is a personal AI supercomputer TechCrunch At #CES2025 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled Project Digits a personal AI supercomputer that provides access to the companys Grace Blackwell hardware platform in a compact form factor"
YouTube Link 2025-01-07T05:58Z 665K followers, 266.8K engagements
"VCs offer live feedback on audience members' startup pitch decks TechCrunch Disrupt [----] An articulate alluring pitch presentation is a big part of successfully fundraising and yet its relatively uncommon for founders to get candid feedback on how they communicated the problem their solution and their path to success. During the Pitch Deck Teardown Index Ventures Partner Sofia Dolfe Lux Capital General Partner Deena Shakir and Greycroft Partner Marcie Vu offered their live feedback on decks submitted by audience members. #TechCrunchDisrupt2024 #Technology #Startups Subscribe for more on"
YouTube Link 2024-10-29T23:23Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"What Sequoia sees coming next with Roelof Botha TechCrunch Disrupt [----] As one of the most influential VCs of the modern era Roelof Botha has seen it all: booms busts and billion-dollar breakout bets. In this fireside chat the Sequoia Capital managing partner covers Sequoias latest seed and venture funds how the firm makes investment decisions the state of AI-driven company formation and advice for founders navigating todays fast-moving market. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T20:54Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Startup Battlefield's winner is Gld TechCrunch Disrupt [----] We have our Startup Battlefield victor Gld a company that aims to streamline the complex multistep process of moving shipping containers from ships to freight trains has already developed a range of hardware and software to do so including its first product GliderM. Id a hybrid-electric vehicle that can use a hook to pick up and move containers without needing forklifts. Founder Kevin Damoa had deal with logistics before as a 17-year-old in the U.S. Army tasked with moving tanks across the country and after stints with companies"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T19:19Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Meaning behind Founders Fund's name TechCrunch At last night's StrictlyVC event Trae Stephens General Partner at Founders Fund explained the meaning behind the firm's name"
YouTube Link 2024-03-01T18:08Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Investor Elad Gil on the upside and early hurdles facing AI's ascent TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Before most of the world had even asked ChatGPT its first question Elad Gil was writing early checks into companies like Perplexity and Character.AI. In his TechCrunch Disrupt [----] session he dives deep into his own AI investment journey which started in [----] and identifies some potential targets for markets that are still unsettled like financial tooling and accounting. If you're looking for an edge on the future this is the session to catch up on. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T20:16Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Startup Battlefield Session 2: Mbodi Strong by Form Glid and more TechCrunch Disrupt [----] TechCrunchs iconic startup competition returns as entrepreneurs from around the world pitch expert judges and vie for the Startup Battlefield Cup and $100000. This batch of finalists includes. Mbodi: Teaching robots new skills via natural language and enabling productionready autonomy deployment in minutes. Skyline Nav AI: Delivering GPS-independent navigation for drones vehicles aircraft and ships using computer vision and geospatial data to localize within [-----] cm even without GPS cellular or Wi-Fi."
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T04:39Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Finalist Electrified Thermal Pitches at Startup Battlefield TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Electrified Thermal uses intermittent renewables or off-peak electricity through a thermal battery to provide on-demand industrial-grade heat. This is their Startup Battlefield pitch from TechCrunch Disrupt [----]. #TCDisrupt2023 #Technology #Startups Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebook Read more: https://techcrunch.com/"
YouTube Link 2023-09-21T20:05Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Laying the groundwork for a new space economy TechCrunch Disrupt [----] The next wave of space startups is not just building rockets its building an entire ecosystem. The CEOs of Northwood Space True Anomaly and Vast Space joined us at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] to discuss how their companies are creating infrastructure enabling new markets and laying the foundations for a thriving space economy. From orbital services to next-generation satellite networks this session explores the building blocks of a future where commercial space is a critical part of global tech. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T00:27Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Bluesky CEO is a Digital Rights Activist StrictlyVC TechCrunch Sponsored by Harmonic: At last night's StrictlyVC event Bluesky CEO Jay Graber speaks to the importance of open social networks"
YouTube Link 2024-12-05T21:59Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Making global hiring and crypto payments less intimidating TechCrunch Disrupt [----] For many building global teams is no longer optional its survival. A new wave of fintech innovation is unbundling payroll from banks leveraging digital wallets stablecoins and crypto rails to move money instantly globally and at lower cost. This #sponsored TechCrunch Disrupt [----] session explores how founders and investors should think about payroll as the next frontier of financial infrastructure where payments meet compliance and startups can turn global talent into a competitive advantage. You'll hear from"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T21:19Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on the vitality of the startup community TechCrunch Disrupt [----] I think we should be the testbed for emerging technology and AI and healthcare tech and all of it Lurie said Wednesday on the main stage of TechCrunch Disrupt. We always have been and under my leadership we will continue to lead and lean in. In this appearance at San Francisco's defining startup event Lurie also provides a peek into his conversations with President Trump that contributed to the White House pulling back on the planned deployment of National Guard in the city."
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T21:07Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"SpaceX is coming to the public markets and secondaries are already on fire Equity Podcast SpaceX is reportedly lining up four major Wall Street banks for a [----] IPO that could provide the reset the market needs. The company just completed a tender offer at an $800 billion valuation and secondary market demand is through the roof. If SpaceX goes public anywhere near its rumored $1.5 trillion valuation it could trigger an IPO cascade for other late-stage unicorns like OpenAI Stripe and Databricks. Today on TechCrunchs Equity podcast Rebecca Bellan spoke with Greg Martin Managing Director at"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T19:15Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"The Kohler Numi [--] brings smarts to your parts The Kohler Numi [--] is one of the wildest - and smartest - toilets on the market. This $7000 commode is completely hands free and plays music and birdsong while you go. It's truly an amazing little robot. techcrunch ces2019 numi toilet kohler kohler numi [--] techcrunch ces2019 numi toilet kohler kohler numi 2"
YouTube Link 2019-01-13T21:00Z 665K followers, 142.5K engagements
"Aerospace's startup showcase: The companies solving space's hard problems TechCrunch Disrupt [----] AI is transforming countless industries and space is no exception. The Aerospace Corporation is hosting a #sponsored pitch-off at TechCrunch Disrupt to showcase startups working on innovative AI solutions to the hardest problems in space exploration orbital intelligence and infrastructure. Participating companies include. Magma Space Little PlLace Labs Orbital Robotics Scout Space #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T23:30Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"AI that scales: Lessons from the frontlines TechCrunch Disrupt [----] The headlines say AI pilots are stalling. The reality Global leaders are already scaling AI in productionreshaping manufacturing operations moving billions of payments and transforming the grocery experience. For SymphonyAI and other industry leaders the difference is focus. And in this #sponsored discussion at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] a panel of experts discusses exactly what that means including. Sanjay Dhawan CEO of SymphonyAI Tamara Pattison SVP Chief Digital Officer with The Save Mart Companies Harmeet Bala SVP Global"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T21:13Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Mach Industries CEO Ethan Thornton on the intersection of AI and defense TechCrunch Disrupt [----] From stealth mode to center stage Mach Industries is bringing AI into one of the worlds most complex and controversial sectors: defense. CEO Ethan Thornton joins us to talk about what it takes to build in high-stakes environments where speed and autonomy matter most and why next-gen infrastructure starts with rethinking the fundamentals. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T20:49Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Brain-computer interfaces are coming faster than you think StrictlyVC Palo Alto Science Corp founder Max Hodak discusses how brain-computer interfaces are arriving faster than anyone realizes. The Neuralink co-founder and former president shares how his company achieved what may be the biggest breakthrough in vision restoration in decades enabling 80% of blind patients to read again with a tiny retinal implant smaller than a grain of rice. In this conversation he explores the near-term commercial path for BCIs through medical applications the long-term potential for cognitive enhancement and"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T00:17Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"What VCs really want to hear in your pitch TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Hear directly from VCs on what they love what makes them cringe and the subtle signals founders often miss. This panel reveals insider tips to help you craft a pitch that grabs attention builds trust and wins the right checks with guests including. Medha Agarwal General Partner defy.vc Jyoti Bansal CEO and Co-Founder Harness Jennifer Neundorfer Co-Founder Managing Partner January Ventures #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T23:05Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Matt Cohler Benchmark Capital TechCrunch interviews Benchmark Capital general partner Matt Cohler at the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland. January [----] techcrunch benchmark techcrunch benchmark"
YouTube Link 2010-02-04T19:28Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"The increasingly real impact of synthetic voices with ElevenLabs' CEO TechCrunch Disrupt [----] From audiobooks to avatars synthetic speech is having a moment. ElevenLabs is helping lead the charge. CEO Mati Staniszewski joined the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] to explore what it takes to build AI that speaks like us and how voice technology is reshaping the creative industries accessibility and entertainment. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T20:49Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Riding in a Zoox robotaxi in Las Vegas TechCrunch Riding in a custom-built Zoox robotaxi on the Las Vegas Strip at #CES2025"
YouTube Link 2025-01-10T20:52Z 665K followers, 47.4K engagements
"Matt Mullenweg: The Future of WordPress and the Web TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Matt Mullenweg is co-founder of WordPress the ubiquitous open source platform powering much of the web. Hes also CEO of Automattic which was valued at $7.5 billion in its most recent funding round. Mullenweg will join us to discuss his founder journey and where WordPress and the web go next. #TechCrunchDisrupt2024 #Technology #Startups Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads:"
YouTube Link 2024-10-30T22:12Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Yuri Milner DST Talks About Facebook & Zynga Investments Facebook's Yuri Milner talks to TechCrunch about his recent investments in Facebook Zynga and others. Filmed at the World Economic Forum at Davos Switzerland. techcrunch wef zynga facebook techcrunch wef zynga facebook"
YouTube Link 2010-01-27T13:31Z 665K followers, 13.9K engagements
"Experience comma.ais openpilot in this test drive with founder George Hotz TryTech TechCrunch Experience comma.ais openpilot in this test drive with founder George Hotz Join our members-only community TechCrunch+: https://tcrn.ch/plus Subscribe to TechCrunch newsletters: https://techcrunch.com/newsletters Follow TechCrunch: Website: https://techcrunch.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/techcrunch/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechCrunch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techcrunch/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techcrunch/"
YouTube Link 2023-04-05T16:14Z 665K followers, 92.4K engagements
"Brynn Putnam reveals her new gaming hardware: Board TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Brynn Putnam the founder behind the connected fitness startup Mirror returned to TechCrunch Disrupt with a new startup: a tech-powered gaming console that combines the best of board games and video games called Board. Watch Brynn showcase the new gaming platform or get the rundown here: https://tcrn.ch/48OPiGI #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T18:50Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"JetBrains asks the question: Can you vibe code enterprise software TechCrunch Disrupt [----] AIs evolving role in software development has created a tension between rapid code generation and quality. In the real world true disruption is more than just velocity its about delivering intelligent reliable software at scale. You cant vibe-code mission-critical systems. Businesses need security compliance and measurable ROI not hype. In this #sponsored TechCrunch Disrupt [----] session Arun Gupta VP Developer Experience at JetBrains delivers insights about how AI built for developers is reshaping the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T21:06Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Funding the Future of Robots with DCVC Playground Global & Founders X Ventures As funding has dried up for many startups robotics have weathered the storm quite well. The pandemic has fueled investments in the category as more companies look toward automated solutions and the trend shows no sign of slowing any time soon. TechCrunch Reporter Natasha Mascarenhas hosts this panel. Read more on this topic here: https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/21/robotics-scene-continues-to-be-bullish-but-layoffs-are-looming/ This panel is part of TechCrunch Sessions: Robotics 2022."
YouTube Link 2022-07-21T16:30Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Power Play With Benchmark Capital's Matt Cohler TechCrunch Disrupt SF [----] - Tuesday Morning Full Sessions on Disrupt SF [----] Full Sessions created by TechCrunch Disrupt San Fransisco disrupt sf [----] TechCrunch Disrupt TechCrunch Disrupt tech technology Disrupt San Fransisco disrupt sf [----] TechCrunch Disrupt TechCrunch Disrupt tech technology"
YouTube Link 2012-09-21T13:20Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Skype shuts down after [--] years TechCrunch Its the end of an era after [--] years Skype is shutting down 🙏"
YouTube Link 2025-05-02T15:48Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"How to pitch when you're at the inception stage TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Raising pre-seed and seed-stage capital at the inception stage means pitching without a product users or traction just a vision and a founder story. In this TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel Wesley Chan of FPV Ventures and Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures share what they look for in the earliest-stage founders and how to stand out when you have little more than an idea. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T18:43Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"a16z's perspective on how long a startup should stay private TechCrunch Disrupt [----] 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. In this TechCrunch Disrupt [----] session a16z's David 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. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T18:20Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Thomas Middleditch explains why he returned to TechCrunch Disrupt Surprise Silicon Valley star Thomas Middleditch returned to #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 to pitch Othelias AI storytelling platform and this is why he picked them over other startups. disrupt disrupt [----] silicon valley techcrunch disrupt thomas middleditch disrupt disrupt [----] silicon valley techcrunch disrupt thomas middleditch"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T22:00Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Tony Fadell on mission-driven aholes at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Tony Fadell the father of the iPod and founder of Nest took the stage at #TechCrunchDisrupt2024 to talk about how building the next generation of deep tech startups requires mission-driven aholes"
YouTube Link 2024-10-30T17:36Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Startup Battlefield's Finalist Pitch Competition TechCrunch Disrupt [----] The grand final of TechCrunchs iconic startup competition at TechCrunch Disrupt [----]. Watch the final [--] teams from around the world pitch expert judges and vie for the Battlefield Cup and $100000. TechCrunchs Startup Battlefield [---] is the worlds preeminent startup competition with alumni like Vurb Trello Mint Dropbox Yammer Tripit Redbeacon Qwiki Getaround and Soluto. Startup Battlefield [---] showcases the top [---] startups from around the globe across multiple industries every year at TechCrunch Disrupt."
YouTube Link 2024-10-30T21:04Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Backstage With Jim Goetz Semil Shah talks to Jim Goetz of Sequoia Capital backstage at TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco. jim goetz sequoia capital TechCrunch Disrupt TechCrunch Disrupt tech technology jim goetz sequoia capital TechCrunch Disrupt TechCrunch Disrupt tech technology"
YouTube Link 2012-09-21T13:36Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Robot Cops Are Real Sarah Buhr visits Knightscope to learn about monitoring robots and how they can improve mall stadium and business security. Read full article: http://techcrunch.com/2015/12/31/meet-knightscopes-crime-fighting-robots/ Subscribe to TechCrunch today: http://bit.ly/18J0X2e TechCrunch is a leading technology media property dedicated to obsessively profiling startups reviewing new Internet products and breaking tech news. knightscope r2d2 robots knightscope r2d2 robots"
YouTube Link 2015-12-31T22:09Z 665K followers, 256.1K engagements
"How WitnessAI raised $58M to solve enterprise AIs biggest risk Equity Podcast As companies deploy AI-powered chatbots agents and copilots across their operations they're facing a new risk: how do you let employees and AI agents use powerful AI tools without accidentally leaking sensitive data violating compliance rules or opening the door to prompt-based injections Witness AI just raised $58 million to find a solution building what they call "the confidence layer for enterprise AI." Today on TechCrunchs Equity podcast Rebecca Bellan was joined by Barmak Meftah co-founder and partner at"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T20:17Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"The consumer AI products OpenAI "wont want to kill" Equity Podcast Vanessa Larcopartner atPremiseand former partner at NEA thinks [----] will finally be the year of consumer AI. Larcowho'sbeen investing in consumer andprosumerfor years thinkswe'reabout to seea shift in how consumers spend time online with AI powering concierge-like services. The question is will legacy consumer products like WebMD and TripAdvisor continue to exist as standalone appsor will they just get absorbed into ChatGPT or Meta AI And where can startups carve out an AI-powered niche forthemselves Today on"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T17:49Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Fizz social app's CEO on why anon works Equity Podcast Fizz is betting that Gen Z is tired of performing their lives on Instagram and TikTok. What started as a pandemic-era group chat frustration has turned into the dominant social platform on college campuses across the US focused on the 99% of life that doesn't make it into a highlight reel. Capturing the attention of a demographic typically glued to Instagram and TikTok the app's hybrid anonymous model and hyperlocal focus has made it what Solomon calls "the biggest college social app since Facebook. Today we're bringing you a conversation"
YouTube Link 2025-12-31T15:00Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Day Two With Netflix Slate Auto Phoebe Gates Startup Battlefield Today marks the second day of TechCrunch Disrupt [----] and before we dive into our packed agenda remember that its not too late to get a ticket for our entire three-day event: https://tcrn.ch/4naFknr The Startup Battlefield Session [--] Judges include Jon Chu (Partner Khosla Ventures) Madison Faulkner (Partner NEA) Ilya Kirnos (Founding Partner and CTO SignalFire) Miloni Madan Presler (Partner Institutional Venture Partners) Rinki Sethi (Founding Partner Lockstep) Whats Next for Netflix and Streaming Itself"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T14:32Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Netflix's interactive future with CTO Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone announced at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] that they're expanding into immersive and interactive experiences starting with real-time voting in addition to revealing their perspective on how they're competing with vertical video and notably not competing with TikTok. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T17:43Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Ajay Agarwal of Bain Capital Ventures Ask a VC Leena Rao asks your questions to the Managing Director of Bain Capital Ventures Ajay Agarwal. Ajay explains how much capital startups should raise and more. Subscribe to TechCrunch TV: http://goo.gl/eg167 ajay agarwal ask a vc bain capital ventures leena rao ajay agarwal ask a vc bain capital ventures leena rao"
YouTube Link 2013-02-21T20:10Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Scale Ventures Partners on the opportunity in vertical investments Scale Ventures Partners' Jeremy Kaufmann and Alex Niehenke joined us for a StrictlyVC discussion in San Francisco and they had a more candid take on the impact of AI on the workforce than many within the tech community. Instead of obscuring the impacts to avoid the risk "people in the Midwest say nasty things about us" Niehenke said the community should be honest about the likelihood AI eliminates jobs and potential leads to more benefits further down the line. And Kaufmann went into detail about Scale's focus on opportunities"
YouTube Link 2024-12-05T21:34Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"What most VCs wont tell you about raising capital Venture capitalists Ross Fubini (XYZ Ventures) and Leslie Feinzaig (Graham & Walker Ventures) pull back the curtain on how VCs build their own go-to-market strategies not just how they evaluate startups but how they win over LPs and founders alike. In this episode of Build Mode they share hard-won lessons from raising their first funds and how that experience allows them to empathize with founders. They discuss why "founder-market fit" applies to VCs too how authentic thought leadership beats manufactured content and why the best investor"
YouTube Link 2025-12-11T20:34Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Uber and Nuro on how AI is driving the future of transportation TechCrunch Disrupt [----] From ride-hailing at massive global scale to autonomous delivery bots on neighborhood streets AI is reinventing how people and goods move. Uber CTO Praveen Naga and Nuro Co-Founder Dave Ferguson took to TechCrunch Disrupt [----] to discuss the breakthroughs shaping mobility the challenges of deploying AI in unpredictable real-world environments and what the next decade of transportation will look like. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on"
YouTube Link 2025-11-17T23:28Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Creative machines and where AI and imagination meet TechCrunch Disrupt [----] AI is no longer just optimizing workflows; its co-creating art media and experiences in ways were only beginning to understand. In this TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel Wonder Dynamics CEO Nikola Todorovic joins creative technologists Soyoung Lee Co-Founder & GTM Twelve Labs and Prateek Dixit Co-founder PocketFM to explore how AI is reshaping the creative process blurring the lines between artist and algorithm and opening up new frontiers for storytellers designers and dreamers alike. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T17:32Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Fei-Fei Li Professor at Stanford University & Chief Technologist at Google Cloud MAKERS Fei-Fei Li came to the U.S. from China at [--] with a love for science and she never looked back. Educated at Princeton and Caltech her early work in robotics revolutionized machine learning and AI. Her focus on inclusion in tech careers and diversity in what we teach machines suggests that tomorrows robots wont be sexist. makers.com/techmakers Fei Fei li Fei Fei Li google Fei Fei Li google scholar Fei Fei Li deep learning Fei Fei Li AI Fei Fei Li Stanford Fei Fei Li twitter Fei Fei Li publications"
YouTube Link 2018-03-11T18:30Z 665K followers, 25.5K engagements
"Startup Battlefield Top [--] Session [--] TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Judges include Leslie Feinzaig Ross Fubini (XYZ Venture Capital) Ben Quazzo (Partner Accel) Doug Pepper (ICONIQ) Santi Subotovsky (Emergence). Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebook Bluesky: https://tcrn.ch/bluesky Mastodon: https://tcrn.ch/mstdn Read more: https://techcrunch.com/ techcrunch techcrunch disrupt disrupt [----] startup battlefield startup"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T00:27Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"2024 Startup Battlefield Top [--] Finalists: Session [--] TechCrunch Disrupt [----] TechCrunch editorial hand-selected [---] startups out of thousands of applicants to comprise the Startup Battlefield [---]. This year TechCrunch saw the highest number of applications across the largest spread of countries and industries. Of the [---] [--] companies have been selected as finalists to battle it out on the Disrupt Stage for the $100000 equity-free grand prize and the coveted Disrupt Cup. Less than 1% of applicants to the Startup Battlefield program are selected as a Top [--] Finalist making it one of the most"
YouTube Link 2024-10-28T19:46Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Pavegen plans to power the world with footsteps UK startup Pavegen plans to take its ingenious technology which turns the kinetic energy from footsteps into electricity and apply it to many other areas beyond the sidewalk. Mike Butcher visited their London headquarters to learn more about where it's currently installed and the future of using footsteps as a source of power. Subscribe to TechCrunch today: http://bit.ly/18J0X2e TechCrunch is a leading technology media property dedicated to obsessively profiling startups reviewing new Internet products and breaking tech news. pavegen power"
YouTube Link 2017-01-23T21:52Z 665K followers, 589.4K engagements
"Waymo's pursuit of transparency not perfection with Tekedra Mawakana TechCrunch Disrupt [----] During her session at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana spoke at length about the company's ambitions for expansion but also addressed one of the biggest hurdles in its way: public perception. In instances in which a Waymo vehicle makes a questionable decision Mawakana said that it's "important to recognize its not going to be perfection but that doesnt mean you shouldnt be accountable for transparency but later on concluded that she thinks society will accept a fatality caused by"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T22:47Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Pavel Durov on Why WhatsApp Sucks the Most Pavel Durov on Why WhatsApp Sucks the Most disrupt sf [----] tc disrupt techcrunch disrupt [----] disrupt sf [----] tc disrupt techcrunch disrupt 2015"
YouTube Link 2015-09-22T06:30Z 665K followers, 77.1K engagements
"Slate Auto's customized truck makes its TechCrunch Disrupt [----] debut @SlateAuto touts its ability to customize its trucks and yes they got the theming spot-on at #TechCrunchDisrupt2025. disrupt [----] slate auto slate truck techcrunch disrupt techcrunch disrupt [----] disrupt [----] slate auto slate truck techcrunch disrupt techcrunch disrupt 2025"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T18:39Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Everything you need to know before an exit TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Go public get acquired or double down and stay private In todays unpredictable market founders need to think about exit strategy earlier and more strategically than ever. This TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel brings together two top VCs and a seasoned CEO to unpack how to set your company up for every option. Whether youre [--] months out or just starting to scale this conversation is all about making smart moves now for whatever comes next. Our expert panel includes. Jai Das Co-founder President and Partner Sapphire Dan Springer"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T23:13Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Thrive Capital's Josh Kushner On Change Health Insurance With Oscar Last week we sat down with Thrive Capital founder Josh Kushner to talk about his venture into the healthcare industry through the launch of Oscar. Kushner co-founded Oscar to take on the world of health insurance and to actually create a better more modern consumer-friendly health insurance company. Kushner talks about how Oscar is changing the way consumers interact with the insurer through data mining better customer service and more. Subscribe to TechCrunch today: http://bit.ly/18J0X2e josh kushner josh kushner interview"
YouTube Link 2014-02-13T21:31Z 665K followers, 130.5K engagements
"What's next with the minds behind Meta and Twitter TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Join Adam Bain (former COO Twitter) Dick Costolo (former CEO Twitter) and David Fischer (former Chief Revenue Officer Meta) of [--] Advisors joined us at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] for an insider fireside chat on what it really takes to build scale and fund early-stage startups today. They brought their perspective on everything from product to growth to fundraising offering candid advice and fresh perspectives from three industry veterans shaping the next wave of tech success. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T17:37Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Where VCs are placing their bets in [----] TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Curious where the smart money is heading next This TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel brings together top VCs to share their [----] investment priorities emerging sectors and what innovations are catching their eye. Early-stage founders this one is for you to get a rare glimpse into the trends and technologies that could shape your business in the year ahead. Nina Achadjian Partner Index Ventures Jerry Chen General Partner Greylock Peter Deng General Partner Felicis #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T18:18Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Meta Ray-Bans Glasses Live Translation Demo TechCrunch Mark Zuckerberg and and mixed martial artist Brandon Moreno demo Meta Ray-Bans' new live translation feature at Meta Connect 2024"
YouTube Link 2024-09-26T16:07Z 665K followers, 113.5K engagements
"How to prepare for a later stage raise right now TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Raising later-stage rounds takes more than luck its about strategy from day one. Join two exceptional VCs in this TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel as they share how to build metrics storytelling and relationships that position your startup for future funding success. Sadi Khan Founder and CEO Aven Lila Preston Head of Growth Equity Generation Investment Management #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T16:13Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Signal's Meredith Whittaker on AI's Privacy Dangers TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Signal is regarded as the gold standard in user privacy steadfastly adhering to protecting user data and advocating for end-to-end encrypted messaging. Meredith Whittaker Signal Foundation president joined TechCrunch Disrupt [----] to discuss what's next for the company and how artificial intelligence could be used as the foundation of future surveillance technology. #TCDisrupt2023 #Technology #Startups Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram"
YouTube Link 2023-09-21T22:34Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"2024 Startup Battlefield Top [--] Finalists: Session [--] TechCrunch Disrupt [----] TechCrunch editorial hand-selected [---] startups out of thousands of applicants to comprise the Startup Battlefield [---]. This year TechCrunch saw the highest number of applications across the largest spread of countries and industries. Of the [---] [--] companies have been selected as finalists to battle it out on the Disrupt Stage for the $100000 equity-free grand prize and the coveted Disrupt Cup. Less than 1% of applicants to the Startup Battlefield program are selected as a Top [--] Finalist making it one of the most"
YouTube Link 2024-10-28T22:59Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Zoom's CEO on what comes after breakout success TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Youve built the hit product now what Zoom CEO Eric Yuan and Emergence GP Santi Subotovsky take the stage to dig into what comes after the breakout moment. From expanding into new markets to launching the next product bets this panel explores how great companies avoid becoming one-hit wonders. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T22:52Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas on the rush toward an AI-curated web TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Perplexity's AI-powered search engine might be the next stage of interacting with the web and knowledge in general - or not. But the company is certainly risking it all to manifest that future even if it ruffles a few feathers along the way. Hear from Perplexity Co-Founder & CEO Aravind Srinivas on how the company plans to take on all comers in this new category of tech. #TechCrunchDisrupt2024 #Technology #Startups Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2024-10-30T23:18Z 665K followers, 15.7K engagements
"Do startups still need Silicon Valley TechCrunch Disrupt [----] While Silicon Valley is still the startup capital how important is access to it anymore This TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel features a debate as to whether founders must plant roots in the Valley to succeed or if opportunity is so strong elsewhere that they dont need it. Hear perspectives from investors and founders redefining what it means to build scale and fund a company in todays decentralized tech world including. Anh-Tho Chuong CEO & Co-Founder Lago David Hall Managing Partner Revolution/Rise of the Rest Tawni Nazario-Cranz"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T22:39Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Making sound investments in [----] with Ashton Kutcher TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Watch as Sound Ventures partners Ashton Kutcher Effie Epstein and Guy Oseary discuss their firms big bet on AI the influence of celebrity status and the trends they are currently tracking at Disrupt [----]. #TechCrunchDisrupt2024 #Technology #Startups Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads"
YouTube Link 2024-10-29T21:52Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"How Fizz and Campus build communities and companies that last TechCrunch Disrupt [----] What happens when you design around people not institutions Tade Oyerinde founder and chancellor of Campus and Teddy Solomon co-founder and CEO of Fizz will discuss how they built companies that tapped into community to break through the noise. From Fizzs rise as a fast-growing social platform for college students to Campuss ambitious mission to reinvent higher education they explore product design lessons in scaling amidst competition and how founders can balance vision with adaptability in this TechCrunch"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T16:13Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Astro Teller shares what actually makes a moonshot TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Astro Teller CEO of X Alphabets moonshot factorywhere the company incubates the nearly impossible shared a look into what makes a moonshot and detailed the companys fail fast mantra at theTechCrunch Disrupt 2025conference. Check out the full Disrupt [----] archive here:https://bit.ly/4nvWdsb #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T19:16Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Vinod Khosla on softening the blow from AGI and other future bets TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Legendary investor Vinod Khosla has a bold vision for how society could be reconfigured to share the abundance created by AI technology. Speaking at the TechCrunch Disrupt [----] the Khosla Ventures founder suggested the U.S. government could take a 10% stake in all public corporations and redistribute that corporate wealth to the public at large.and that's just the start of the predictions and recommendations he presented during his latest discussion. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T23:37Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Inside CES 2026's physical AI takeover Equity Podcast After years of chatbots and image generators AI is finally leaving the screen. At CES [----] that shift became impossible to ignore. The annual tech showcase in Las Vegas was dominated by "physical AI" and robotics from Boston Dynamic's newly redesigned Atlas humanoid robot to AI-powered ice makers (yes really). The companies in attendance clearly want consumers to know: AI isn't just capable of answering questions anymore. It's ready to movecar parts in factories catchcatching drones with net guns and dance in automaker booths. Today on"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T18:18Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"How AI is fueling innovation in aviation TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Epic Aircraft is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence across design testing certification workflows and customer support. And in this #sponsored TechCrunch Disrupt [----] session you can get an inside look at how AI is reshaping the future of flight what aerospace can learn from startup culture and how innovation is accelerating speed safety and performance. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T23:13Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Supabase hit $5B by turning down million-dollar contracts. Here's why. Equity Podcast Vibe coding has taken the tech industry by storm and it's not just the Lovables and Replits of the world that are winning. The startups building the infrastructure behind them are cashing in too. Supabase the open-source database platform that's become the backend of choice for the vibe-coding world raised $100 million at a $5 billion valuation just months after closing $200 million at $2 billion. But co-founder and CEO Paul Copplestone has a surprising strategy: he keeps turning down million-dollar"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T17:30Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Inside Planet [--] the worlds largest cannabis dispensary We got a backstage tour into the worlds largest cannabis dispensary just blocks away from the Las Vegas strip. TechCrunch is a leading technology media property dedicated to obsessively profiling startups reviewing new Internet products and breaking tech news. Subscribe to TechCrunch today: http://bit.ly/18J0X2e marijuana planet [--] las vegas cannabis weed marijuana planet [--] las vegas cannabis weed"
YouTube Link 2020-03-23T15:44Z 665K followers, 291K engagements
"What VCs actually want from AI companies before they invest TechCrunch Disrupt [----] From model infrastructure to niche applications AI is producing a new breed of founders and a new set of investor expectations. In this TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel top VCs share whats catching their eye (and whats not) how theyre thinking about defensibility in a world of AI monopolies and what founders need to show to get that next term sheet. Our speakers include. Aileen Lee Founder Cowboy Ventures Steve Jang Founder/Managing Partner Kindred Ventures Jon McNeill CEO & Co-founder DVx Ventures"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T18:08Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Watch the Startup Battlefield champion Tristan Thompson SF Mayor Lurie Today marks the third day of TechCrunch Disrupt [----] and before we dive into our packed agenda.even though we're on our final day its not too late to get a ticket for our last day at a 50% discount: https://tcrn.ch/4naFknr Rebuilding the City that Builds Startups: Daniel Lurie (Mayor of San Francisco City and County of San Francisco) A Conversation with Investor Extraordinaire: Elad Gil (Gil & Co.) Survive Scale Reinvent: Lessons from a Cloud OG: Aaron Levie (co-founder and CEO Box) Startup"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T16:35Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Mercor CEO Brendan Foody on using AI for a "new future of work" TechCrunch Disrupt [----] AI isnt just changing how we work its redefining who gets to work how teams are built and what talent looks like in a global automated economy. Brendan Foody co-founder and CEO of Mercor joins the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] to discuss how his company is using artificial intelligence to connect talent with opportunity in new ways the implications for hiring and upskilling in an AI-first world and what the next generation of work platforms will look like. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T17:52Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Silicon Valley's Thomas Middleditch on the TechCrunch Disrupt vibes What resonates the most with Silicon Valley star Thomas Middleditch upon his return to #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 The problem-solving community disrupt [----] silicon valley techcrunch techcrunch disrupt techcrunch disrupt [----] thomas middleditch disrupt [----] silicon valley techcrunch techcrunch disrupt techcrunch disrupt [----] thomas middleditch"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T00:06Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"David Sacks: Yammer as Enterprise Company Sarah Lacy interviews David Sacks Founder and CEO of Yammer"
YouTube Link 2012-02-17T04:59Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Cyan Banister (Founders Fund) tells her surprising origin story People not processes were the key to her success"
YouTube Link 2018-09-05T16:31Z 665K followers, 15.1K engagements
"NBA champion Tristan Thompson debuts community-owned mobile network Uplift TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Tristan Thompson announced at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] that hes partnering with global telecom company World Mobile to launch a community-owned mobile network called Uplift. The network offers unlimited data plans starting at $9.99 per month. With Uplift every subscription will contribute to neighborhood-level network expansion while local hosts that are known as AirNode operators will earn a portion of network revenue by providing community coverage. Catch the full recording of the announcement"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T21:15Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"How to build a GTM engine that ACTUALLY works TechCrunch Disrupt [----] A killer product needs a killer go-to-market strategy. This panel explores best traditional practices in building a GTM function as well as how early-stage startups can harness AI to build a GTM function that drives growth wins customers and scales efficiently. Our panel of experts give you the insights you need for success including. Max Altschuler General Partner & Founder GTMfund Marc Manara Head of Startups OpenAI Alison Wagonfeld VP Marketing & Chief Marketing Officer Google Cloud #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T22:44Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"How to design products for the AI age TechCrunch Disrupt [----] AI is changing how we work and the tools we depend on. Join Yukhi (Chief Product Officer Figma) Zach (Founder & CEO Warp) and Andrew Reed (Partner Sequoia) for this #sponsored TechCrunch Disrupt [----] session on how product strategy is evolving in the AI era and what it takes to design great AI experiences. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T19:38Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Wayve CEO Alex Kendall on taking autonomous driving beyond roads TechCrunch Disrupt [----] From self-driving cars to self-learning systems Wayve CEO Alex Kendall is rethinking how machines perceive and act in the world. He joined the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt [----] to explore how real-world autonomy is shaping the next chapter of AI and why breakthroughs on the road may unlock progress far beyond it. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T18:43Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Building companies in uncertain times with Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Uncertainty is the new normal but its also an opportunity. In this fireside chat Ryan Petersen CEO of global logistics unicorn Flexport shares his hard-won insights in his unique style after being vocal about everything from tariff policy to AI in recent years. Hes also experienced personal volatility famously leaving his CEO role and then returning less than a year later. Founders take notes: this is how you build when the rules keep changing. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T22:57Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Character.AI and the controversial rise of AI companions TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Character.AI has captured global attention but not without controversy. CEO Karan Anand joins us to discuss the explosive rise of human-like AI companions the legal battles and recent lawsuits challenging the companys practices and the ethical and technical questions behind lifelike dialogue. This TechCrunch Disrupt [----] fireside chat dives into both the breakthroughs and the pitfalls of conversational AI exploring how these digital personalities are reshaping human interaction and the scrutiny that comes with"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T01:01Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"Startup Battlefield Session 1: MacroCycle COI Energy and more TechCrunch Disrupt [----] TechCrunchs iconic startup competition returns as entrepreneurs from around the world pitch expert judges and vie for the Startup Battlefield Cup and $100000. This batch of finalists includes. MacroCycle Technologies: Upcycling plastic and textile waste into virgin-grade resin at price parity all through a zero-carbon low-energy process developed by world-class polymer scientists. Miraqules: Advancing lifesaving wound care with nano-biomaterials engineered to stop bleeding within one minute regardless of"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T04:32Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"How to raise a series A in [----] TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Top VCs reveal what really gets them to offer a term sheet with a healthy valuation from metrics that matter to the pitch mistakes that kill deals. Learn how to position your company for its first priced institutional investment. Our speakers include. Thomas Krane Managing Director Insight Partners Katie Stanton Founder and General Partner Moxxie Ventures Sangeen Zeb General Partner GV #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T20:28Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Rocket Internet's Oliver Samwer Breaks It Down Oliver Samwer of Rocket Internet talks to Mike Butcher about his strategies for making and raising investments his approach to growing businesses and challenges he's faced in the past. Subscribe to TechCrunch Today: http://goo.gl/eg167 TechCrunch Disrupt is one of the most anticipated technology conferences of the year. Disrupt London has an all-new slate of outstanding startups influential speakers and celebrity guests. disrupt london [----] stage tc disrupt techcrunch disrupt [----] disrupt london [----] stage tc disrupt techcrunch disrupt 2015"
YouTube Link 2015-12-18T04:00Z 665K followers, 29.8K engagements
"2024 Startup Battlefield Top [--] Finalists: Salva Health TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Julieta is a portable AI-powered breast cancer detection device that eliminates barriers to early screening ensuring access even in remote areas. #TechCrunchDisrupt2024 #Technology #Startups Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebook Bluesky: https://tcrn.ch/bluesky Mastodon: https://tcrn.ch/mstdn Read more: https://techcrunch.com/""
YouTube Link 2024-10-30T20:09Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Why top talent is walking away from OpenAI and xAI Equity Podcast AI companies have been hemorrhagingtalentthe past few weeks. Half ofxAIsfounding teamhas left the company some on their own others through restructuring while OpenAI is facing its own shakeups from thedisbanding of itsmission alignment teamto the firing of a policy exec who opposed its adult mode feature. On this episode of TechCrunchsEquitypodcast hosts Kirsten Korosec Anthony Ha and Sean O'Kane dig into the week's biggest deals and departures from billion-dollar bets on fusion and robotics to the tech exodus reshaping AI"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T19:08Z 665K followers, [--] engagements
"The future of defense funding with Founders Funds Trae Stephens StrictlyVC LA Founders Fund partner Trae Stephens is also the co-founder and chairman of Anduril Industries a company that's taking a non-traditional approach to defense contracting to create more effective solutions to state actors using inexpensive but effective tactics. In his discussion with TechCrunch Editor-in-Chief Connie Loizos he also broke down how that fund differs from more traditional venture funds culturally and structurally and how the state of the defense industry is shifting to more effectively tackle nations"
YouTube Link 2024-03-01T19:09Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"How Gld landed five railroads $70M in commitments and the Startup Battlefield [----] cup Gld CEO and founder Kevin De shares what it takes to win Startup Battlefield [----] and build a company solving real infrastructure problems. Fresh off his victory De reveals how a veteran's perspective on logistics led to an autonomous solution bridging congested roads and underutilized rail. Plus he shares how mindfulness mission-driven culture and $70M in early customer commitments positioned Gld for success. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:13 What Gld does: Autonomous transloading explained 02:40 From military"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T17:01Z 665K followers, [---] engagements
"The new rules of early-stage go to market (hint: there are no rules) l Build Mode In the season finale of Build Mode Isabelle Johannessen sits down with Paul Irving Partner and COO of GTMfund to discuss go-to-market strategies for the AI era. Drawing from his work with over [---] portfolio companies and a network of 350+ operators from companies Paul shares specific actionable advice on how early-stage startups can win even when facing well-funded competitors who iterate at lightning speed. He also explains why distribution has become the final remaining moat when technical advantages disappear"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T17:06Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"What do you need to raise a Series A today TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Gone are the days when you simply needed $1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) to raise a Series A. Some startups have raised a Series A with a lot more and weve seen many manage the same feat with far less in recent quarters. So before raising a Series A how can a founder ensure their business has the right metrics and that their pitch is tuned for the current venture climate Maren Bannon of January Ventures Loren Straub of Bowery Capital and James Currier of NFX help answer those questions and more. If youve raised"
YouTube Link 2023-09-25T18:05Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
"Google Cloud's CTO on their agentic AI plans TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Google Cloud CTO Will Grannis sat down on at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025's AI Stage to share how hes reshaping the companys cloud offerings for the agentic future. From payments to cybersecurity Grannis breaks down what founders need to know to compete in an AI-first world and where the real opportunities lie for early-stage companies. #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T20:42Z 665K followers, 21.5K engagements
"The seed money secrets that every founder has to know TechCrunch Disrupt [----] Raising your first round is tough but far from impossible. This TechCrunch Disrupt [----] panel brings together experienced investors to break down what it really takes to close a seed round. From crafting the right pitch to ensuring you are greenlighting the right partners get actionable advice to turn investor interest into capital. Our experts include. Gabby Cazeau Partner Harlem Capital Maria Palma General Partner Freestyle Capital #TechCrunchDisrupt2025 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube"
YouTube Link 2025-11-08T00:24Z 665K followers, [----] engagements
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