Don’t miss your chance to join the smart, savvy money at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco on October 27–29, 2025. This much-anticipated event is known for its cutting-edge disruption of traditional trends and innovation. One new program, perhaps the major highlight of this year’s conference, is the Going Public Stage. These are just a few of the luminaries in technology and entrepreneurship who will be speaking about the exciting, ever-evolving world of startups and IPOs.
It provides new founders with valuable insight as entrepreneurs candidly discuss their path to IPO and the nuances of going public. Watch out world— our 🏅speakers are about to ✨boom📈! That’s not all—industry leaders including Eric Yuan, founder and CEO of Zoom Communications Inc. and Chris Britt, co-founder and CEO of Chime will be featured, just to name a few. Their participation is a testament to the significance of this stage in cultivating discussion about the merits of going public and pursuing various strategies for growth.
A Lineup of Influential Speakers
Going Public Stage is an ever-changing, exciting roster of speakers. From the tech ecosystem, they bring a deep well of diverse experiences and expertise. Emergence general partner Santi Subotovsky recently featured on the Capital Allocators podcast to discuss the realities of venture capital and the startup ecosystem. One more featured speaker we’re excited about — David George, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz. His expertise as an investor and mentor will add tremendous value to the discussions.
Vanessa Larco, co-founder Premise Vanessa knows a thing or two about scaling businesses. Jane Alexander, a partner at CapitalG, will provide her advice on thriving in today’s competitive new normal. Their participation highlights the event’s focus on not only technological advancements but on strategic growth in the venture capital space.
Additionally, Nirav Tolia, CEO of Nextdoor and Alisa Bergman of Adobe Systems are speaking. Their perspectives will shed light on how legacy firms are navigating the new normal of changing market dynamics. Most importantly, they will emphasize shifts in consumer expectations. We anticipate these discussions will be incredibly helpful to entrepreneurs as they begin their own journeys to going public.
Exploring the Financial Landscape
The fiscal environment around public offerings has never been more topical, as companies such as Zoom have recently announced unprecedented earnings. Zoom’s net income for the fiscal year ending in January, 2023 was $7.6 million. The company’s revenue was a staggering $331 million. This performance demonstrates the potential for growth that can come with successful public offerings, serving as a case study for emerging companies seeking similar success.
The Going Public Stage will delve into these financial aspects, offering attendees a deeper understanding of what it takes to transition from a private startup to a publicly traded company. We’ll delve into the most important conversations surrounding regulatory requirements and market dynamics. We’ll delve into the investment strategies that will be critical to successfully making this challenging trip.
Industry luminaries such as Sapphire Ventures Jai Das and SAP’s Nicole Helmer will elevate these discussions even further. They’ll bring us their instructive experiences from the other side, both from companies that have made it through to successful public offerings and from those that haven’t made it successfully so far. This dynamic point of view will only serve to create an even more engaging discussion, full of key insights for the entrepreneurial-inclined.
Networking Opportunities and Future Prospects
In addition to these deep-dive discussions, there will be plenty of powerful networking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Entrepreneurs, investors and industry professionals will have the opportunity to engage with each other. These meetings will help them create the relationships that will lead to future partnerships or investments down the line.
The event’s picturesque setting of San Francisco—America’s capital of innovation and technology—makes this event even more attractive. Attendees will have the opportunity to dive into a supportive, interactive ecosystem that inspires bold creative thinking and fuels entrepreneurial spirit. The Going Public Stage is poised to serve as a focal point for those interested in understanding the nuances of launching successful public companies.
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