TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is in full swing in San Francisco, offering a dynamic mix of keynotes, startup pitches, networking, and innovation showcases. With two days remaining, attendees and remote viewers alike can still join the event, with a 50% discount available on tickets. For those unable to attend in person, the Disrupt Stage is livestreamed on YouTube, running from 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. PT, featuring top-tier speakers and the highly anticipated Startup Battlefield 200 pitch competition. Day two kicked off with a standout session: “No Filters: Vinod Khosla on the Future of Tech,” where the Khosla Ventures founder delivered candid insights on AI, climate, healthcare, and the next wave of transformational startups. He urged founders to think beyond incremental progress and embrace bold, long-term visions. The Startup Battlefield continued with two intense pitch sessions, judged by top-tier VCs including Jon Chu (Khosla Ventures), Madison Faulkner (NEA), and Rinki Sethi (Lockstep). The competition spotlighted early-stage startups across consumer, enterprise, and AI sectors. Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone took the stage to discuss the company’s evolving product strategy, from personalized discovery and ad-tier growth to the expansion into gaming and global content delivery. Her talk offered a masterclass in scaling technology for massive user bases. Bryn Putnam, founder of the now-Lululemon-owned MIRROR, returned to reveal her new, never-before-seen product, sharing lessons from her journey and delivering a live demo. Chris Barman, CEO of Slate Auto, brought her groundbreaking electric truck to the stage in person, offering a rare first look at the vehicle and discussing the challenges of building a commercial EV in a capital-intensive industry. The event also spotlighted Phia, a buzzy Gen Z-focused consumer AI startup co-founded by climate activist Sophia Kianni and Phoebe Gates, daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates. They discussed scaling a brand in a crowded market and turning viral momentum into lasting impact. The AI Stage featured deep dives into emerging trends, including “Betting on the Next Wave: What VCs Want in AI Startups,” “Creative Machines and Where AI Meets Imagination,” and “The Post-Training Revolution,” where experts explored reinforcement learning’s impact on AI infrastructure. Sessions also covered AI in defense, enterprise software, and the future of search, with speakers from Pinecone, Wayve, and Mercer. The Builders Stage focused on practical startup growth, with panels on product-market fit, designing for the AI age, and whether startups still need Silicon Valley. Notable speakers included Andrew Reed (Sequoia), Yuhki Yamashita (Figma), and Adam Bain (01 Advisors). The Breakout Stage hosted interactive sessions on agentic AI, healthcare AI workflows, and the new economics of AI, including topics like “From Tokens to Turbines” and “Prototyping GenAI Applications.” Roundtables offered intimate, problem-solving discussions on AI ethics, founder visibility, and community-building. Topics ranged from “How Smart Brands Are Winning With Creator-Led Videos” to “The Invisible AI Revolution” and “Scaling Search at Reddit.” The Pitch Showcase Stage hosted live pitches from startups across the Expo Hall, including Consumer and Enterprise Battlefield rounds and Pavilion sessions from Catalonia, Poland, and SilkRoad. These sessions highlighted global innovation and diverse startup ecosystems. Beyond the main stages, side events across San Francisco extended the energy with investor meetups, founder dinners, and networking parties. The Expo Hall remained a bustling hub for over 300 startups, offering founders visibility and investors access to emerging talent. With a mix of visionary talks, real-world insights, and high-stakes pitches, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 continues to be the premier gathering for the tech community. Whether attending in person or watching live, the event delivers unmatched access to the future of innovation.