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Together, we make TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 unforgettable — thank you to our sponsors

From TechCrunch

By Cindy Zackney

October 17, 2025

Together, we make TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 unforgettable — thank you to our sponsors

Together, we make TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 unforgettable — thank you to our sponsors

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 wouldn’t be what it is without the incredible companies that power the innovation behind the scenes. From headline partners to emerging collaborators, our sponsors help make Disrupt the ultimate destination for founders, investors, and visionaries shaping the future of tech. Their insights, technologies, and support bring each stage, session, and startup moment to life — turning bold ideas into real-world impact.

Spotlight sessions you won’t want to miss

Our sponsors are shaping the future of industries — and you can catch them live at Disrupt:

Tuesday October 28

AI Stage

AI Isn’t Failing. You’re Just Solving the Wrong Problems

2:35 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.Presented by SymphonyAI

The headlines say AI pilots are stalling, but global leaders are already scaling AI in production. From manufacturing to payments to retail, they’re proving success comes from focus: solving complex, domain-specific problems. This discussion goes beyond hype to reveal what breaks when AI meets business reality — and how enterprises are fixing it. Expect real-world insights on deployment barriers, the human impact of automation, and why deep expertise drives measurable results.

Wednesday October 29

Builders Stage

Stablecoins, Startups, Salaries: The New Playbook for Global Hiring

10:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Presented by: Pebl

As startups scale globally, their biggest challenge isn’t finding talent — it’s paying them. Legacy payroll and banking systems can’t keep up with a distributed, digital-first workforce. Rising visa costs and shifting U.S. policies are accelerating the move to global hiring. Now fintech innovation is redefining payroll through digital wallets, stablecoins, and crypto rails, making payments faster, cheaper, and borderless. This session dives into why payroll is the next frontier of financial infrastructure, where compliance meets innovation and startups turn global teams into a competitive edge.

Reception hosts: Thank you for bringing the community together

Networking is at the heart of Disrupt, and our sponsors make those memorable moments possible:

  • Lunch Reception“Future Forward Your Business”Presented by SAP
  • Women of Tech(Crunch) Cocktail Reception“Unlocking Success: Building Networks, Champions, and a Growth Mindset”Presented by J.P. Morgan

Startup Battlefield, powered by MongoDB

Huge thanks to our Startup Battlefield sponsor, MongoDB, for helping us champion breakthrough ideas and bold founders taking their first big stage at Disrupt. Your support fuels the next generation of game-changing startups.

MongoDB will also be hosting a Breakout session:

Leading for Impact: Engineering at the Speed of AITuesday, October 2810:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.

In the fast-moving world of AI, traditional product cycles no longer work. Constant model releases, fierce competition, and intense work demands call for a new kind of engineering leadership. Leaders from Factory, Mercor, Fireworks, TinyFish, and MongoDB’s Voyage AI share how they’re building resilient teams, driving rapid growth with leaner resources, and leading with impact at the speed of AI.

Join the conversation

Our Roundtables bring founders, investors, and experts together for candid, interactive discussions that spark real insights and connections you won’t get anywhere else. Check out these Roundtable hosts:

  • 10times
  • Fireworks AI 
  • Silicon Valley Venture 
  • Superconnected 
  • UC Berkeley SCET 
  • Uptin 
  • Vently 

A special thank-you to our marketing partners

Our marketing partners help amplify the voice of Disrupt — sharing stories, showcasing innovation, and extending our impact far beyond the stage. We’re grateful for your collaboration and continued support.

  • Beta University 
  • Founder Tactics 
  • HiHello 

To all of our partners — thank you for fueling the conversations, connections, and breakthroughs that define Disrupt. Your commitment to innovation helps push the global startup ecosystem forward. We’re proud to build this platform together and can’t wait to see what’s next. Until then, here’s to every company, creator, and changemaker who will help make this year’s Disrupt unforgettable.

  • 1WAV / Ballast Networks  
  • Aerisyn Inc  
  • AI Organizer Company  
  • AI71  
  • All Talentz  
  • Brave  
  • Descope  
  • Draper Startup House  
  • Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) 
  • Friendli.ai
  • FyeLabs  
  • Hallo  
  • HeadAI
  • Heidi Health  
  • iMerit
  • Lean Solutions Group  
  • Lightfield  
  • Lutra Inc  
  • MinDD  
  • NMI  
  • OKTA
  • protofy.xyz  
  • Pulumi  
  • Qapita  
  • Scale Venture Partners
  • SustainaVerse  
  • Snapshot AI  
  • TAC Security
  • Techstars  
  • Tempo  
  • Terragrit  
  • Treble PR
  • Why Tenerife  
  • Women in Security and Privacy  
  • WorkerBee  
  • YSK

Thank you for being part of the Disrupt journey. We couldn’t do it without you.

View original article on techcrunch.com

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