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Builders Stage agenda revealed: Practical strategies for scaling startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch has revealed the Builders Stage agenda for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, scheduled for October 13-15 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Key takeaways
- The Builders Stage is returning to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to bring together over 10,000 founders, operators, and investors.
- The event will take place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco on October 13-15.
- Speakers will share actionable insights on fundraising, hiring, go-to-market strategy, AI, and operational decisions.
TechCrunch has revealed the Builders Stage agenda for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, scheduled for October 13-15 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. The event is expected to bring together over 10,000 founders, startup operators, and investors. Confirmed speakers include Google VP of Product Robby Stein, Gamma co-founder Grant Lee, Precedent.vc general partner Leah Solivan, Verkada CEO Filip Kaliszan, and Cal AI founder Zach Yadegari. Sessions will cover practical startup scaling topics such as pre-seed fundraising, product-market fit, AI talent acquisition, and navigating competition from AI giants like OpenAI.
By the numbers
- 10,000+
- Expected founders, startup operators, and investors attending
- $330
- Maximum savings available on early registration tickets
- $0 - $10M
- The new early-stage baseline ARR expected for startups
- 6
- Total number of industry-focused stages at the conference
How it unfolded
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place in San Francisco.
- The Series A funding environment becomes significantly harder for startups.
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Common questions
- What happened with TechCrunch Disrupt 2026?
- The Builders Stage is returning to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to bring together over 10,000 founders, operators, and investors.
- Where can I read the original report?
- Read the full report at Techcrunch.