TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: How to watch Vinod Khosla, Netflix, Slate Auto, and Startup Battlefield

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is here! If you’re still hesitant about attending in person, dive into the extensive schedule of speakers, networking opportunities, workshops, after-parties, and more available here. There’s still time to get your tickets, and with two days left, we’re offering a 50% discount.

But if you can’t attend in person, the next best thing is to check out the Disrupt Stage livestream, featuring some of our most notable speakers and the highly anticipated Startup Battlefield 200 competition. We’re streaming via YouTube, so you can watch the embed below, or just follow this link to watch live. We’ll kick things off on Tuesday at 9am PT, and end the disruption phase at around 3:45pm PT.

Tuesday marks the second day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, and before we dive into our busy schedule, remember that it’s not too late to get a ticket to our entire three-day event.

No filters: Vinod Khosla talks about the future of technology

Few investors are as outspoken — or thoughtful — as Vinod Khosla. The Khosla Ventures founder has never been shy about making noise, doubling down on lunar projects, and pushing founders to think beyond incremental progress. In this candid conversation, Khosla will share his candid views on AI, climate, healthcare, and the next generation of transformative startups — and what entrepreneurs need to hear (not just what they want to hear) to build lasting companies in turbulent times.

Startup Battleground – Session 3

The judging panel includes John Chu (Partner, Khosla Ventures), Madison Faulkner (Partner, NEA), Elia Kernos (Co-Founder and CTO, SignalFire), Melonie Madan Pressler (Partner, Corporate Venture Partners), and Rinki Sethi (Co-Founder, Lockstep).

What’s next for Netflix and streaming itself?

As CTO at Netflix, Elizabeth Stone directs the future of entertainment for hundreds of millions of users. In this fireside chat, Stone will explain how Netflix is ​​evolving its product and technology strategy — from personal discovery to global growth, and from advertising to gaming. We’ll explore how Netflix is ​​adapting to the changing content landscape, what it means to innovate at scale, and what design surprises Netflix has in store. For anyone who builds consumer experiences, this will be a key lesson.

From the Mirror to What’s Next – Brian Putnam returns to disruption

In 2018, Brynn Putnam unveiled MIRROR on the Disrupt Stage, launching one of the most talked-about connected fitness products of the decade — and eventually selling it to Lululemon for $500 million. Now it’s back, and TechCrunch has chosen Disrupt 2025 to unveil its never-before-seen new product. Join us for an exclusive conversation with Putnam as she shares her founder’s journey, lessons learned, and a first look and live demo of her new product.

Slate Automatic Electric Truck – See it here first

Slate Auto CEO Chris Parman brought one of its groundbreaking electric trucks to the Disrupt Stage — literally into the room — before anyone on the road had even seen it. You’ll share the story of building a next-generation commercial electric vehicle, overcoming manufacturing hurdles, and scaling a startup in a capital-intensive industry. Disrupt Stage audiences will get an inside look at one of the year’s most exciting vehicles and hear first-hand about Slate’s plans to redefine the future of mobility.

Startup Battlefield – Session 4

Leslie Feinzig (Founder and Managing Director of Graham & Walker VC), Sarah Ittelson (Partner at Accel), and Doug Pepper (General Partner at ICONIQ)

Storming the Gates: Extending Consumer AI

Phia has quickly become one of the most popular AI startups of 2025, drawing attention to the way Generation Z shops — and to its high-profile founders. Sofia Kiani, climate activist and influencer, and Phoebe Gates, youngest daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, join us on Disrupt to share how they’re building a new kind of AI consumer brand, what it takes to scale in one of technology’s most competitive markets, and how they’re turning hype into staying power.