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

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Here it is! If you’re still on the fence about attending in person, dive into the extensive schedule of speakers, networking opportunities, workshops, after parties and more available. here. There’s still plenty of time to get ticketsAnd 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 our Disrupt Stage livestream, featuring some of our featured speakers and highly anticipated features. Startup Battlefield 200 Pitch competition. We’re streaming via YouTube, so you can catch the embed below, or Just follow this link to watch live. On Tuesday we’re kicking things off at 9 am PT and wrapping up the Disrupt Stage at 3:45 pm PT.

Tuesday marks the second day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, and before we dive into our packed agenda, remember that it’s not too late to get tickets to our full three-day event.

No filter: Vinod Khosla on the future of technology

Few investors speak as bluntly — or think big — as Vinod Khosla. The founder of Khosla Ventures has never been one to call hype, double down on moonshots and push founders to think beyond incremental progress. In this candid fireside chat, Khosla will share his unexpected 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 sustainable companies in turbulent times.

Startup Battlefield – Session 3

Judges include John Chu (Partner, Khosla Ventures), Madison Faulkner (Partner, NEA), Ilia Kirnos (Founding Partner and CTO, Signalfire), Milni Madan Pressler (Partner, Institutional Venture Partners), Rinki Shetty (Founding Partner, Lockstep).

What’s Next for Netflix and Streaming?

As CTO of Netflix, Elizabeth Stone is driving the future of entertainment for millions of users. In this fireside chat, Stone will break down how Netflix is ​​evolving its product and technology strategy — from personalized discovery to global growth, from the advertising layer to gaming. We’ll explore how Netflix is ​​adapting to the changing content landscape, what innovation means at scale, and what kind of design surprises Netflix has up its sleeve. For anyone creating consumer experiences, this will be a masterclass.

What’s Next from the Mirror – Brian Putnam Disrupting

In 2018, Brynn Putnam unveiled the mirror on the Disrupt stage, launching one of the most talked-about fitness products of the decade — and ultimately selling it to Lululemon for $500 million. Now he’s back, and he’s chosen TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to unveil his brand new, never-before-seen product. Join us for an exclusive conversation with Putnam as he shares his founding journey, the lessons he’s taken forward, and a first look and live demonstration of his new product.

Slate’s Auto Electric Truck – First Look Here

Chris Burman, CEO of Slate Auto, brought one of his groundbreaking electric trucks to the Disrupt stage — literally indoors — without anyone seeing it on the road. He will share stories of building a next-generation commercial EV, navigating manufacturing hurdles and scaling a startup in a capital-intensive industry. Disrupt Stage audiences will get an inside look at some of the year’s most iconic cars and hear firsthand how Slate plans to redefine the future of mobility.

Startup Battlefield – Session 4

Leslie Feinzig (Founder & GP, Graham & Walker VC), Sara Ittelson (Partner, Excel), Doug Pepper (General Partner, Iconic)

Storming the Gates: Scaling Consumer AI

Phia has quickly become one of the buzziest AI startups of 2025, gaining attention for how Gen Z shops — and for its high-profile co-founders. Sophia Kiani, climate activist and influencer, and Phoebe Gates, youngest daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, join us to share how they’re building a new kind of consumer AI brand, what it takes to scale in the most competitive tech market, and how they’re turning buzz into lasting power.