For the first time ever, A Technology NewsRoom Disrupt is launching the Going Public Stage a brand-new location for creators navigating the mid and late phases of company building.This content is necessary for any creator, but specifically those scaling quickly, getting ready for exit, or reimagining what follows.
Due to the fact that whether youre at the seed phase or Series E, the most effective founders are always thinking 10 steps ahead.Youll hear from a few of the greatest names in tech and endeavor including Julie Wainwright (The RealReal), David George (Andreessen Horowitz), and Nirav Tolia (Nextdoor) as they share hard-won lessons on structure resistant business, browsing moving markets, and remaining ahead of the curve.From IPO prep to AI-powered GTM strategy, this stage is your roadmap for developing whats next.Stay tuned more sessions and speakers are coming soon.
In the meantime, mark the Going Public Stage as a cant-miss at Disrupt, and grab your ticket now to save approximately $675.
The length of time Should a Startup Stay Private?David George, basic partner, Andreessen HorowitzStartups today can grow to big valuations, squander their employees, and remain personal longer than those of previous ages.
However that also suggests that late-stage start-ups are dealing with an entire brand-new set of rules.
George unpacks the moving VC landscape, what the next generation of scaled startups requires to know, and how capital is being released in an age of tighter money and greater expectations.
From IPO windows to secondary markets to the developing function of growth investors, this fireside chat goes deep on what it really takes to develop enduring companies in todays market and whats coming next.Everything You Need to Know Before an ExitJai Das, co-founder, president, and partner, Sapphire Ventures; Roseanne Wincek, co-founder and handling director, Renegade Partners; and another speaker to be announcedGo public, get obtained, or double down and remain private? In todays unforeseeable market, founders need to consider exit method previously and more strategically than ever.
This panel combines two top VCs and an experienced CFO to unpack how to set your company up for every choice.
Well talk timing, metrics that matter, financier expectations, and what it actually requires to navigate M&A, IPO prep, or simply keep constructing through the storm.
Whether youre 12 months out or simply starting to scale, this conversation is all about making clever moves now for whatever comes next.Building What Comes NextJulie Wainwright, CEO, Ahara; founder and former CEO, TheRealRealWainwright understands how to identify a wave and ride it.
From pioneering luxury resale at The RealReal to jumping into customized nutrition with Ahara, shes made a profession out of building ahead of the curve.
In this fireside chat, Wainwright opens up about what it takes to start over, scale fast, and stay resistant through market shifts and personal pivots.
Well go into the lessons learned from classification development, the threats of reinvention, and why experience may just be the ultimate startup edge.How AI Is Forcing Late-stage Startups to Rewire GTM or Be Left BehindJane Alexander, partner, CapitalG; Vanessa Larco, co-founder, Premise; and Nirav Tolia, CEO, NextdoorAI is rewriting the playbook for how startups reach and win customers, and late-stage business are feeling the pressure to adapt fast.
In this panel, 2 leading VCs and a skilled creator break down how AI is changing go-to-market techniques, from sales and marketing to consumer success.
Well enter into whats working, whats buzz, and how to develop AI into your GTM engine without losing focus.
If youre scaling and wondering how AI fits into your next phase of growth, this is the discussion you dont want to miss.Whether youre weighing an acquisition, considering the IPO window, or drawing up your ideal exit, the Going Public Stage at Disrupt 2025 is constructed for creators ready to make their next huge relocation.
Speak with leaders whove browsed the highs, the risks, and the reinventions and leave with insights you can act upon now.Dont wait to sharpen your exit technique.
Secure your pass to Disrupt 2025 and save up to $675 before rates increase.
More sessions and speakers are coming quickly, however this stage alone is worth the ticket.