Elad Gil — one of tech’s sharpest minds — on early bets, breakout growth, and what’s coming next at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Elad Gil, a highly influential venture capitalist and author renowned for his foresight in identifying and nurturing transformative technology companies, is set to be a featured keynote speaker at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Scheduled for October 27-29 in San Francisco, the event will host Gil for a fireside chat, promising deep dives into the future of technology and startup growth.

Gil’s reputation as a visionary investor is cemented by his early backing of now-dominant AI companies such as Perplexity, Character.AI, and Harvey. His investment portfolio reads like a who’s who of modern tech success, including early contributions to unicorns like Stripe, Airbnb, Coinbase, Instacart, Notion, Figma, Flexport, and GitLab. This extensive experience, coupled with his operational background at tech giants Google and Twitter, provides him with a unique perspective on market dynamics and company scaling.

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Gil will share his strategies for spotting breakout potential in the earliest stages of a company’s development and discuss his outlook on the next major technological innovations. His insights are particularly relevant for professionals in the AI, crypto, health tech, and enterprise SaaS sectors, offering guidance on building category-defining businesses.

The acclaimed author of “High Growth Handbook,” Gil is celebrated for his ability to decode emerging markets and anticipate shifts before they become mainstream. His session at Disrupt, one of Silicon Valley’s premier tech conferences, is a rare opportunity to gain direct knowledge from a seasoned expert.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, gathering over 10,000 startup founders, venture capitalists, and tech leaders. The event provides a platform for networking and learning from industry titans, with additional sessions featuring leaders from Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, and Sequoia Capital, all focused on accelerating startup success.

Attendees are encouraged to register early for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to take advantage of significant ticket savings and secure their place for this exclusive conversation with Elad Gil and other key figures shaping the future of technology.