Jai Das and Roseanne Wincek to Share Exit Strategy Insights at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Startups today navigate a landscape rich with exit opportunities, yet also fraught with increasing uncertainty. To address this critical challenge, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will feature a vital discussion on exit strategies, hosted by industry leaders Jai Das and Roseanne Wincek. The session, taking place on the Going Public Stage, is designed for founders at all stages, from those actively planning liquidity events to those focused on scaling their ventures.

Scheduled for October 27-29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 aims to equip founders with the knowledge needed to set their companies up for sustained success. Attendees will gain insights into what top Venture Capitalists look for when evaluating potential exits.

Why this session belongs on your calendar

In today’s dynamic economic climate, treating exit planning as an afterthought is no longer a viable option for startups. With tighter capital markets, evolving investor expectations, and increasing regulatory complexity, founders require a refined strategy. This session promises to deliver precisely that.

The discussion will delve into crucial timing considerations, essential market signals to monitor, and strategies for structuring a business to maintain optionality, regardless of whether the ultimate goal is an IPO, acquisition, or continued independent growth. It offers a candid, high-level perspective on how leading founders prepare for diverse outcomes.

Meet the experts leading this conversation

Leading this insightful session are two prominent figures in the venture capital world:

Roseanne Wincek, co-founder of Renegade Partners, brings a wealth of experience as a venture capitalist, early-stage founder, and former investor at IVP and Canaan Partners. Her investment portfolio includes notable companies such as Glossier, MasterClass, Looker, Spekit, and Daily. Wincek offers a sharp perspective on identifying and nurturing companies poised for significant growth and successful exits.

Jai Das, co-founder, president, and partner at Sapphire Ventures, is renowned for his expertise in enterprise technology and AI-driven SaaS. He has a proven track record, having led investments in over a dozen IPOs and two dozen acquisitions, including successful ventures like Netskope, ThoughtSpot, MuleSoft, and CircleCI. Das provides deep insights into navigating the complexities of funding and exit markets.

Get in the room where high-impact decisions start

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is set to convene over 10,000 startup and VC leaders, making it a prime environment for high-impact discussions. This session offers a front-row seat to one of the most critical strategic conversations founders will encounter. Interested parties can register now for Disrupt and take advantage of early bird savings of up to $600+, transforming the guesswork surrounding exit strategies into actionable knowledge.