Trump says he’ll announce semiconductor and chip tariffs
This announcement comes as the Trump administration is also mulling over its approach to AI chip export restrictions.
Crack the code to startup traction with insights from Chef Robotics, NEA, and ICONIQ at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Finding product-market fit isnât a milestone â itâs a messy, make-or-break journey. And at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, a founder whoâs been through the fire and two investors whoâve helped startups hit escape velocity will break down how to do it right. On the Builders Stage, Rajat Bhageria (Founder & CEO, Chef Robotics), Ann Bordetsky (Partner, […]
Only 2 days left to save $675 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 ticket
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 marks 20 years of driving the startup world forward â and youâve got just two days left to join the movement and save up to $675 on your ticket. From October 27â29, Moscone West becomes the home base for over 10,000 movers and makers in the tech world. Join us in San […]
A top designer was banned from Dribbble. Now he’s building his own competitor.
Dribbble is enforcing its terms of service that lets it take a cut of designers' work, and kicking out those who don't comply. One top designer has had enough, and is building his own startup instead.
Kleiner Perkins is having a very good week
With two IPOs this week alone, Kleiner Perkins partner Mamoon Hamid has reason to celebrate.
The new face of defense tech â Ethan Thornton of Mach Industries â takes the AI stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Autonomous weapons, decentralized strategy, and startup speed â this isnât the future of defense, itâs the now. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Ethan Thornton, CEO and founder of Mach Industries, steps onto the AI Stage to talk about how next-gen defense is being built from the ground up with AI at its core. Inside the AI […]
Iconiq’s Will Griffith explains how his firm celebrated Figma’s IPO and why investors sold shares
Will Griffith is a seed investor in Figma. Investors didn't want to sell millions of shares. He explains why they did it anyway.
Enterprises prefer Anthropic’s AI models over anyone else’s, including OpenAI
Anthropic holds 32% of enterprise LLM market share by usage. This is sharp reversal from just two years ago when OpenAI held 50%.
Twitter’s former Trust & Safety head details the challenges facing decentralized social platforms
Yoel Roth shares concerns about the open social web's ability to combat misinformation, spam, and other illegal content.
How founders are ditching VC norms and finding capital on their own terms at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27â29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, a candid conversation is coming to the Builder Stage â one that unpacks what startup funding looks like beyond the venture capital echo chamber. Funding routes that donât start in the Valley Founders today have more capital paths than ever. But how […]
Waymoâs Tekedra Mawakana on the truth behind autonomous vehicles at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Autonomous vehicles have long been touted as âjust around the corner,â but the reality of what it takes to bring self-driving cars to the streets is anything but simple. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27â29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana joins the Disrupt Stage for a wide-ranging conversation on […]
Google is experimenting with machine-learning powered age estimation tech in the U.S.
Google will use machine learning and user data to estimate age of users in the U.S.
Kleiner Perkins-backed Ambiq pops on IPO debut
The 15-year-old chipmaker saw its shares climb 61% above its IPO price by the close of its first trading day.
How a New Jersey startup found an electrifying way to slash copper costs
Still Bright is now loaded up with $18.7 million in seed money to build out its demonstration unit.
Get inside Disrupt: Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Weâre looking for curious, driven volunteers to join our team at Moscone West from October 27â29, and help power one of the most iconic startup events in the world.
TikTok adds YouTube Music as an option to save songs playing in videos
You can now save tracks playing in TikTok videos directly to a playlist on YouTube Music.
New York state cyber chief calls out Trump for cybersecurity cuts
The top cybersecurity official in New York told TechCrunch in an interview that Trump's budget cuts are going to put the government at risk from cyberattacks, and will put more pressure on states to secure themselves.
Do startups still need Silicon Valley? Hear from the founders and funders challenging old assumptions at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
As the startup world descends on San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 â happening October 27â29 at Moscone West â one question looms large: does building in Silicon Valley still give founders an edge? With 10,000+ startup and VC leaders gathering for this milestone Disrupt, the conversation around access, geography, and opportunity has never been […]
Meet the minds shaping AI: TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 AI Stage revealed
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the AI Stage comes alive with the voices shaping the future of technology, creativity, and security. Top VCs reveal what it takes to win funding in a rapidly evolving landscape, as they place bets on the next wave of AI founders. Hear groundbreaking insights from leaders at visionary startups like Apptronik, […]
Sam Altman warns there’s no legal confidentiality when using ChatGPT as a therapist
In response to a question about how AI works with today's legal system, Altman said one of the problems of not yet having a legal or policy framework for AI is that there's no legal confidentiality for users' conversations.
This industrial AI startup is winning over customers by saying it wonât get acquired
In red-hot acquisition market, this CVector founders answer this key question in its first conversation with prospective customers.
Former Y Combinator, a16z experts hold invite-only summit for founders
An invite-only startup event hosted by former YC and a16z staff will help founders learn to pitch press and run their own social media.
Avalanche Energy hits key milestone on the road to a desktop fusion reactor
Seattle-based Avalanche recently operated its desktop fusion machine for hours on end while maintaining 300,000 volts.
How TRIC Robotics is reducing pesticide use on strawberries using UV light
TRIC Robotics just raised a $5.5 million seed round for its tractor-sized robots that help eliminate bacteria and pests on strawberry plants.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: First full agenda reveal for the brand-new Going Public Stage
We recently unveiled the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 â a new destination for founders navigating the complexities of company building, from early traction to IPO and beyond. Today, weâre excited to announce additions to the agenda that bring even more insight and firepower to the stage. Joining the speaker lineup are Eric […]
OpenAI agreed to pay Oracle $30B a year for data center services
OpenAI was customer that signed the huge deal that Oracle disclosed last month.
Rocket Lab’s first hurdle to flying its new rocket is getting it to the pad
Rocket Lab is asking regulators to approve a temporary method to transport hardware to its new spaceport.
National security meets next-gen tech at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025âs AI Defense panel
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is where breakthrough ideas meet the real-world challenges that define the future â and with over 10,000 startup and VC leaders converging, thereâs no better place to have the hard conversations. One of the most urgent? How artificial intelligence is reshaping national defense, security, and critical infrastructure in real time. Enter AI […]
On stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: How AI is forcing late-stage startups to rewire GTM â or be left behind
AI isnât just disrupting products â itâs upending how companies sell, scale, and succeed. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27â29 in San Francisco, weâre diving deep into how late-stage startups are navigating this shift. Catch this dynamic panel on the Going Public Stage, where three seasoned leaders will explore how AI is transforming go-to-market […]
Telegram’s crypto wallet launches in the US
Telegram is expanding access to its crypto wallet for its 87 million users in the US.
Figmaâs Dylan Field will cash out about $60M in IPO, with Index, Kleiner, Greylock, Sequoia all selling, too
Figma is allowing existing shareholders to sell even more stock than the company will in its IPO.
Figma looks to raise nearly $1 billion as it kicks off its IPO roadshow
Figma looks to offer more than 36 million shares with an expected price range between $25 and $28 a share.
From idea to first check: Raising pre-seed and seed capital with Charles Hudson and Navin Chaddha at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
More than 10,000 founders, investors, and tech insiders will convene at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27-29 for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 â one of the yearâs most anticipated tech conferences. Of the 250+ tech leaders taking the stage, donât miss this standout panel on the Builders Stage featuring two of the most respected […]
Donât miss your chance to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is just around the corner, and with more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders heading to Moscone West in San Francisco this October 27 to 29, the Expo Hall is where connections get made and business gets done. If youâve been thinking about showcasing your company, consider this your nudge â exhibitor […]
Why Cartken pivoted its focus from last-mile delivery to industrial robots
Cartken started seeing an influx of demand for its last-mile delivery robots from industrial customers and is now focused on that sector.
David Sacks and the blurred lines of government service
When Vultron announced its $22 million funding round earlier this week, the AI startup made sure to highlight a key investor: Craft Ventures, the firm “co-founded by White House AI adviser David Sacks.” The announcement has raised questions about conflicts of interest in the Trump administration, where Sacks serves as both AI and crypto czar […]
The perfect pitch: This NEA partner says every founder should answer these 5 questions
Tiffany Luck, a partner at NEA, outlined what she looks for in a pitch, during a presentation at TechCrunchâs All Stage event in Boston.
Why a Y Combinator startup tackling AI agents for Windows gave up and pivoted
Pig.dev was working on a problem that could have been revolutionary: agent tech for controlling Windows desktops.
‘Utopian’ city California Forever announces huge tech manufacturing parkÂ
Solano Foundry is a 2,100-acre manufacturing park that can host 40 million square feet of advanced tech manufacturing space.
Jack Dorsey pumps $10 million into a nonprofit focused on open-source social media
Jack Dorsey backs nonprofit 'and Other Stuff' with $10M to build open social technology.
GM teams up with Redwood Materials to power data centers with EV batteries
GM will send batteries â new and old â to Redwood Materials, which will assemble them into large packs capable of supporting data centers and the grid.
The countdownâs almost over: 2 days until TechCrunch All Stage 2025 kicks off in Boston
TechCrunch All Stage 2025 is almost here â In 2 days, the doors swing open at Bostonâs SoWa Power Station. If youâre a founder or investor, this is your last shot to lock in the lowest ticket prices before they vanish at the door. This isnât your average startup conference. TC All Stage is where […]
Just 3 days left to save before TechCrunch All Stage 2025 lights up Boston
In only 3 days, founders, investors, and operators will flood into the SoWa Power Station in Boston for TechCrunch All Stage 2025 â and if you havenât grabbed your pass yet, this is your final window to lock in the lowest prices available and save up to $475. Whether youâre a first-time founder or a […]
Sequoia bets on silence
There is a time-honored crisis management strategy, wherein one says nothing and waits for the outrage to pass. For Sequoia Capital, the strategy worked pretty well this week. While partner Shaun Maguire initially weathered criticism over an inflammatory social media post, that initial indignation cooled quickly. Now, some seem to think that Maguire’s defiant stance […]
Goldman Sachs is testing viral AI agent Devin as a ânew employeeâ
Devin wonât replace humans developers at the bank. It will be supervised by them, CIO says.
Medium’s CEO explains what it took to stop losing $2.6M monthly
Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine announced on Friday that the publishing platform has remained profitable since August of last year, when it first achieved this milestone. In a post, Stubblebine detailed what it took to achieve this goal, which involved a combination of product changes, an investor restructuring, renegotiated loans, unloading office space, layoffs, and other […]
Julie Wainwright is building what comes nextâ Join her fireside chat at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 returns to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27â29, uniting over 10,000+ startup founders, VCs, and tech leaders for the ultimate look at whatâs next. One of this yearâs must-see conversations on the premier Going Public Stage features iconic entrepreneur and e-commerce trailblazer Julie Wainwright, in a candid fireside chat on […]
Humanoids, AVs, and whatâs next in AI hardware at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27 to 29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders for three days of bold ideas, groundbreaking tech, and future-shaping conversations.
Just 4 days until TechCrunch All Stage kicks off in Boston â and the lowest ticket prices vanish
Timeâs running out. In just four days, TechCrunch All Stage 2025 touches down at Bostonâs SoWa Power Station on July 15 â and your chance to lock in savings of up to $475 disappears. This one-day summit isnât built for spectators. Itâs designed for the doers â the founders, builders, and backers who are shaping […]
Where AI meets design: Runway co-founder Alejandro Matamala Ortiz takes the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is the epicenter where 10,000+ startup and VC leaders gather to explore the future of innovation â and this year, two AI Stages bring the intersection of design and machine learning into sharp focus. Weâre thrilled to welcome Alejandro Matamala Ortiz, co-founder and chief design officer at Runway, to one of the […]
How to actually raise a seed round: Actionable advice from top investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
This isnât your typical venture panel. Expect sharp insights on how to cut through the noise, structure your raise, and build relationships that last beyond a term sheet. Whether you're gearing up for your first round or advising a founder who is, this is the TC Disrupt session you donât want to miss.
Belkin ends support for most Wemo devices and its Wemo app
Another day, another smart device bites the dust -- or, in this case, a full lineup of smart devices. On Thursday, Belkin announced it will end technical support for its older Wemo products as of January 31, 2026, and the app used to control the devices will no longer be supported. The decision will impact a range of devices, including smart plugs, light switches, smart bulbs, baby monitors, kitchen appliances, heaters, air purifiers, motion sensors, and more.
5 days until TechCrunch All Stage â save up to $475 before prices rise
In just five days, startup leaders from across the country will descend on Bostonâs SoWa Power Station for TechCrunch All Stage 2025 â and your chance to lock in the lowest ticket prices will be gone.
As X loses its CEO, daily usage is down and competition is growing
X is still the dominant social media platform, but its daily active user base has declined and competitor Threads is seeing higher rates of growth.
Google adds image-to-video generation capability to Veo 3
Google said on Thursday it’s adding an image-to-video generation feature to its Veo 3 AI video generator through its Gemini app. The company had already rolled out this feature in its AI-powered video tool called Flow, which was launched in May at Google’s I/O developer conference. After launching Veo 3-powered video generation in May, Google […]
Diligent Robotics hires two notable Cruise alumni to its leadership team
Diligent Robotics hired Cruise's former chief operating officer and former head of AI and robotics into c-suite positions.
ChatGPT hallucinated about music app Soundslice so often, the founder made the lie come true
Adrian Holovaty, founder of music-teaching platform Soundslice, finally solved a months-long mystery: weird images of ChatGPT sessions kept being uploaded to the site.
Pinecone founder Edo Liberty explores the real missing link in enterprise AI at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the AI conversation goes deeper than just the latest models. On one of the AI Stages, Edo Liberty, founder and CEO of Pinecone, will deliver a session that challenges one of the most persistent assumptions in the field â that raw intelligence alone is enough. With 10,000+ startup and VC leaders […]
Get your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Time is running out to secure your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27-29, at Moscone West in San Francisco. This is your chance to get your startup in front of 10,000+ startup pioneers, VC leaders, and tech enthusiasts. Learn more and grab your table here before your competitor does. Maximum exposure for your […]
Learn how to avoid the pitfalls that stall startup fundraising at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15
Thereâs no shortage of capital out there, but thereâs even less room for error. Join a powerhouse panel at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston for âFundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid Them.â This Scale Stage breakout session is built specifically for early-stage founders who want to sidestep […]
PR is your scaling power: Learn from Insight Partners’ Nikki Parker at TechCrunch All Stage
PR and marketing are more than just press releases â theyâre powerful tools for attracting investors, customers, and top talent. At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15, Nikki Parker, EVP of Marketing and Communications at global software investor Insight Partners, will break down the essential PR and marketing strategies every startup needs. From crafting compelling […]
6 days until TechCrunch All Stage kicks off in Boston â and up to $475 in ticket savings disappear
In just 6 days, the doors to TechCrunch All Stage swing open in Boston’s SoWa Power Station â and your chance to save up to $475 slams shut. This isnât just another founder event. Itâs the summit designed to help startups move faster, fundraise smarter, and scale more effectively. Whether you’re refining your pitch, preparing […]
Moroccan founder raises $4.2M for her YC-backed startup building the next layer of AI searchÂ
ZeroEntropy is serving up retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) through an API. It's landed Initialized, a16z Scout and a long list of angels, as investors.
Hugging Face opens up orders for its Reachy Mini desktop robots
Hugging Face is releasing two versions of its desktop robot meant for designing and coding AI applications.
Thank you to the visionaries: Celebrating the partners behind TechCrunch All Stage
At TechCrunch All Stage, weâre excited to showcase the partners who help shape the conversation around innovation and entrepreneurship. Their involvement goes beyond sponsorship â they bring real-world insights that reflect the pulse of todayâs startup landscape. From fresh ideas to practical strategies, these partners are driving the energy and inspiration that fuel the event […]
Wayve CEO Alex Kendall brings the future of autonomous AI to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27â29, bringing together more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders for a deep dive into the future of technology. One of the most compelling conversations on one of the AI Stages will feature a panel of innovators redefining what intelligent systems can do â […]
The complete Side Events lineup at TechCrunch All Stage 2025
Boston, are you ready?! TechCrunch All Stage 2025 is about to explode with energy â and the real magic kicks off with an epic lineup of Side Events lighting up the city from July 14â17! We’re just ONE WEEK AWAY, and we couldnât be more pumped to unveil the full Side Events schedule â your […]
Exploring the future of voice AI with Mati Staniszewski at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Weâre excited to welcome Mati Staniszewski, co-founder and CEO of ElevenLabs, to the AI stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27â29 in San Francisco. In a featured fireside chat, Staniszewski will dive into how AI-powered voice technology is transforming digital communication and interaction. Takeaways that blend technical depth with business impact ElevenLabs is […]
Jeff Chow of Miro shares how team intelligence drives better product-building at TechCrunch All Stage
AI can help your team move faster â but only if your team knows how to move together. Join Jeff Chow, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Miro, for a roundtable sessions at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston’s SoWa Power Station, where heâll break down how product-led innovation can supercharge collaborative problem-solving. […]
7 days until doors open at TechCrunch All Stage â and up to $475 in ticket savings vanish
Weâre in the final countdown â TechCrunch All Stage kicks off in less than 7 days, and your chance to save up to $475 disappears when it does. This is the ultimate founder summit, built for every stage of your startup journey. Whether you’re a founder, co-founder, or investor, this is where scaling strategies are […]
Nothing Phone (3) review
Carl Pei led electronics manufacturer OnePlus from being a scrappy brand for tech enthusiasts offering affordable phones to one that produces multiple lines of devices, including flagship phones that challenge Samsung and Apple. He is running a similar playbook with Nothing, a five-year-old, venture-backed hardware startup that just launched its most ambitious device, the Phone […]
ChatGPT is testing a mysterious new feature called ‘study together’
Some ChatGPT subscribers are reporting a new feature appearing in their drop-down list of available tools called “Study Together.” The mode is apparently the chatbot’s way of becoming a better educational tool. Rather than providing answers to prompts, some say it asks more questions and requires the human to answer, like OpenAI’s answer to Google’s […]
Jack Dorsey working on Bluetooth messaging app, Bitchat
Block CEO and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey wrote in an X post on Sunday night that he spent his weekend creating an app called Bitchat (presumably a combination of the words “bit” and “chat,” and not the other combination of words that it looks like). Bitchat is a messaging app that operates through Bluetooth mesh […]
Drive Capital’s second act â how the Columbus venture firm found success after a split
The venture capital world has always had a hot-and-cold relationship with the Midwest. Investors rush in during boom times, then retreat to the coasts when markets turn sour. For Columbus, Ohio-based Drive Capital, this cycle of attention and disinterest played out against the backdrop of its own internal upheaval several years ago -- a co-founder split that could have ended the firm but may have ultimately strengthened it.
Ready-made stem cell therapies for pets could be coming
Earlier this week, San Diego startup Gallant announced $18 million in funding to bring the first FDA-approved ready-to-use stem cell therapy to veterinary medicine. If it passes regulatory muster, it could create a whole new way to treat our fur babies. Itâs still an experimental field, even though people have been researching stem cells for […]
Stripeâs first employee, the founder of fintech Increase, sort of bought a bank
Competitors to Darragh Buckley's Increase are so nervous about his ambitions to "own" a bank, someone has been trying to stop him.
Tighten up your cap table with Fidelity, Cimulate, and DepositLink at TechCrunch All Stage 2025
Fundraising is already hard â donât let a messy cap table make it harder. At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15, founders will get a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to keep a raise on track during the roundtable session âPreparing to Raise: Cap Table Best Practices to Help You Close Fast.â Hosted […]
Wonder Dynamics co-founder Nikola Todorovic joins the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is back at Moscone West in San Francisco this October 27â29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders to dig into whatâs next in tech. And when it comes to artificial intelligence, the conversations arenât just technical â theyâre creative, cinematic, and boundary-pushing. Thatâs why Nikola Todorovic is headed to the AI […]
Figma moves closer to a blockbuster IPO that could raise $1.5B
The financials are impressive and founder CEO Dylan Field already cashed out $20 million worth of shares last year.
Nikita Bier joins X as Head of Product: ‘I’ve officially posted my way to the top’
Elon Musk’s X has appointed serial entrepreneur and growth hacker Nikita Bier as its new Head of Product. “I’ve officially posted my way to the top,” Bier wrote on X, alluding to his large presence on the app. Bier is best known as the founder of apps like Gas, which was acquired by Discord, and […]
David George from a16z on the future of going public at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is coming to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27â29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders to chart whatâs next in tech. And on October 27, on the premiere industry stage: Going Public, David George of Andreessen Horowitz will take the mic for a fireside chat focused on one of […]
Mo Jomaa breaks down IPO prep for founders on the Scale Stage at TechCrunch All Stage
An IPO may not be on your near-term roadmap, but the best founders start planning for it long before the bankers show up. At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 at Bostonâs SoWa Power Station, Mo Jomaa, partner at CapitalG (Alphabetâs independent growth fund), will lead a session titled âWhat to Think About Now If […]
From $5 to financial empowerment: Why Stash co-founder Brandon Krieg is a must-see at TechCrunch All Stage 2025
Startup life is tough â funding rounds, team building, and managing finances can feel like trying to solve a Rubikâs Cube blindfolded. Thatâs exactly why TechCrunch All Stage 2025 exists: to give founders like you the tools, tactics, and real talk from those whoâve been through it and built something lasting. If thereâs one session […]
Three powerhouses cover how to prepare now for your later-stage raise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits Moscone West in San Francisco this October 27â29, and if youâre building with big funding goals in mind, the session on preparing for your later-stage raise needs to be on your radar. Join three powerhouse voices in venture and AI-driven innovation as they share what it really takes to close major […]
Not just luck â itâs strategy: Tiffany Luck on winning over VCs at TechCrunch All Stage
Join Tiffany Luck, partner from NEA, at TechCrunch All Stage as she unveils the art of pitching to venture capitalists. Luck will share insider tips on what VCs truly value, empowering you to tell your story with clarity and impact without falling prey to common pitfalls that derail pitches. The goal of this session: Deliver […]
Jennifer Neundorfer on how AI is reshaping the way startups are built â live at TechCrunch All Stage
AI marks the most significant revolution in startup development since the advent of cloud computing. This isnât just an incremental change; AI is fundamentally reshaping every facet of company building, from the initial spark of idea validation and the intricate process of product development to the critical areas of team structuring and go-to-market strategies. Jennifer […]
Kristen Craft brings fresh fundraising strategy to the Foundation Stage at TechCrunch All Stage
Raising in 2025 doesnât look anything like it did in 2021 â and thatâs exactly the point. At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 at Bostonâs SoWa Power Station, Kristen Craft, Head of Business Development at Fidelity Private Shares, will lead a roundtable session titled âItâs Not 2021 Anymore. Navigating the 2025 VC Landscape,â happening […]
Why AI will eat McKinsey’s lunch — but not today
Navin Chaddha, managing director of the 55-year-old Silicon Valley venture firm Mayfield, is betting big on AI’s ability to transform people-heavy industries like consulting, law, and accounting. The veteran investor, whose wins include Lyft, Poshmark, and HashiCorp, recently discussed at TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC evening in Menlo Park why he believes “AI teammates” can create software-like margins […]
Anthropicâs Claude AI became a terrible business owner in experiment that got ‘weird’
Researchers at Anthropic and AI safety company Andon Labs gave an instance of Claude Sonnet 3.7 an office vending machine to run. And hilarity ensued.
Meta is offering multi-million pay for AI researchers, but not $100M ‘signing bonuses’
Meta is offering multi-million pay packages to AI researchers. But no one is really getting an $100 million "signing bonus."
What comes after Twitter and Meta The founders of 01A share their playbook at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is coming to Moscone West in San Francisco, October 27â29, and weâre bringing the heavy hitters to the Builders Stage. On October 28, three names that helped shape the modern internet are sitting down for an exclusive fireside chat on what it takes to build, scale, and fund startups in todayâs ever-shifting […]
Facebook is asking to use Meta AI on photos in your camera roll you haven’t yet shared
Facebook is asking users for access to their phone’s camera roll to automatically suggest AI-edited versions of their photos — including ones that haven’t been uploaded to Facebook yet. The feature is being suggested to Facebook users when they’re creating a new Story on the social networking app. Here, a screen pops up and asks […]
David H. Rosmarin brings a founder-focused approach to anxiety at TechCrunch All Stage
Startups demand constant decision-making, pressure-filled pivots, and bring big emotional swings. Itâs no wonder anxiety shows up at every stage. But what if it didnât have to be a liability? At TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 at Bostonâs SoWa Power Station, Dr. David H. Rosmarin, clinical psychologist, author, and Harvard Medical School professor, […]
Rollback rates: TechCrunch All Stage brings back early launch prices for a limited time
Weâre almost there, and ticket rates have officially rolled back with savings of up to $425. TechCrunch All Stage, the founder summit of the year, is just around the corner. On July 15, Boston becomes startup central. Are you ready to gain the insights and strategies you need to launch or scale? Nowâs the moment […]
At TechCrunch All Stage, Jahanvi Sardana shares how top startups reshape markets
TechCrunch All Stage â the ultimate founder summit â is shaping up to be a powerhouse event where 1,200 founders and VCs across all stages will come together to forge meaningful connections and gain practical insights they can immediately apply to scale their startups. Join us on July 15 at SoWa Power Station in Boston […]
TechCrunch All Stage: Learn how AI can supercharge your MVPs with Chris Gardner
TechCrunch All Stage, our big event for founders of startups at all stages of funding (see what we did there?), is coming up July 15 at Bostonâs SoWa Power Station. And itâs our pleasure to announce that Underscore VCâs investing partner Chris Gardner will join a loaded lineup of speakers by leading a breakout session […]
In just 3 months, CoreWeave CEO, once a crypto-mining bro, becomes a deca-billionaire
CoreWeave remains a symbol of the AI industry in 2025: Massive revenue, investor enthusiasm built on an insatiable need for more.
As AI kills search traffic, Google launches Offerwall to boost publisher revenue
Offerwall lets publishers give their sites' readers a variety of ways to access their content, including through options like micro payments, taking surveys, watching ads, and more.
Jon McNeill brings the operatorâs playbook to TechCrunch All Stage
Founders are often told to chase product-market fit before anything else, but what if scaling too soon, too fast, is whatâs really holding them back? At TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 in Boston, Jon McNeill, CEO and co-founder of DVx Ventures (and former president of Tesla and COO of Lyft), will take the […]