The founder’s guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Everything you need to know
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is built around one question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? Our programming and speaker lineup reflect that, based on the feedback we’ve gotten from the community and the reality on the ground. Last year at Disrupt, we spoke with founders about their experiences and discovered the results of their attendance firsthand.
- ▪TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is built around one question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era?
- ▪Our programming and speaker lineup reflect that, based on the feedback we’ve gotten from the community and the reality on the ground.
- ▪Last year at Disrupt, we spoke with founders about their experiences and discovered the results of their attendance firsthand.
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| Canonical URL | https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/the-founders-guide-to-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-everything-you-need-to-know/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000 |
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is built around one question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? Our programming and speaker lineup reflect that, based on the feedback we’ve gotten from the community and the reality on the ground. Last year at Disrupt, we spoke with founders about their experiences and discovered the results of their attendance firsthand. One founder saw a 3x oversubscription rate after their confirmation for Startup Battlefield and more than 100 investor inbounds helping fuel conversations about a future fundraising round. Another founder had nearly 30 back-to-back conversations with investors who flocked to them after a pitch onstage and followed them to their booth. That’s not the exception at Disrupt — that’s the point.
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