The early bird sees the future first \u2014 and saves the most. The old saying goes, \u201cthe early bird gets the worm.\u201d<\/em> But in tech \u2014 and in life \u2014 it\u2019s not really about the worm. It\u2019s about spotting what\u2019s next before the crowd rushes in and the price goes up.<\/p>\n TechCrunch Disrupt 2025<\/strong><\/a> is happening October 27\u201329 at Moscone West in San Francisco. And for the next five days, you can claim your spot \u2014 not just ahead of the noise, but at a serious discount.<\/p>\n Early Bird rates save you up to $900 \u2014 and your plus-one gets 90% off. <\/strong>This deal ends on May 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. No gimmicks. Just real savings for people who actually show up early. Register here to secure your massive savings.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n You\u2019ll hear from big names you may already know \u2014 like Astro Teller<\/a> (X), Raquel Urtasun<\/a> (Waabi), Ryan Petersen<\/a> (Flexport), David George<\/a> (a16z), and plenty more you\u2019ll want to know. Check out the growing lineup on the Disrupt 2025 speaker page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t go to Disrupt to collect lanyards. You go to listen in on the real conversations \u2014 the ones happening on the main stage between the people actually building what\u2019s next. Founders, VCs, operators, the contrarians, and the visionaries \u2014 all in one place, asking better questions and not afraid of complex answers.<\/p>\n But the magic is in the mix \u2014 in who you sit next to, who challenges your assumptions, who reminds you why you\u2019re doing this in the first place. It\u2019s quality networking, in 1:1s or small groups, built to spark real connections and fresh inspiration.<\/p>\n The iconic Startup Battlefield 200<\/strong><\/a> is the global pitch competition that happens live in front of a hungry audience. It\u2019s your chance to witness thrilling pitches from pre-Series A startups, see how they present their innovations, and hear honest, unfiltered feedback from top VC judges on what makes a viable startup.<\/p>\n Think your pre-Series A startup has what it takes to shine on the global stage and win a $100,000 equity-free prize? Apply before the June 9 deadline.<\/a><\/p>\n You have until May 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT to lock in Early Bird savings for the tech epicenter of the year. Make your move before the moment passes. Secure your early bird ticket now<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\nWhat you should be at Disrupt 2025<\/h2>\n
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