Elad Gil Disrupt 2025

Elad Gil to Unveil Early-Stage Playbook and Future Tech Trends at Disrupt 2025

Elad Gil, celebrated for his prescient investments in startups like Stripe, Airbnb, Coinbase, Instacart, Notion, Figma, and more, will take the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 this October in San Francisco. Known for backing over 30 unicorns as a seed or Series A investor, Gil brings a unique blend of hands-on operating experience—from Google and Twitter—and proven investment acumen to the conversation.

What to Expect from the Fireside Chat

Gil’s session promises to dive into the art and science of identifying breakout-stage companies. Expect discussions around:

How he spotlights early potential in startups before mainstream attention.
The strategies behind his judicious bets across emerging sectors like AI, fintech, and crypto.
Insights drawn from his bestselling playbook, High Growth Handbook, which is a cornerstone for founders and startup leaders.

Whether you're building a startup or shaping an investment thesis, this is a rare opportunity to glean insights directly from one of Silicon Valley’s most influential visionaries.

Why This Session Matters

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will gather over 10,000 startup founders, VCs, and tech innovators from around the world. Gil’s appearance stands out not just for his investment pedigree, but for his rare dual perspective—an operator turned investor who has helped guide some of the most significant tech success stories of the past decade.

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