Alejandro Matamala Ortiz of Runway to Highlight AI-Driven Design at Disrupt 2025
Alejandro Matamala Ortiz of Runway to Highlight AI-Driven Design at Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is set to be a hub for over 10,000 startup and venture capital leaders, spotlighting transformative innovation in AI and design. This year, one of the main attractions is the intersection of creative design and artificial intelligence, led by industry pioneers.
Runway's Vision: Merging Design and AI
Alejandro Matamala Ortiz, co-founder and Chief Design Officer at Runway, will take the stage at the AI-focused track of Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco (October 27–29). Ortiz’s panel will explore how design thinking is shaping the new wave of generative AI tools and how Runway is pushing the boundaries of digital creativity.
- Design-First AI: Ortiz will share insights on building intuitive, artist-friendly AI experiences that empower, rather than replace, human creativity.
- Industry Impact: Discover how these tools are already revolutionizing sectors like film and marketing.
- Collaboration in Focus: The session will emphasize how designers and technologists can collaborate to create accessible and impactful creative software.
Ortiz’s Unique Perspective
Before co-founding Runway, Ortiz conducted research at New York University, focusing on the relationship between AI and creative processes. Today, he leads Runway’s mission to make advanced creative tools accessible to professionals and newcomers alike.
Why Attend This Session?
Attendees can expect actionable strategies for leveraging AI in creative workflows, along with a forward-looking discussion on how design principles are essential in building the next generation of content creation tools. This panel is ideal for business owners, creative professionals, and technologists eager to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of AI-powered design.
For those interested in the broader conference, Disrupt 2025 will feature six industry stages, covering the latest trends in technology and innovation. See the full agenda or secure your ticket to join leaders shaping the creative engines of tomorrow.
