Celebrating Innovation: Highlights and Sponsors from Disrupt 2025
Disrupt 2025: A Celebration of Tech, Innovation, and Community
Disrupt 2025 has officially wrapped, and its energy and impact are still being felt across the global tech ecosystem. This year's event brought together visionaries, founders, investors, and thought leaders to shape the future of technology—and none of it would have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors.
The Power Behind Disrupt: Our Sponsors
From headline partners to emerging innovators, our sponsors provided the insights, technology, and support that transformed every stage and session into a launchpad for bold ideas. Their commitment helped turn Disrupt into a hub for real-world impact, not just industry hype.
Spotlight Sessions: Where Innovation Takes Center Stage
- AI Isn’t Failing. You’re Just Solving the Wrong Problems
Presented by SymphonyAI | October 28, AI Stage
This session debunked the myth that AI is stalling, showcasing how leaders are scaling AI in production by focusing on complex, domain-specific challenges. Attendees gained practical insights into overcoming deployment barriers and the human side of automation. - Stablecoins, Startups, Salaries: The New Playbook for Global Hiring
Presented by Pebl | October 29, Builders Stage
As startups expand globally, modern fintech solutions like digital wallets and stablecoins are redefining payroll and compliance. This session explored how startups leverage these tools to build competitive, distributed teams.
Building Community: Networking & Receptions
Networking is at the heart of Disrupt, and our sponsors elevated these moments:
- Lunch Reception: "Future Forward Your Business" by SAP
- Women of Tech(Crunch) Cocktail Reception: "Unlocking Success: Building Networks, Champions, and a Growth Mindset" by J.P. Morgan
Startup Battlefield: Powered by MongoDB
This year’s Startup Battlefield, sponsored by MongoDB, spotlighted breakthrough startups and bold founders. MongoDB also hosted the breakout session "Leading for Impact: Engineering at the Speed of AI," where leaders discussed building resilient engineering teams in the fast-moving AI landscape.
Interactive Roundtables: Real Conversations, Real Insights
Our roundtable hosts fostered genuine discussions among founders, investors, and experts:
Marketing Partners: Amplifying the Disrupt Message
Special thanks to marketing partners who helped share Disrupt’s stories worldwide:
Thank You to Our Full Roster of Supporters
We’re grateful to every partner, from breakout startups to global brands, who contributed to the Disrupt experience. Their collective commitment strengthens the entire tech ecosystem and pushes the boundaries of what’s possible.
Some of our notable partners include: 1WAV / Ballast Networks, Aerisyn Inc, AI Organizer Company, AI71, All Talentz, Brave, Descope, Draper Startup House, Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), Friendli.ai, FyeLabs, Hallo, HeadAI, Heidi Health, iMerit, Lean Solutions Group, Lightfield, Lutra Inc, MinDD, NMI, OKTA, protofy.xyz, Pulumi, Qapita, Scale Venture Partners, SustainaVerse, Snapshot AI, TAC Security, Techstars, Tempo, Terragrit, Treble PR, Why Tenerife, Women in Security and Privacy, WorkerBee, YSK, and more.
Looking Ahead
As we close another remarkable year, we’re reminded that Disrupt’s true strength lies in its community—the companies, creators, and changemakers driving technology forward. Thank you for being part of the journey. We can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings!
