Kevin Rose on Reinvention, Investing, and Building Resilience in Tech
Kevin Rose Returns: Lessons in Reinvention and Investment from a Tech Pioneer
Few names in Silicon Valley evoke the spirit of reinvention quite like Kevin Rose. Over a decade after his last appearance, Rose returns to the spotlight at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco (October 27-29), ready to share fresh insights on adapting, investing, and thriving through change.
From Digg to Today: A Legacy of Innovation
Kevin Rose first made waves as the founding CEO of Digg, pioneering the social news space. The platform’s journey—from meteoric rise to a dramatic pivot—became a case study in tech adaptation. Rose’s experience relaunching Digg alongside Reddit’s Alexis Ohanian taught him invaluable lessons on product market fit, community engagement, and weathering industry turbulence.
Decade of Deals: Early-Stage Investor and Advisor
Rose’s story doesn’t end with Digg. Over the past ten years, he has become a standout early-stage investor, backing iconic startups across consumer tech, crypto, and software. As a partner at True Ventures, and previously at Google Ventures, he’s invested in household names like Uber, Slack, and Nextdoor. His broader portfolio includes Twitter, Facebook, Solana, OpenAI, and Magic Spoon—making him one of Bloomberg’s top angel investors.
- Founded multiple companies: Revision3, Zero, Oak, and PROOF
- Former CEO of Hodinkee
- Host of The Kevin Rose Show and co-host of The Random Show with Tim Ferriss
- Passionate Zen meditation practitioner, shaping his approach to leadership and investment
What to Expect at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
At this year’s Disrupt, Rose will join a fireside chat to discuss:
- How to spot and seize opportunities in fast-changing markets
- What he looks for in founders and teams
- The realities of pivoting under pressure — and how conviction shapes investment decisions
- How meditation and personal growth influence his business philosophy
With more than 10,000 founders, investors, and operators expected, Disrupt 2025 is set to feature 250+ top speakers from companies like Netflix, Sequoia Capital, ElevenLabs, and more, offering over 200 sessions to fuel startup growth and innovation.
Interested in joining? Secure your ticket before September 26 to save up to $668. Don’t miss a rare opportunity to learn from one of tech’s most resilient and insightful voices.
