Unlocking Startup Growth: Key Lessons from Chef Robotics, NEA & ICONIQ at Disrupt 2025
Startup Traction Demystified: Lessons from Industry Leaders at Disrupt 2025
Achieving product-market fit is one of the most challenging phases for any startup. This October, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 promises actionable insights directly from those who have successfully navigated this journey. On the Builders Stage, Rajat Bhageria (Founder & CEO, Chef Robotics), Ann Bordetsky (Partner, NEA), and Murali Joshi (Partner, ICONIQ) will share their first-hand strategies for moving from idea to traction.
From Prototype to Product-Market Fit: What to Expect
This expert panel will explore:
- Smart Testing Strategies: How to experiment quickly and learn from failures.
- Real-Time Iteration: Leveraging user feedback to refine your product without getting overwhelmed by conflicting signals.
- Scaling with Confidence: Recognizing the signals that indicate true product-market fit.
Rajat Bhageria brings the founder’s perspective, having scaled Chef Robotics using AI-powered automation to revolutionize food production. Ann Bordetsky, with leadership experience at Uber, Twitter, and now NEA, understands the resilience and creativity behind high-growth startups. Murali Joshi, recently recognized on the Forbes Midas Brink List, has been instrumental in multi-billion dollar investments in companies like Drata, 1Password, and Fivetran.
Who Should Attend?
Whether you’re building your first prototype or scaling an established product, this panel is a must-attend for founders determined to move beyond guesswork. Gain practical advice to help you build products your customers truly need.
Join the conversation at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Over 10,000 startup and VC leaders will gather for the event’s 20th anniversary, featuring voices from Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital, and more.
Register now to secure your spot and save up to $675 before prices rise on August 7.
