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AI isn’t just disrupting products — it’s upending how companies sell, scale, and succeed. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 in San Francisco, we’re diving deep into how late-stage startups are navigating this shift. Catch this dynamic panel on the Going Public Stage, where three seasoned leaders will explore how AI is transforming go-to-market (GTM) strategies from the inside out.

Why attend this session?

If you’re scaling a startup and wondering how AI fits into your next phase of growth, this conversation is for you. Our panelists will cut through the hype to reveal how AI is changing everything from sales and marketing to customer success. You’ll get insight into what’s working, what’s not, and how to integrate AI into your GTM motion without derailing your focus or team.

Meet the speakers

Nirav Tolia is the CEO, president, and co-founder of Nextdoor, where he leads one of the most recognized community platforms in tech. Tolia previously co-founded and led Epinions.com, was COO at Shopping.com, and serves as the non-executive chair of Hedosophia.

Jane Alexander, partner at CapitalG, brings more than 15 years of experience building and scaling GTM teams. Before joining CapitalG, she was CMO at Carta and held leadership roles at Salesforce and RelateIQ.

Vanessa Larco is the co-founder of Premise and a former partner at NEA. With a background in product leadership and investing, Larco brings a sharp lens to how startups can grow efficiently — and stay focused — as AI reshapes product and market strategies.

Snag your July discount and get ready for Disrupt 2025

Don’t miss this session — and more than 200 others — at the tech epicenter where 10,000+ startup and VC leaders connect to discover the next wave of innovation. Buy your tickets now and save up to $675 before July savings end.