https://pitchbook.com/tag/techcrunch-disrupt techcrunch-disrupt en-US Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/generative-ai-vc-huge-valuations-small-revenue Investors say it is still too early to expect meaningful revenues from the AI startups raking in sky-high valuations, but the practice is risky. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/generative-ai-vc-huge-valuations-small-revenue https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/techcrunch-disrupt-2022-recap The startup world has experienced a sudden dip from funding euphoria. But the shoot-for-the-moon attitude has barely waned. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/techcrunch-disrupt-2022-recap https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/andreessen-horowitz-crypto-school-regulation-deals General partner Chris Dixon said at TechCrunch Disrupt that Andreessen Horowitz is rebooting its accelerator program for crypto entrepreneurs and aiming at lobbying efforts for crypto regulation. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/andreessen-horowitz-crypto-school-regulation-deals https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/15-big-things-snap-space-scooters-more-from-techcrunch-disrupt Spaceships, scooters, legal maneuverings, celebrity appearances and a whole lot of startups highlight our recap of the week at TechCrunch Disrupt. Sun, 06 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/15-big-things-snap-space-scooters-more-from-techcrunch-disrupt https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/celebrities-ipos-and-of-course-flying-cars-our-wild-week-at-techcrunch-disrupt As the 2019 edition of the TechCrunch Disrupt conference came to a close, Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/celebrities-ipos-and-of-course-flying-cars-our-wild-week-at-techcrunch-disrupt https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/bird-reveals-275m-funding-as-its-ceo-other-leaders-mull-mobilitys-future Scooter startup Bird unveiled $275 million in new funding Thursday led by Silicon Valley stalwart Sequoia and Canadian pension investor CDPQ at a $2.75 billion valuation. Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/bird-reveals-275m-funding-as-its-ceo-other-leaders-mull-mobilitys-future https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sam-altman-says-openai-still-focuses-on-social-good-despite-abandoning-nonprofit-status When OpenAI was formed in 2015 as a nonprofit, it had lofty goals for the advancement of artificial intelligence. So, what has changed now that it's a for-profit corporation? Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sam-altman-says-openai-still-focuses-on-social-good-despite-abandoning-nonprofit-status https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/mithril-founder-strikes-back-at-scrutiny-over-fees-deal-flow The venture firm, co-founded by Peter Thiel, has weathered a barrage of scrutiny for months about its management style and a reported federal investigation. This week, the firm responded. Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/mithril-founder-strikes-back-at-scrutiny-over-fees-deal-flow https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/a-tale-of-two-markets-separates-tech-from-non-tech-ipos Wall Street has warmly received some of this year's venture-backed IPOs and given the cold shoulder to others. How to make sense of the sharply contrasting journeys of these two classes of unicorns? Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/a-tale-of-two-markets-separates-tech-from-non-tech-ipos https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/blue-origin-lockheed-martin-leaders-believe-a-new-space-age-is-almost-here Getting into space is getting easier. With a growing number of startups focused on building satellites, launching rockets and more, an industry transformation could be right around the corner. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/blue-origin-lockheed-martin-leaders-believe-a-new-space-age-is-almost-here https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-changing-face-of-beauty-brands-in-an-instagram-obsessed-world Glossier founder Emily Weiss and ecommerce investor Kirsten Green took the stage at Disrupt to discuss how companies are adapting to consumers who've never been to a department store makeup counter. Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-changing-face-of-beauty-brands-in-an-instagram-obsessed-world https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/draftkings-sitting-pretty-after-supreme-court-ruling Few VC-backed startups have weathered controversy like DraftKings. Now, with legalized sports gambling on the table in the US, the company is ready to thrive. Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/draftkings-sitting-pretty-after-supreme-court-ruling https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-takeaways-from-techcrunch-disrupt-self-driving-cars-investing-outside-silicon-valley-more Now that TC Disrupt SF has wrapped up, we’re bringing you a roundup of a few notable talks from the conference, from updates on autonomous vehicle tech to second chances at startup success. Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-takeaways-from-techcrunch-disrupt-self-driving-cars-investing-outside-silicon-valley-more https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/billionaire-vc-doug-leone-reveals-sequoias-spending-power Doug Leone has risen to stardom at Sequoia Capital by betting bet outside the US. And the firm has no plans to narrow its global focus anytime soon. Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/billionaire-vc-doug-leone-reveals-sequoias-spending-power https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ubers-ceo-on-his-first-year-i-had-no-frickin-clue-what-i-was-getting-into At TechCrunch Disrupt, Dara Khosrowshahi discussed how Uber has evolved over the last year & what the future looks like as the company moves into other modes of transport and heads toward an IPO. Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ubers-ceo-on-his-first-year-i-had-no-frickin-clue-what-i-was-getting-into https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ashton-kutcher-dishes-on-what-it-takes-to-make-it-in-silicon-valley Ashton Kutcher has typically played an immature doofus on TV. But he's proving to be a genius in the world of VC. Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ashton-kutcher-dishes-on-what-it-takes-to-make-it-in-silicon-valley https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/drew-houston-on-taking-dropbox-public-after-10-years Dropbox's co-founder and CEO took the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt to discuss his company's journey from scrappy startup to Silicon Valley success story. Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/drew-houston-on-taking-dropbox-public-after-10-years https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/a-look-ahead-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2018-uber-scooters-and-ashton-kutcher In advance of one of the biggest tech conferences around, we've compiled five major themes. Some have been at the forefront of the tech world for years, and some have gathered steam in recent months. Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/a-look-ahead-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2018-uber-scooters-and-ashton-kutcher