Revolutionizing Construction: Unveiling the Builders Stage Agenda at Disrupt 2026

The upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 event will feature the Builders Stage, which aims to bring together founders, startup operators, and investors for insightful discussions on building and scaling successful companies. The event will take place at Moscone Center in San Francisco from October 13-15.

Notable speakers at the event include Grant Lee, CEO and co-founder of Gamma; Leah Solivan, founder and general partner at Precedent.vc; and Robby Stein, VP of Product at Google, among others. The agenda for the Builders Stage includes sessions on various topics such as AI, fundraising, hiring, go-to-market strategy, and operational decisions crucial for startup growth.

One of the key focuses of the Builders Stage is to help founders navigate the challenges of growth, from raising capital and hiring top talent to building go-to-market engines and preparing for the transition from seed to Series A funding. The sessions will offer practical strategies that attendees can implement immediately, along with opportunities to engage with speakers through live Q&A sessions.

Topics covered in the agenda include discussions on AI dominance in the venture world, challenges faced by AI startups, building credibility at the pre-seed stage, product decision-making at scale, hiring strategies in the AI era, and rebuilding consumer products for the AI era. Additionally, sessions will address the changing landscape of Series A funding, the evolving definition of traction, and the importance of building a repeatable multi-product engine for sustained success.

The event will also feature a session on the psychological demands of company building, candid conversations on the realities of high-growth environments, and insights on sustaining momentum after a major launch or funding round. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an audience-led Q&A session with Startup Battlefield judges to gain valuable insights on what investors look for in fundable startups.

Overall, the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 aims to provide attendees with actionable insights, networking opportunities, and valuable connections to help them build smarter, scale faster, and stay ahead in the competitive startup landscape. To secure a pass for the event and be part of these engaging conversations, interested individuals can register today and save before the next ticket price increase.