Do startups still need Silicon Valley? Leaders at Signalfire, Lago, and Revolution debate at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.
As the startup world descends on San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — happening October 27–29 at Moscone West — one question looms large: Does building in Silicon Valley still give founders an edge? With 10,000+ startup and VC leaders gathering for this milestone Disrupt, the conversation around access, geography, and opportunity has never been more timely. On the Builders Stage, Anh-Tho Chuong (Lago), David Hall (Revolution), and Tawni Nazario-Cranz (SignalFire) lead a must-attend session for anyone looking to scale smart in today’s startup landscape. Register now to save up to $668 before the deadline on September 26, 11:59 p.m. PT. Why this conversation matters now As distributed teams, regional hubs, and global fundraising become more normalized, founders…