Vinod Khosla on AI, Moonshots, and Building Enduring Startups — at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Vinod Khosla, the outspoken founder of Khosla Ventures, is renowned for his candid insights, ambitious outlook, and relentless drive to challenge founders to aim higher. As a prominent voice in the investment community, Khosla never shies away from calling out hype and pushing for bold innovations.

This October, at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 from October 27-29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West, Khosla will take the stage for a fireside chat filled with honest reflections, provocative predictions, and practical advice. In this highly anticipated session, he will share his vision of a future marked by unprecedented abundance, significant job displacement, and rapid transformation across all sectors—insights that entrepreneurs need to navigate turbulent times and build lasting companies.

Seats for this exclusive event are expected to fill quickly. Don't miss your chance—register by September 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT to save up to $668.

Khosla’s Return to Disrupt: Bold Predictions and Candid Insights

Last year, Khosla's session drew a massive crowd, sparking headlines and lively discussions. His rare ability to blend candid critique with visionary thinking makes his insights invaluable for founders and investors alike. Expect to hear honest assessments of ideas, guidance on overcoming real-world challenges, and actionable takeaways that go beyond traditional pitch decks or startup manuals.

About Vinod Khosla

Vinod Khosla is the founder of Khosla Ventures, a firm that invests across AI, climate technology, healthcare, and frontier tech. Known for backing transformative companies and challenging entrepreneurs to dream bigger, Khosla’s influence extends well beyond capital—he pushes for bold, impactful innovations.

His past sessions at Disrupt highlighted his thought leadership—registering headlines for his outspoken views on topics including:

• Critiquing Trump, Musk, and AI risks
• Debates over SB 1047 and AI regulation
• Insights on how AI is reshaping industries—and the enormous opportunities within
• The essentials of thinking and building beyond incremental progress
• Navigating turbulence and scaling for transformational impact

Don’t Miss Out

Join over 10,000 startup founders, investors, and innovators at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. This is your last chance to hear directly from one of tech’s most influential investors and to take advantage of early registration discounts—save up to $668 if you register before September 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Reserve your spot now and be part of the future shaping the tech landscape!