TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Your Chance to Speak (Or Just Brag About Your Startup in Front of 10,000 People)

That's right, folks! The moment you've all been waiting for is here. TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is back, and they're desperate for speakers. Or so it seems, given how they're practically begging anyone with a LinkedIn profile to apply. This is your golden ticket to stand on a stage, wave your hands dramatically, and say the word "blockchain" at least 15 times in 10 minutes.

Applications are now open for what is arguably the most anticipated event of the year—if by "anticipated" you mean "the thing your boss is making you attend so you can network with people who pretend to not see your name tag."

Here’s what you can expect if you’re lucky enough to be selected:

• A captive audience of 10,000+ tech enthusiasts (or people who just wanted free Wi-Fi).
• The chance to drop buzzwords like "AI," "metaverse," and "disrupt" in a single sentence and watch the crowd nod sagely as if they understand.
• Free exposure! (Because let’s be honest, you’re not getting paid for this.)

But wait, there’s more! If you act now, you can also enjoy the thrill of competing with other speakers who are all convinced their startup is "the next big thing" (spoiler: it’s not).

So dust off your best pitch deck, practice your most convincing "I’m a visionary" face, and apply today. Because nothing says "I’ve made it" like talking to a half-empty room at 9 AM on a Tuesday.