01A Founders Reveal Their Playbook at Disrupt 2025
▼ Summary
– TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will take place in San Francisco from October 27–29, featuring a fireside chat with Adam Bain, Dick Costolo, and David Fischer on building and scaling startups.
– The speakers, now at 01 Advisors, previously led major tech companies like Twitter and Meta, driving significant revenue growth and operational scaling.
– Adam Bain transformed Twitter’s revenue from millions to billions as COO, building its sales and ad operations from scratch.
– Dick Costolo, former Twitter CEO, expanded the company’s revenue from $28M to $2.25B and founded FeedBurner, later acquired by Google.
– The fireside chat will offer insights on product-market fit, fundraising, team-building, and future tech trends, aimed at founders and investors.
Three tech industry veterans will share their battle-tested startup strategies at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, offering founders an unprecedented look at scaling companies in today’s competitive landscape. The event, taking place October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, features a must-see fireside chat with Adam Bain, Dick Costolo, and David Fischer, the powerhouse trio behind 01 Advisors.
These aren’t just investors; they’re operators who’ve built and scaled some of tech’s most influential platforms. Bain, Twitter’s former COO, turned the social network into a revenue-generating machine, growing ad sales from scratch to billions. Costolo, Twitter’s ex-CEO, oversaw explosive growth during his tenure, while his earlier venture, FeedBurner, became a cornerstone of digital content distribution. Fischer, Meta’s former revenue chief, architected the company’s ad empire, transforming it from a $1 billion business into a global powerhouse.
The session promises practical insights for founders at every stage, from securing product-market fit to navigating today’s fundraising climate. Attendees will learn how these leaders identify winning teams, prioritize sustainable growth, and spot the next generation of breakout companies through 01 Advisors’ investment lens.
Beyond this keynote, Disrupt 2025 brings together 10,000 innovators, investors, and disruptors for three days of workshops, networking, and exclusive content. Early registration unlocks significant savings, up to $675, before ticket prices rise. Whether you’re building a startup or backing one, this event delivers the tools and connections to accelerate success.
For those serious about scaling, this is more than a conference, it’s a masterclass in execution. Secure your pass now and join the conversation shaping the future of tech.
(Source: TechCrunch)
