Inside the Series A mindset at Disrupt 2025

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, we’re getting real about what it takes to land a Series A in today’s market — no smoke, no mirrors, just the unfiltered perspective from the people signing the checks.

Series A has changed — here’s how to win in 2026

This Builder Stage session brings together three power players in early-stage investing: Katie Stanton (Moxxie Ventures), Thomas Krane (Insight Partners), and Sangeen Zeb (GV). They’ve seen thousands of decks, led major rounds, and…