TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is coming to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders to chart what’s next in tech. And on October 27, on the premiere industry stage: Going Public, David George of Andreessen Horowitz will take the mic for a fireside chat focused on one of the most important, and often misunderstood, decisions in a company’s lifecycle: when to go public.
What to expect from this fireside chat
In this conversation, George will unpack what the next generation of scaled startups needs to know — from the shifting dynamics of IPO timing to the rise of secondary markets and the expectations investors now place on founders long before a public debut. This isn’t just about getting to an exit. It’s about preparing for one, strategically and early, in a market where nothing is guaranteed.
Inside the growth playbook with a16z’s David George
As general partner at a16z, George leads the firm’s Growth investing team and has been behind many of its biggest late-stage bets. His resume includes growth investments in companies like Airbnb, Slack, Opendoor, AppDynamics, and Uber — iconic names that helped define the last wave of tech IPOs.
Before joining a16z, George spent seven years at General Atlantic, working across consumer internet and enterprise software. He began his career in investment banking and private equity, but it’s his track record as a growth-stage investor that puts him at the center of today’s evolving venture landscape. Whether capital is free-flowing or hard to come by, George knows what separates the companies that endure from the ones that stall out before the finish line.
Unlock next-level growth strategies and a steep discount
Join 10,000 tech, startup, VC leaders on October 27 on the Going Public Stage at Moscone West to hear directly from one of growth investing’s most influential voices. It’s all part of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, where more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders come together to explore what’s now and what’s next. Secure your spot and save up to $675 before prices go up.
