Crack the code to startup traction with insights from Chef Robotics, NEA, and ICONIQ at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Navigating the complexities of achieving product-market fit is often a challenging journey for entrepreneurs. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, attendees will have the opportunity to gain invaluable insights from Rajat Bhageria, the Founder and CEO of Chef Robotics, alongside seasoned investors Ann Bordetsky from NEA and Murali Joshi from ICONIQ. On the Builders Stage, this trio will share their experiences and strategies for mastering one of the most crucial and elusive phases in a startup’s development. They will discuss effective testing methodologies, the importance of real-time adjustments, and how to genuinely engage with user feedback while avoiding the distractions that can lead to missteps. Bhageria’s perspective as a founder who has successfully scaled Chef Robotics through innovative AI-driven solutions will provide a practical viewpoint. Bordetsky, with her extensive experience at high-profile companies like Uber and Twitter, is equipped to identify the unique qualities that foster significant success in startups. Meanwhile, Joshi, recently recognized on the Forbes Midas Brink List, has played a pivotal role in directing over $2.5 billion in investments to companies including Drata, 1Password, and Fivetran. This panel promises a unique behind-the-scenes look at what achieving product-market fit truly entails and how startups can recognize when they’ve reached this critical milestone. Whether you’re still refining your prototype or looking to expand an already successful venture, this session will resonate with founders eager to eliminate uncertainty and create offerings that customers find indispensable. Don't miss this essential discussion at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place from October 27 to 29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Join over 10,000 leaders from the startup and venture capital sectors for what promises to be a pivotal conversation in the tech landscape. Be sure to secure your pass before the deadline to take advantage of savings up to $675.