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TechCrunch Sessions: AI hits UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall on June 5, and we’re kicking Day 3 of AI trivia into high gear. This is your chance to prove you know your stuff — and score a major ticket deal while you’re at it. Answer a few AI-focused trivia questions, and you could win two tickets […]

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Elon Musk has officially announced he’s stepping down as a U.S. special government employee and the de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency, better known as DOGE.  The move follows Musk’s cooling relationship with the Trump administration and slumping Tesla sales tied to his political advocacy. Despite his announced departure, Musk gave a […]

June 5 is almost here — bringing real, unfiltered AI conversations… and higher ticket prices. Lock in your savings now. Register now to save $300 on your TechCrunch Sessions: AI pass — and get 50% off for your +1. Don’t wait for rates to spike when event doors open. Join us at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach […]

Exhibit tables for TechCrunch All Stage — happening July 15 in Boston — are almost gone. If your product can help founders scale or your innovation can supercharge startups, this is your moment to shine. Here’s the deal: The deadline to book is June 6, but we’re almost sold out. That last 6’ table could […]

As we count down the final days to TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall, we’re offering one last chance to score a special deal. We’ve launched the TC Sessions: AI Trivia Countdown — your shot to show off your AI knowledge and win big. Just answer a few short AI-specific […]

We’re thrilled by the overwhelming response to our call for speakers at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. After a careful selection process, we’ve narrowed it down to 20 impressive finalists—10 breakout sessions and 10 roundtables. Now it’s your turn to help shape the agenda. Audience Choice voting […]

Misfits Market, the online platform that delivers imperfect groceries to help minimize waste, announced the acquisition of household restocking service The Rounds on Friday. As a result of the deal, Misfits Market plans to take on over 250 items from The Rounds’ inventory. This allows the company to diversify into additional categories, such as household […]

Grammarly has secured a $1 billion commitment from General Catalyst. The 14-year-old writing assistant startup will use the new funds for its sales and marketing efforts, freeing up existing capital to make strategic acquisitions. Unlike a traditional venture round, General Catalyst will not receive an equity stake in the company in return for the investment. […]

The Innovation of the Year Award celebrates the boldest and most visionary startups exhibiting at VivaTech 2025. Open to all exhibiting companies, the award honors those pushing boundaries and redefining industries. Startups were scored on Innovation & Creativity, Market Disruption, and Scalability. From hundreds of applicants, 30 made the short list. The top five will […]