Cast your vote: Help shape the TechCrunch All Stage agenda

TechCrunch All Stage is just around the corner — and you get to help shape the agenda. 

From a competitive pool of applicants, two of the six visionary finalists are one step away from leading a roundtable session on July 15 at SoWa Power Station in Boston. Your vote determines who makes it.

Audience Choice voting closes May 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Choose wisely — you only get one shot.

While you’re at it, grab your ticket now to save up to $210 and lock in your spot for the winning sessions — some of the most tactical, founder-focused conversations of the day. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and scale smarter.

Finalist sessions

Building team intelligence: How product-led innovation transforms collaborative problem-solvingJeff Chow, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Miro

AI can automate, but it can’t replace the magic of a well-connected team. Jeff Chow, Miro’s CPTO, shares how to design products that don’t just streamline tasks but also supercharge collaboration. From boardroom strategies to product blueprints, he’ll show how inclusive, human-first design turns communication chaos into high-performance teamwork.

What venture investors are looking for in AI investment targets in enterprise startups in 2025Darrell Etherington, Head of Network and Sourcing, OMERS Ventures

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Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass

Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections.

Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass

Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections.

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July 15

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AI hype is everywhere — but enterprise buyers want more than just buzzwords. Darrell Etherington of OMERS Ventures offers a rare insider’s take on what actually gets enterprise-focused AI startups funded in 2025. Discover what today’s investors demand, and how your pitch can rise above the noise.

How I created a $40 million business from my kitchenMike Kurtz, Founder, Mike’s Hot Honey

From pizza slice to pantry staple, Mike Kurtz took a homemade recipe and turned it into a $40 million cult brand. In this spicy session, he’ll break down how he sparked a movement with zero marketing budget, proving that great taste and word-of-mouth hustle can go a long way.

From fundraising to IPO: How to build a PR & marketing engine that drives growthNikki Parker, EVP, Marketing and Communications, Insight Partners

Great products don’t sell themselves — especially when you’re chasing growth and an IPO. Nikki Parker from Insight Partners reveals how to architect a high-impact PR and marketing machine that commands attention, earns trust, and drives exponential value. If you’re ready to scale, this session is your playbook.

Thriving with anxiety: How startup founders can turn fear, pressure, and self-doubt into their greatest advantageDr. David H. Rosmarin, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School

Startups are pressure cookers — and anxiety comes with the territory. But what if it could be your edge? Dr. David Rosmarin, a leading Harvard psychiatrist, shares how founders can reframe fear and stress into clarity, confidence, and decisive action. Come for the science, stay for the mindset shift.

Mistakes startups make and hacks when raising money from VCs Hyuk-Jeen Suh, General Partner, SkyRiver Ventures

Pitching VCs? There’s a fine line between a compelling story and a costly misstep. Hyuk-Jeen Suh of SkyRiver Ventures pulls back the curtain on the mistakes that stall fundraising — and the smart, scrappy hacks that actually work. If you want to land your next round, don’t miss this one.

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