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Astro Teller, “Captain of Moonshots,” joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 this October TechCrunch Events AM PDT · September 2, 2025 TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is about to get even more exciting. We’re thrilled to announce that Astro Teller, the head of Alphabet’s X (aka the Moonshot Factory), will take the stage at Disrupt, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco.

For more than a decade, Teller has guided X’s audacious mission to tackle the world’s toughest problems. Under his leadership, X has birthed game-changing projects like Waymo (self-driving cars), Wing (delivery drones), and Loon (internet-beaming balloons). Not every moonshot sticks — but that’s the point. Teller believes failure should be celebrated quickly, because it clears the runway for the breakthroughs that change everything.

Beyond the Moonshot Factory, Teller is also a novelist, entrepreneur, investor, and academic (with degrees from Stanford and Carnegie Mellon). His wide-ranging career gives him a unique vantage point on the future of innovation — one that founders, investors, and students alike can’t afford to miss.

As AI blurs the line between science fiction and reality, Teller’s insights on how to think bigger, fail smarter, and build for impact couldn’t be more timely. This is your chance to learn directly from one of the boldest minds in tech.

🎟️ Lock in your pass now and save up to $650 before prices increase on September 26. Don’t wait — the next price jump is around the corner.

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TechCrunch Events View Bio October 27-29, 2025 San Francisco Put your brand in front of 10,000+ tech and VC leaders across all three days of Disrupt 2025. Amplify your reach, spark real connections, and lead the innovation charge. Secure your exhibit space before your competitor does.Last day to book is September 5

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