Join more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders from all over the world at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. This kind of creative collision is what will make this convening a dynamic environment for innovation and networking. Among the highlights of the event will be a session featuring three industry experts: Dan Springer, Roseanne Wincek, and Jai Das. Additionally, they’ll discuss the long-term impacts on essential decision making that founders need to understand when choosing the right exit strategy.
Dan Springer, the former CEO of DocuSign, will share his experiences scaling the company from a fledgling startup to a global enterprise leader. There he was instrumental in taking DocuSign public. Under his leadership, the company achieved one of the most successful software-as-a-service (SaaS) initial public offerings in the last decade. His rich background as a long-time operator in Silicon Valley positions him uniquely to guide founders through the complexities of exits.
Understanding When to Make a Move
So don’t miss this dynamic session when we see you at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025! Professionals and funders—experts will explore how to identify the right time to find an exit. Many founders experience anxiety over their decision of when to exit their businesses or pursue an acquisition. Springer will highlight the necessity of knowing your market environment and internal business measurements in order to drive smart decision-making.
We’ll cover how founders can get ready for these big changes. Springer, Wincek, and Das will explore their actionable strategies to entrepreneurs. They’ll help illustrate the best ways to prepare ahead of time, so you’re ready to spring into action when the moment arrives. Early startup preparations might involve a financial audit, operational assessments, and leader recruitment to build a strong executive team.
Insights from Industry Leaders
Finally, outwardly curious and venturesome Roseanne Wincek, a partner at Renegade Partners, will add deep VC chops to the conversation. Her perspective, having recently launched her own exit strategy, will be a fantastic addition to Springer’s and Das’s, deepening our discussion on exit strategies even more. Founders will benefit from Wincek’s perspective on aligning their business goals with potential investors’ expectations.
Sapphire Ventures’ Jai Das is going to help shape that conversation. His experience involves establishing leading investments in more than a dozen IPOs and two dozen M&A transactions. His deep focus on enterprise technology and AI-driven SaaS aligns well with current market trends, allowing him to provide contemporary examples that resonate with attendees. Das is an investor in transformational companies including Netskope, ThoughtSpot, MuleSoft and CircleCI.
Registration and Savings Opportunities
Beyond the incredible, unmatched content that you can only find at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, there are many reasons to register early with big savings. Participants can save up to $444 with Late Bird savings by purchasing their passes in advance. For founders and VCs alike, this is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights on exit strategies and connect with like-minded professionals.
