Achieving Startup Success: Key Takeaways from Chef Robotics, NEA, and ICONIQ at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Reaching product-market fit is not merely a milestone — it’s a demanding and crucial journey. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, an experienced founder alongside two investors who have propelled startups forward will offer valuable insights on effectively steering through this journey.

On the Builders Stage, Rajat Bhageria (Founder & CEO, Chef Robotics), Ann Bordetsky (Partner, NEA), and Murali Joshi (Partner, ICONIQ) will join forces to delve into this essential — and often elusive — phase of a startup’s growth. They will discuss effective testing strategies, agile iteration, and the significance of user feedback while avoiding the surrounding noise.

Don’t miss this enlightening conversation at Disrupt 2025 — and act now to save $675. Ticket prices will rise after tomorrow, August 6, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now.

Stop guessing — start growing

Bhageria brings the founder’s perspective, having adeptly scaled Chef Robotics with AI-driven automation that is transforming food production. Bordetsky, with her extensive background at Uber, Twitter, and now NEA, has a sharp eye for the innovative resilience that leads to major success. Joshi, recently recognized on the Forbes Midas Brink List, has been crucial in securing over $2.5B in investments for companies such as Drata, 1Password, and Fivetran.

Together, they will provide unique insider insights into what product-market fit truly means — and how to determine when you have it.

Creating a successful product begins here

Whether you are in the early prototyping stage or eager to grow an already promising venture, this discussion is designed for founders looking to move past assumptions and build indispensable products for customers.

Join us on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Network with over 10,000 startup and VC leaders for vital conversations in tech. Secure your pass before the day ends to save up to $675.