Discord founder Jason Citron returns to Disrupt 2025 | TechCrunch

More than a decade ago, Jason Citron took the Disrupt stage to pitch his early-stage company in the Startup Battlefield competition at TechCrunch Disrupt as a scrappy founder pitching his vision. Today, he’s built Discord into one of the most successful consumer platforms of its era — valued in the billions and redefining how communities connect, game, and share online.

This October, he returns to the Disrupt Stage with “From Startup Battlefield to Discord,” a session that unpacks his scaling journey at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025,October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, where 10,000+ startup and VC leaders will gather to shape the future of tech.

If you’re a founder aiming to scale a sustainable business, this is a session you can’t afford to skip. Hear Citron share his scaling journey on the Disrupt Stage. Register now to save up to $668 before rates rise after September 26.

Lessons from a founder who never stopped building

Citron’s journey from a Startup Battlefield competitor in 2013 to leading one of the most influential consumer platforms today is a case study in persistence and pivots. His session will dive into the tough calls, product bets, and relentless focus on vision that carried him through early struggles to eventual breakout success.

Why this conversation matters now

The path from idea to global platform is rarely a straight line. Citron’s story offers founders a real-world look at how to weather setbacks, rethink strategy, and stay true to product vision in a fast-moving market. His return to Disrupt is a full-circle moment you won’t want to miss. Be in the room at the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch this October at Disrupt 2025 to hear his story. Regular Bird savings are live now and ending on September 26, 11:59 p.m. PT.