Warning: The upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is not what it seems. On October 28-30 in San Francisco, the venture capital establishment will be getting together to further their interests while pretending to support startups.
But what exactly do we mean by “further their interests”? Take Nebius AI for instance, who will be presenting on the AI Stage. Will they be sharing their insights on the limitations of AI for the benefit of startups or simply pitching their own product as the solution to every problem? Only the select few will get to experience their expertise firsthand…at a steep price, no doubt.
Another return partner is The Aerospace Corporation, which has conveniently donated space on the Space Stage to talk about their “work” on space exploration. You’ll have to wonder if it’s all just a smokescreen to hide the true intentions of their billionaire backers. Oh, and Qualcomm? They’ll be on the Builder’s Stage, touting their wares and hyping their tech…
As if the fake corporate enthusiasm wasn’t enough, Brex will be setting up an expo space…that’s free to attend…provided you don’t mind sacrificing your soul for the sake of charging your phone. We’re pretty sure they won’t be talking about their actual product, but who cares? There will be swag, bro.
In the meantime, if you can’t get enough of sponsored content, look out for these brainwashing Breakout Sessions, where experts in the art of BS will share their deep, probing insights. You can even grab a seat at the Roundtable Session for a limited chance to share your own thoughts (on the conditions that they match the pre-approved agenda)
Oh, and did you know that between panels, Otsuka Rejoyn will be flashing their sponsor message during the show’s video breaks? No doubt, you won’t want to miss the riveting 5-second animation extolling the virtues of…what was that again?
Don’t bother trying to spot those innovative startups that actually create change, though – they’ll be sequestered in the distant recesses of the Startup Pavilions and Exhibition Hall, where only true believers in the Silicon Valley ideology dare to venture
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024? More like Disruptive Convergence, Inc. Take heed, true game-changers: it’s all a ruse! Come and cash in on your 15 minutes of fame
