TechCrunch was proud to host the Greenfield Partners at Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco. Here’s an overview of their Builder Stage session.
We’d seen revolutions with the internet and mobile, and AI had taken center stage—moving faster than ever. Greenfield Partners curated the AI Disruptors 60, a list of early and growth-stage companies driving this next wave of innovation.
During the panel, top investors like Shay Grinfeld of Greenfield Partners and founders like Renen Hallak of VAST Data broke down how these startups were winning—building the infrastructure of tomorrow, solving real-world challenges, and scaling revenue with smart GTM plays. They also shared why their strategies stood out in a rapidly evolving market and offered a glimpse of the innovations shaping the future of AI.
Presented by:
- Shay Grinfeld – Managing Partner, Greenfield Partners
- Renen Hallak – Founder and CEO, VAST Data
- Brandon Yang – Co-founder and CTO, Cartesia
- Melisa Tokmak – Founder, Netic
