The Builders Stage brings practical strategies for scaling startups to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

The Builders Stage is returning to TechCrunch Disrupt, bringing together founders, startup operators, and investors for practical conversations on what it takes to build and scale.

The top 3

  1. Dropbox: Cloud Storage Pioneer: Dropbox, a cloud storage service, officially launched at TechCrunch Disrupt in 2008 and quickly became a canonical example of Silicon Valley viral growth, adding 50 million users in its first years. The company went public in 2018, raising over $750 million and valuing itself at around $9 billion on a fully diluted basis.
  2. Yammer: Enterprise Social Network: Yammer, an enterprise social networking service, was acquired by Microsoft for $1.2 billion in cash in June 2012, after being launched in 2008. The company had grown to over 5 million corporate users, including employees at 85% of the Fortune 500.
  3. Mint Mobile: Prepaid Wireless Disruptor: Mint Mobile, a prepaid wireless carrier, was acquired by T-Mobile in a deal worth up to $1.35 billion in March 2023. Mint Mobile was launched in August 2016 and gained prominence for its digital direct-to-consumer business model and affordable plans.

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