Disrupt 2026 panel to address pre-seed funding without a product
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will host a panel titled "Winning Pre-Seed Without a Product" to help founders seeking funding at a pre-seed stage amid AI-driven expectations. The session, part of the Builders Stage, will feature three speakers: Sandhya Venkatachalam, Puneet Agarwal, and Austin Clements. Venkatachalam is founder and managing partner of Axiom Partners, a $52 million early-stage venture fund. Agarwal is managing partner at True Ventures, which has 12 funds and partnerships with over 500 companies. Clements is managing partner at Slauson & Co., which invested in Startup Battlefield 2026 winner Glīd. The event will take place at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 13-15, 2026.
What’s reported
The panel is titled "Winning Pre-Seed Without a Product" and will be held at the Builders Stage.
Sandhya Venkatachalam is founder and managing partner of Axiom Partners, a $52 million early-stage venture fund.
Puneet Agarwal is managing partner at True Ventures, which has 12 funds and partnerships with over 500 companies and 1,050 founders.
Austin Clements is managing partner at Slauson & Co., which invested in Startup Battlefield 2026 winner Glīd.
Disrupt 2026 will be held at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 13-15.
Key figures
Sandhya Venkatachalam, founder and managing partner, Axiom Partners
Puneet Agarwal, managing partner, True Ventures
Austin Clements, managing partner, Slauson & Co.
Sources: TechCrunch
