TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to Feature Expert Panel on Early-Stage M&A Strategies

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:32:00 +0200

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, scheduled for October 13–15 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, will feature a dedicated panel aimed at founders navigating mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The conference is offering a limited-time ticket promotion where attendees can purchase one pass and receive a second at 50% off until May 8. The panel, located on the Builders Stage, will discuss how acquisitions are increasingly used as an early-stage strategy, especially in the AI sector. High-profile acquisitions over the past year, including OpenAI buying Hiro and Anthropic acquiring Vercept, highlight the trend. The panel includes Aklil Ibssa, Head of Corporate Development and M&A at Coinbase, who will share insights from over 14 acquisitions and nearly 50 investments. Lindsey Mignano, founder of Mignano Law Group, will provide legal guidance on the structural and contractual considerations in M&A deals. Karl Alomar, managing partner at M13 and former COO of DigitalOcean, will offer perspective on the tim