Self-driving cars have long been touted as “around the corner”, but the reality of bringing self-driving cars to the streets is far from simple. exist TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 – October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco – Waymo Co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana join in Interrupt phase Have extensive conversations about the true status of AV and the industry has from here.
Reality check for internal autonomous driving
While headlines often highlight, controversial or exaggerated promises, Mawakana has spent years navigating the path of autonomous action in the real world. In the event of an outage, she will dig out what it actually needs to expand AV deployments—from rider safety and public trust to regulatory, operational and competitive pressures from Tesla and others.
This session is related to a vague schedule or flashy demonstration. It’s about working effectively, what still needs to work and what brings autonomy to life. Whether you are a founder, an investor, or are curious about the road ahead, you won’t miss it.
Meet the leader behind the steering wheel
Tekedra Mawakana Bringing over twenty years of experience in global strategies for large tech companies. As Waymo’s co-CEO, she directs the company’s mission to bring Waymo drivers to the public and lead the next generation of independent innovation. She also serves on the Intuit Board and advises several technical and social influencers.
A fluid future, life is destruction
Waymo’s story is the central chapter of transporting the future, and this conference provides rare internal information on the journey behind the title. Join Us TechCrunch Disrupt 2025more than 10,000 startups and VC leaders come together to shape the next step. Register today And save $650 Before interest rates rise.
