All products
Building on Breakout Success: Insights from Zoom’s Eric Yuan and Emergence’s Santi Subotovsky
For companies that have achieved breakout success, the question of what comes next can be a daunting one. This is the topic that Zoom CEO Eric Yuan and Emergence Capital general partner Santi Subotovsky will tackle in their session, “What Comes After Breakout Success?” at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. With their combined experience in leading and investing in successful companies, they will provide valuable insights on how to navigate the challenges of sustaining growth and innovation.
Yuan, who has guided Zoom from its founding in 2011 to its current status as a leading video communications platform, will share his expertise on how to balance focus and diversification. He will also discuss the importance of innovating at scale and how to make tough decisions about where to allocate resources. As a recognized leader in the tech industry, Yuan has been named to the Bloomberg 50, Time’s 100 Most Influential People, and UC Today’s UC Leader of the Year.
Spotting Breakout Potential and Building for Long-Term Success
Subotovsky, who has been instrumental in Emergence Capital’s successful investments in companies like Chorus and Openpath, will bring his investor perspective to the conversation. He will discuss how to identify breakout potential in early-stage companies and how to support them in achieving long-term success. With his experience in serving on the boards of several successful companies, including Zoom, Crunchbase, and Logik.io, Subotovsky will provide guidance on how to build a strong foundation for sustainable growth.
The session will also explore the importance of having a clear strategy for the “second act” of a company’s growth. Yuan and Subotovsky will discuss how to think bigger about the next phase of growth and how to make intentional decisions about where to focus resources. By sharing their experiences and insights, they aim to equip attendees with the knowledge and confidence to build companies that thrive in the long term.
Join the Conversation at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, will bring together over 10,000 startup and VC leaders to shape the future of tech. The event will feature a range of sessions, including the panel with Yuan and Subotovsky, as well as opportunities for networking and connection-building. With Regular Bird savings still available until September 26, attendees can save up to $668 by registering today.
Don’t miss the chance to hear from Eric Yuan, Santi Subotovsky, and hundreds of other top tech voices at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Here
