Summary:
Jon McNeill to challenge conventional startup growth advice at TechCrunch All Stage 2025
Emphasis on validating both product and go-to-market strategy before scaling
McNeill's career includes scaling Tesla and launching 12 companies with DVx Ventures
Session to cover capital efficiency, operating discipline, and sustainable growth
TechCrunch All Stage offers tactical takeaways and networking for founders and investors
Scaling Smarter, Not Just Faster
Founders are often told to chase product-market fit above all else. But what if scaling too soon, too fast, is the real hurdle to success? Jon McNeill, CEO and co-founder of DVx Ventures, and former president of Tesla and COO of Lyft, is set to challenge conventional startup growth advice at TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 in Boston.
His session, "The Operator’s Playbook for Building and Scaling Sustainable Companies," will delve into why the next generation of enduring companies will be built differently. McNeill emphasizes validating both product and go-to-market strategy before igniting growth.
Building Right for Long-Term Impact
With a career that includes founding six companies and scaling Tesla from $2 billion to $20 billion in revenue, McNeill knows the difference between momentum and sustainable growth. At DVx Ventures, he and his team have launched 12 companies with a focus on profitability, impact, and long-term value, not just speed.
Attendees can expect tactical insights from McNeill's experiences in electrification, transportation, and AI. The session promises hard-won lessons on capital efficiency, operating discipline, and breaking the traditional VC mold to build businesses that last.
Join the Conversation in Boston
TechCrunch All Stage is taking over Boston’s SoWa Power Station on July 15. This founder summit is designed for scaling, offering tactical takeaways, real conversations, and connections with investors and builders at every stage.
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