This October at San Francisco’s Moscone West, Karandeep Anand, CEO of Character.AI, takes the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 for a candid fireside chat on the explosive rise of human-like AI companions. Attendees will gain insight into the breakthroughs powering lifelike dialogue, the ethical questions surrounding conversational AI, and the scrutiny that comes with pushing the boundaries of human-computer interaction. Karandeep Anand: Building the future of AI and video for millionsAs CEO of Character.AI, Anand guides the company’s long-term strategy and expansion into new modalities such as video generation, monetization initiatives, and strategic partnerships. Previously, Anand served as president and chief product officer of Brex, leading the launch of its AI-driven Brex Assistant and spend management platform, Empower. Register now to save up to $444, or bring a group to save up to 20%.