Next October, Replit CEO and co-founder Amjad Masad will headline the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. His session will explore how software development is being reshaped in the age of AI—how anyone with an idea can now prototype, code, and launch software faster than ever before. The event takes place from October 13 to 15 in San Francisco at Moscone West. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/amjad-masad-ceo-and-co-founder-of-replit-joins-the-disrupt-stage-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/))
Replit’s Rise Amid the AI Wave
Replit has become a central figure in the tech world’s shift toward accessible programming. While the company was founded over ten years ago, its most dramatic transformation has occurred in the last 18 months. From reported revenue of just $2.8 million in 2024, Replit is now on track for an annual run-rate hitting around a billion dollars. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/amjad-masad-ceo-and-co-founder-of-replit-joins-the-disrupt-stage-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/))
Valuation has scaled too. Earlier this year, the company leapt from being valued at $3 billion to reaching a $9 billion valuation in just six months. Investors believe Replit serves both non-technical users and seasoned coders—helping not just with prototypes, but full product creation. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/amjad-masad-ceo-and-co-founder-of-replit-joins-the-disrupt-stage-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/))
What to Expect on Stage and Why It Matters
Masad will delve into the future of programming, examining how entrepreneurs and builders can navigate this era. His talk will also address Replit’s strategy for enabling ideas to become fully fledged products—not just sketches or proofs of concept. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/amjad-masad-ceo-and-co-founder-of-replit-joins-the-disrupt-stage-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/))
The Disrupt conference itself is structured to cover critical areas for startup founders. Alongside the main keynote, stages will tackle subjects like venture capital and developer insights (Builders Stage), the implications of AI on SaaS, security, and careers (AI Stage), foundational infrastructure (Smart Systems Stage), and real-world applications of emerging tech (Real World AI Stage). ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/amjad-masad-ceo-and-co-founder-of-replit-joins-the-disrupt-stage-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/))
For those interested in covering how AI is changing the tools, business models, and potential of software development, this year’s Disrupt will bring together more than 10,000 founders, investors, and technologists. Tickets are available now, with a special discount window running until August 25. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/amjad-masad-ceo-and-co-founder-of-replit-joins-the-disrupt-stage-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/))
Replit’s story reflects a broader shift in how code is created, consumed, and commercialized. The rapid revenue growth, sharp valuation jump, and a platform that serves both novices and experts highlight just how much demand there is for tools that democratize software creation. If Replit can maintain its momentum throughout 2026, Masad’s stage appearance might not just be a celebration of success — it could mark a turning point for how the startup ecosystem conceives the future of programming.
