"Jason Citron returns to Disrupt, the same stage where Discord made its big break in the Startup Battlefield 200 program back in 2013. Since then, Discord has grown into a global platform with hundreds of millions of users, reshaping how people connect and communicate online. Citron, who also founded OpenFeint, is no stranger to building connection-first platforms that scale with authenticity."
"From startup breakout to lasting impact Tade Oyerinde, the force behind Campus and Campuswire, is reimagining the future of higher education. With a background in aerospace engineering and a decade of experience in edtech, he's working to rebuild college from the ground up. Recognized by Forbes as one of the top education entrepreneurs in the country, Oyerinde is creating spaces where technology meets human-centered learning."
Designing products for people instead of institutions creates communities that evolve into movements and durable businesses. A community-focused platform grew into a global service with hundreds of millions of users by prioritizing authentic connection. An education technology company is rebuilding higher education with human-centered learning informed by aerospace and edtech experience. Companies that prioritize community build loyalty, scale intentionally, and gain staying power in noisy markets. An industry conference in San Francisco on October 27–29, 2025 offers practical insights on scaling through community design and early-bird registration saves up to $668.
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