AI has captured global attention — and not without controversy. 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. Anand will also discuss ongoing legal challenges and the company’s approach to innovation under regulatory pressure.
Karandeep Anand: Building the future of AI and video for millions
As 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. The platform now reaches 20 million monthly active users worldwide.
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. Prior to Brex, he was vice president and head of business products at Meta, where he connected over 3 billion people and served 200 million businesses through Ads, Messenger, Instagram, Workplace, and WhatsApp. Anand also spent 15 years at Microsoft, leading product management for Azure Cloud and developer platforms.
