Former NBA champion, fintech entrepreneur, and AI founder Tristan Thompson is bringing a different kind of game to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27-29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West — one that blends athletic grit, entrepreneurial instinct, and cutting-edge AI. After more than a decade lighting up the NBA, Thompson has shifted focus from the hardwood to the innovation arena.
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At Disrupt, Thompson will unpack how he’s using AI to reimagine performance, strategy, and fan engagement, and why athletes are increasingly shaping the startup ecosystem.
But Thompson’s tech story doesn’t stop there. He currently holds four C-suite roles across the web3 and fintech landscape — including chief digital equity officer at World Mobile, driving affordable community-owned internet access, and chief advisory officer at AxonDAO, an AI-powered medical research platform inspired by his brother’s epilepsy journey. He’s also the co-founder of Basketball Fun, an immersive digital experience redefining how fans connect to the game.
