Twilio Co-Founder Jeff Lawson to Discuss Fusion Venture Inertia at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Lawson, who previously built Twilio, will appear on the Smart Systems Stage to talk about his newest company, which is focused on fusion energy, according to TechCrunch.
Jeff Lawson, known for co-founding the cloud communications company Twilio, is set to appear at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, according to a report from TechCrunch. The publication said Lawson will join the Smart Systems Stage to discuss his latest venture, Inertia, a company focused on fusion energy technology.
TechCrunch identified Lawson as a co-founder and chief executive of Inertia, describing the fusion effort as his "next big bet" following his earlier work building Twilio into a major communications platform.
Details about the specific content of Lawson's planned session, including what aspects of Inertia's fusion technology or business strategy he will address, were not disclosed in the report.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is being organized by TechCrunch, and the publication has opened registration for attendees. According to the report, individuals who register before September 25 can save up to $200 on the cost of attending the event.
The report did not provide additional information about Inertia's founding, funding, or technical approach to fusion energy, nor did it specify the dates or location of the Disrupt 2026 conference.
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- Inertia co-founder Jeff Lawson’s next big bet is fusion: Go inside it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — TechCrunch
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