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Waymo’s Tekedra Mawakana on the truth behind autonomous vehicles at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025


Tekedra Mawakana of Waymo will share what it takes to scale AV deployment at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco, October 27-29. Register here.

At Disrupt, she’ll dig into what it actually takes to scale AV deployment — from rider safety and public trust to the nuances of regulation, operations, and competitive pressure from Tesla and others. Image Credits: Waymo Tekedra Mawakana brings over two decades of experience shaping global strategy for some of the world’s biggest tech companies. She also serves on the board of Intuit, advises Boom Technology, and supports a number of social impact ventures through her work as an investor and LP with Operator Collective.

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