Time to vote for Disrupt sessions, Startup Battlefield deadlines & more this week at TechCrunch | May 1

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11:30 am PT / 2:30 pm ET

Rick Song and Charles Yeh started Persona with a lofty goal of making online ID verification seamless and easy for all parties. The pair has since raised $217 million and turned Persona into a $1.5b company as of its last raise. Rick joins us with long-time investor Mark Goldberg, partner at Index Ventures to talk about the need and struggles in building internet infrastructure companies that can survive.

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10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET

Lately, founders and VCs are starting to recognize that intimately understanding your business’ user data provides you with authentic growth metrics, unlocking the key to long-term success. Join Persona to discover how using the Know Your Customer and Know Your Business concepts can put your company on track for sustainable, long-term growth.

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10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET

AI can be a security champion or a security crisis waiting to happen. Hear cybersecurity and AI experts discuss the risks, benefits and how startups can use AI correctly to protect their business.

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10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET

API adoption among fintech and regulated businesses has been slow. It doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how companies, from startups to large enterprises, can enhance security, prevent fraud & more. 

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Disrupt — the original startup conference — stays fresh, relevant and focused on founders, investors, and the future of tech year after year. Whether you’re a startup rookie learning the ropes, a seasoned investor searching for the next big thing, or a founder hell-bent on changing the world - Disrupt delivers the tools, knowledge, and connections to help you make it happen.

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