From first users to billions: Google’s Robby Stein joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
techcrunch ·
Robby Stein, Vice President of Product for Google Search, will lead a fireside chat at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 titled "From MVP to Billions of Users: How Product Decisions Must Change at Scale." The session explores the challenges product teams face when balancing speed with trust and innovation with reliability as their user base grows to billions. Stein’s discussion highlights how early-stage instincts must evolve to maintain stability and user confidence in massive global platforms. Drawing from his experience co-founding Stamped, leading consumer products at Instagram, and heading product at Artifact, Stein offers insights into scaling successful applications. He currently focuses on generative AI within Google Search, where AI Mode recently surpassed one billion monthly users. The event takes place at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 13-15, featuring over 250 speakers across more than 200 sessions. Attendees can register before September 25 to save up to $200 on passes or receive additional discounts for group bookings.
techcrunch