Mark Wahlberg will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Hollywood actor and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg is slated to speak at the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 conference in San Francisco. Wahlberg will participate in a fireside chat on the main stage alongside Bruce K. Lee, the founder and CEO of Keebeck Wealth Management. The session will focus on Wahlberg's transition from entertainment to institutional-grade investing, with a particular emphasis on his growing interest in the healthcare and wellness startup sectors.

While widely recognized for his decades-long film career, including roles in Boogie Nights and The Fighter, Wahlberg has quietly spent the last twenty years building a diverse business portfolio. His ventures span a production company, a restaurant chain, apparel and fitness brands, and the 25-year-old Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation. Guided by Lee, the actor is now refining his investment approach, shifting from purely intuitive angel investing to a more disciplined, institutional strategy.

For startup founders and investors, the discussion promises practical insights into navigating the competitive venture landscape. Wahlberg plans to address the common pitfalls high-profile entertainers face when entering the business world, sharing personal lessons about having to unlearn certain instincts. He will also discuss how to leverage long-term professional trust to secure deal flow and identify which emerging technologies are worth targeting.

The event is scheduled for October 13-15, 2026, at Moscone West in San Francisco, where more than 10,000 tech leaders are expected to gather. Wahlberg and Lee will join a roster of over 250 industry speakers hosting 200 sessions. Attendees looking to secure their spots can save up to $200 on registration fees before ticket prices increase on September 25.