Founders don’t grow alone. They learn from peers facing similar challenges, connect with those already on the path, and build relationships with investors who align with their vision.
For the next five days, save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026.
On November 4th in Boston, TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 brings together 1,000+ founders and investors for a day focused on growth, execution and making lasting connections. This is TechCrunch’s premier founder conference, designed first for founders. The experience focuses on peer-to-peer learning, candid discussions, and expert-driven hands-on knowledge, with opportunities to connect directly with investors that align with your goals and stage of growth.
Early Bird pricing is available until June 26 at 11:59 PM PT. Save up to $190 on your pass, or save even more with group discounts of up to 30% for groups of four or more. Register here.
A founder-centric room designed to help you move faster
TechCrunch Founder Summit is built to help founders accelerate growth by learning directly from seasoned operators, successful founders and investors who understand the realities of building a company.
At Founder Summit, you’ll connect with:
- Founders navigating similar stages of development.
- Veteran founders who have built and expanded teams, revenue and products.
- Investors share where they are placing their bets and where the industry is headed.
Whether you’re preparing to raise capital, refine your offering, or work toward your next milestone, Founder Summit creates opportunities for meaningful conversations and high-value connections. Grab Early Bird ticket savings before June 26.

Practical knowledge for every stage of development
Founding Meeting the sessions focus on the moments that shape the course of a company. Discussions in breakout sessions and roundtables are designed to be active, relevant and immediately useful.
Previous topics included:
- Building pitches that resonate with investors.
- Knowing when to raise for Series C and beyond.
- Reaching $10M ARR.
- How and when to sell your startup.
- Preparing your company to go public.
These sessions are designed to provide founders with the clarity, confidence and strategies they need to get to the next stage. Register now to lock in up to $190 in ticket savings.

Learn from founders and investors who are shaping the future of innovation
Past speakers have shared candid lessons about building companies, raising capital, and navigating growth, including:
Additional speakers have included leaders from Sequoia Capital, NFX, Underscore VC, Glasswing Ventures, Wing Venture Capital, Construct Capital, Greylock and Precursor Ventures.
The 2026 agenda is taking shape, with additional founders, operators and investors to be announced soon. Visit the event website for the latest updates.
If you are interested in leading the discussion in a roundtable or cancellation session, submit your speech topic for a chance to be voted on the agenda by the TechCrunch audience.

Build the relationships that help your company grow at the lowest rates
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 it’s where founders learn faster, connect more purposefully, and gain practical insights into growth.
Join founder-focused discussions. Learn proven strategies. Build relationships that support your next stage of growth.
Save up to $190 on your pass and up to 30% when you sign up as a team through June 26 at 11:59pm PT. Register now and secure your place in Boston.
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