Founders don’t scale alone. They scale by learning from peers, building at the same pace, connecting those who have already been there, and meeting investors who align with what they are building.
On June 23 in Boston, TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 brings together 1,100 founders and investors for a day focused solely on growth, execution and true scale. Tickets are now live at the lowest price of the year.
This is TechCrunch’s premier founder conference, built first for founders. The focus is on peer-to-peer connection, candid conversations and practical insight, led by experts, with investor connection opportunities aligned with the founders’ innovation.
Super Early Bird pricing is available now. Save up to $300 on your pass or save even more with group discounts of up to 30% for groups of four or more.
A founders-only room designed to help you scale
The TC Founder Summit is designed to help founders move faster by learning directly from other founders and investors who understand the challenges of scaling.
You will be connected to:
- Founders navigating similar stages of development.
- Veteran founders who have scaled teams, revenue and products.
- Investors share where they are placing their bets and where the industry is headed.
Whether you’re preparing to raise, improve your pitch, or work toward your next growth milestone, this is a space built for focused, high-value connections.
Techcrunch event
San Francisco
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13-15 October 2026
Practical scaling diagram for each stage
TC Founder Summit the sessions focus on the defining moments of a company. The panel discussion and roundtable sessions are designed to be active, relevant and immediately useful.
Previous topics included:
- Building pitches that resonate.
- Knowing when to raise for Series C and beyond.
- Scale to $10M ARR.
- How and when to sell your startup.
- What founders need to know before going public.
These sessions are designed to provide founders with clarity and confidence as they scale.
Learn from founders and investors who have made innovative waves
Past speakers have shared real-world insights on scaling companies, raising capital and navigating growth, including:
Jon McNeill, former Tesla chairman turned investor, on why reviewing the real product over a mockup drives innovation.
Cathy Gao, partner at Sapphire Ventures, on what founders need to prepare to get into Series C.
Jahanvi Sardana, partner at Index Ventures, what founders should focus on instead of TAM.
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 coming together now, with more voices focused on scaling up to be announced. Visit the event website for updates.
Create the relationships and ideas that help you scale — at the lowest rates
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is where founders come to learn faster, connect more purposefully, and scale with clarity.
Join founder-focused discussions. Learn proven strategies. Build relationships that support your next stage of growth.
Super Early Bird tickets are now available. Save up to $300 and save up to 30% when you sign up as a group. Register now and secure your place in Boston.
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