Early Bird rates for the TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 expire on June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT, leaving just two days to secure a ticket and save up to $190.
Founders rarely scale alone. The quickest route to growth involves learning from those who have already succeeded, connecting with peers facing similar hurdles, and building relationships with investors who can accelerate the next phase of a company.
On November 4 in Boston, more than 1,000 founders and investors will gather for a single day of tactical learning, candid conversations, and networking designed to help founders move faster and make smarter decisions.
Discounts for teams of four or more offer up to 30% off. Registration closes on June 26.
A founder-first event built to help you grow faster
TechCrunch Founder Summit is designed specifically for founders. Every session, discussion, and networking opportunity focuses on the challenges of starting, scaling, and funding a company.
You will connect with:
- Founders navigating similar growth stages
- Experienced operators who have scaled teams, products, and revenue
- Investors sharing what they are looking for and where they are placing their bets
Whether you are preparing to raise capital, refining your go-to-market strategy, or working toward your next growth milestone, Founder Summit creates opportunities for conversations that can change the trajectory of your business.
Practical insights you can put to work immediately
Founder Summit focuses on the decisions and inflection points that shape a company’s future. Through breakout sessions and roundtable discussions, you will gain practical guidance on topics such as:
- Raising a Series A
- Building pitch decks 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 founder-led conversations are designed to deliver actionable takeaways you can apply right away.
Learn from founders and investors who have been there
Past speakers have shared candid lessons on scaling companies, raising capital, and navigating growth, including:
- Ellen Chisa, Partner at boldstart ventures
- Cathy Gao, Partner at Sapphire Ventures
- Chris Gardner, Partner at Underscore VC
- Jon McNeil, former president of Tesla and investor
- Jahanvi Sardana, Partner at Index Ventures
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 currently taking shape, with more founders, operators, and investors to be announced on the event page soon.
Interested in leading a discussion? Submit a roundtable or breakout session topic for a chance to be voted onto the agenda by the TechCrunch audience.
Register before prices increase June 26
The opportunity to save up to $190 for TechCrunch Founder Summit ends tomorrow, June 26, 11:59 p.m. PT.
Join the founders, operators, and investors shaping the next generation of startups. Gain practical insights, expand your network, and build relationships that support long-term growth.
Early Bird rates end June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Save up to $190 on your pass and up to 30% when registering as a group. Register now before prices increase in two days.
Interested in exhibiting at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026? Reserve your exhibit table and connect directly with founders, investors, and startup decision-makers.
What it means
For founders, this event shifts the focus from general theory to specific execution problems. The agenda targets the exact moments where a company stalls or accelerates, such as the Series A fundraising round or the push to $10M in annual recurring revenue. Investors will explain their criteria directly, removing the guesswork from fundraising conversations.
