Early Bird pricing for the TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 closes at 11:59 p.m. PT tonight, ending any chance to save up to $190 on a pass.
Founders rarely scale in isolation. The quickest route to growth involves learning from those who have already done it, connecting with peers facing similar hurdles, and building relationships with investors ready to fund the next stage.
On November 4 in Boston, over 1,000 founders and investors will meet for a curated day of tactical learning, open discussion, and networking intended to help founders make better decisions and expand faster.
Register before the deadline tonight to secure the discount. Groups of four or more can save up to 30%.
An event focused on founder growth
Every session, discussion, and networking opportunity targets the real challenges founders face while building, funding, and scaling their companies.
You will connect with:
- Founders navigating similar growth stages
- Experienced operators who have scaled teams, products, and revenue
- Investors sharing what they are funding and what they are looking for
Whether you are preparing to raise capital, refining your go-to-market strategy, or planning your next growth milestone, Founder Summit creates opportunities for conversations that can change the trajectory of your business.
Practical guidance for every stage
Founder Summit focuses on the decisions that define a startup’s future. Through breakout sessions and roundtable discussions, you will gain practical guidance on topics including:
- Raising a Series A
- Building pitch decks that resonate with investors
- Knowing when to raise Series C and beyond
- Scaling to $10M ARR
- How and when to sell your startup
- Preparing your company to go public
These founder-led conversations deliver practical takeaways you can apply immediately.
Learn from founders and investors who have done it
Past speakers have included:
- 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 represented Sequoia Capital, NFX, Glasswing Ventures, Wing Venture Capital, Construct Capital, Greylock, Precursor Ventures, and more.
The 2026 agenda is coming soon, with additional founders, operators, and investors to be announced. Check the event page for agenda updates.
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.
Save up to 0 before tonight, 11:59 p.m. PT
The deadline is in less than 24 hours. Early Bird pricing ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join the founders, operators, and investors shaping the next generation of startups. Gain practical insights, build valuable relationships, and leave with strategies you can put into action immediately.
Register before 11:59 p.m. PT tonight to save up to $190 on your pass and up to 30% when registering as a group.
Interested in exhibiting at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026? Reserve your exhibit table and connect directly with founders, investors, and startup decision-makers.
