TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 pass rates increase on 26 June.
Event details
The conference takes place on 4 November in Boston. More than 1,000 founders and investors will attend for a single day focused on growth, execution, and networking.
Early Bird pricing ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on 26 June. Tickets cost up to $190 less than standard rates. Teams of four or more can secure discounts of up to 30%.
What you will find there
The room is designed to help founders accelerate growth by learning from experienced operators, successful founders, and investors who understand the realities of building a company.
Attendees connect with:
- Founders navigating similar growth stages
- Veteran founders who have built and expanded teams, revenue, and products
- Investors sharing where they are placing their bets and where the industry is headed
Whether you are preparing to raise capital, refining your pitch, or working toward your next milestone, the event creates opportunities for meaningful conversations and high-value connections.
Topics covered in sessions
Sessions focus on the moments that shape a company’s trajectory. Breakout and roundtable discussions are designed to be actionable, relevant, and immediately useful.
Past topics have included:
- How to raise 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
Speakers from past years
Speakers have shared candid lessons on building companies, raising capital, and navigating growth. Previous guests included:
- Jon McNeil, former president of Tesla 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 for heading into Series C.
- Jahanvi Sardana, Partner at Index Ventures, on 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 taking shape, with additional founders, operators, and investors to be announced soon. Visit the event website for the latest updates.
Founders interested in leading a roundtable or breakout session can submit their speaking topic for a chance to be voted onto the agenda by the TechCrunch audience.
Exhibition opportunities
Organisers are accepting applications for exhibit tables. Companies can reserve a space to connect directly with founders, investors, and startup decision-makers.
What it means
Founders have until 26 June to lock in the discounted rate. The event remains a single-day gathering in Boston, with registration closing shortly after the deadline passes.
