At 9 a.m. ET today, entrepreneurs, investors, and startup executives will convene at the SoWa Power Station in Boston for the TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026. This full-day event focuses on the strategies and insights necessary to help startups scale more effectively and intelligently. Notably, the event transitions to full pricing immediately upon the doors opening.
Covering fundraising, product-market fit, AI innovation, and enterprise growth, the agenda features actionable advice from experienced leaders. Whether you are raising capital, refining go-to-market strategies, validating product-market fit, or preparing for the next stage of growth, this summit provides practical insights for immediate implementation.
Registration and Expo Hall Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
Attendees can collect their badges, connect with partners, and explore the Expo Hall throughout the day to discover startups offering solutions for accelerated scaling.
Networking Lounge powered by Braindate: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Attendees can schedule one-on-one and small-group meetings with founders, investors, and startup operators via the Braindate networking app. The most insightful discussions often occur between sessions in this lounge.
Breakout sessions: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
These expert panel-led sessions allow participants to pose questions to industry leaders who have successfully navigated scaling challenges. Topics include an interactive AMA with Toast Co-founder Steve Fredette on building lasting companies, a look at the next generation of AI opportunities by Amulya Vishwanath of Techable Ventures, and more. Visit the full agenda to plan the day.
Key sessions include 'The Next Startup Advantage: Distribution Beats Technology' by Hunter Worland (NEA), 'Fundraising Trends' with speakers from Fidelity and January Ventures, 'The Next AI Opportunity' by Amulya Vishwanath, and 'Your Pitch Has to Earn the Next Conversation' by Dave Balter.
Other notable sessions feature pitch competitions like 'So You Think You Can Pitch?' with experts from True Ventures and FirstGlance, and fireside chats on scaling strategies with Rudina Seseri and Kent Bennett. Additionally, discussions cover enterprise relationships and identifying category-winning companies.
These highly interactive sessions offer founders the chance to connect directly with experienced investors, peers, and experts. Space is limited, so securing a pass now is essential to participate in these valuable discussions.
Closing Reception: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
The event concludes with a reception where attendees can network over drinks and food, fostering potential partnerships with future customers, collaborators, hires, or investors.
Attendees are encouraged to secure their passes immediately, join the gathering at Boston's SoWa Power Station, and immerse themselves in the founder-focused conversations designed to help startups scale.
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