Founders don’t scale alone. They scale by learning from their peers, building at the same pace, connecting with people who have already been there, and meeting investors who are aligned with what they are building.
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 in Boston on June 23 will bring together 1,100 founders and investors for a day focused on growth, execution, and real-world scaling. Tickets are currently on sale at this year’s lowest price.
This is TechCrunch’s flagship founder conference, built with founders first. The focus is on peer connections, honest conversations, and expert-led, practical insights, with opportunities to connect with investors aligned with founders’ innovations.
Super early bird pricing available now. Save up to $300 with a pass, or save even more with a group discount of up to 30% for teams of 4 or more.
Founder-only room designed to help you scale up
TC Founder Summit aims to help founders move faster by learning directly from other founders and investors who understand the challenges of scaling.
Connect with:
Founders are going through similar stages of growth. Seasoned founders who have grown their teams, revenues, and products. Investors share where they are betting and where they see the industry heading.
Whether you’re preparing to raise funding, refining your pitch, or working on your next growth milestone, this is a space built for focused, high-value connections.
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October 13-15, 2026
Practical scaling insights at every stage
TC Founder Summit sessions focus on the moments that define a company’s trajectory. Breakout and roundtable sessions are built to be practical, relevant, and immediately useful.
Past topics include:
Build a pitch deck that resonates. Know when to raise to Series C and beyond. Increased ARR to $10 million. How and when to sell your startup. What founders need to know before going public.
These sessions are designed to give founders clarity and confidence as they scale.
Learn from founders and investors who are making waves of innovation
Past speakers have shared real-world insights on scaling, raising capital, and navigating growth for your company, including:
John McNeil, a former Tesla president turned investor, talks about why reviewing real things rather than mockups fosters innovation.
Cathy Gao, Partner at Sapphire Ventures, talks about what founders should do to prepare for a Series C.
Jahanvi Sardana, Partner at Index Ventures, talks about what founders should focus on instead of TAM.
Additional speakers include leaders from Sequoia Capital, NFX, Underscore VC, Glasswing Ventures, Wing Venture Capital, Construct Capital, Greylock, and Precursor Ventures.
The 2026 Agenda is currently being finalized and more scale-focused views will be published. Please visit the event website for the latest information.
Build relationships and insights that help you scale up, at minimal rates
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is where founders come together to learn faster, connect more intentionally, and scale with clarity.
Join the founder-focused conversation. Learn proven strategies. Build relationships that support your next stage of growth.
Super early bird tickets are on sale now. Save up to $300 when you register as a group, plus up to 30% off. Register now to secure your place in Boston.
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