TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know
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The TechCrunch Founder Summit is a one-day event scheduled for November 4, 2026, at the SoWa Power Station in Boston. This gathering aims to help founders at all stages connect with top venture capitalists and experienced entrepreneurs to gain tactical insights on building and scaling their companies. The agenda focuses heavily on fundraising strategies, AI-native business models, and leadership challenges, featuring speakers from major firms like Anthropic, Nvidia, OpenAI, and Benchmark. Sessions cover topics such as raising capital, hiring decisions, finding product-market fit, and building successful companies outside of Silicon Valley. Unlike larger conferences, this summit offers intimate breakout sessions and networking opportunities via the Braindate app to facilitate deeper connections. Ticket prices vary by role, with investors paying $399, founders $199, and students $149, though discounts are available for groups and co-founders. Volunteers can attend for free by staffing the event, and early-bird pricing ends on October 16.
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