TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 Gets Under Way in Boston
TechCrunch's Founder Summit 2026, a conference for startup founders and investors, is being held at SoWa Power Station in Boston. The programme includes panel talks, roundtables and networking events.
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 opened its doors in Boston, USA, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time today. The conference, organised by the technology news outlet TechCrunch, brings together startup founders, investors and industry leaders at SoWa Power Station to discuss how young companies can scale faster and more wisely. Ticket prices rise to the full rate once doors open, and discounts end.
Programme
The agenda covers fundraising, product-market fit, artificial intelligence innovation and enterprise growth. Registration and the Expo Hall run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while the networking lounge, powered by the Braindate app, is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Attendees can use it to schedule one-on-one and small-group meetings.
Breakout panel sessions start at 10 a.m. Speakers include Steve Fredette, co-founder of restaurant technology company Toast, who will take questions on building a lasting company, and Amulya Vishwanath of venture firm Techable Ventures, who will discuss the next generation of AI opportunities. Representatives of Bessemer Venture Partners, Glasswing Ventures, NEA, Fidelity Private Shares and other organisations are also on the lineup.
Roundtable sessions with experienced scaling leaders run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Topics include data room best practices for due diligence, how to organise financing rounds, what counts as traction before raising capital, and how lean teams can use AI.
Closing
The day ends with a reception from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., where participants can continue conversations over drinks and bites. The organisers say that registering before 9 a.m. saves up to $100 on a pass and includes a second pass for free.
