TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Early Registration Rates Increase on June 26

Conference Focus

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is a founder-focused conference scheduled for November 4 in Boston. The event assembles over 1,000 founders and investors for a day centered on growth, execution, and building lasting connections. The experience prioritizes peer-to-peer learning, candid conversations, and practical, expert-led insights, along with direct networking opportunities with investors.

Ticket Pricing and Discounts

Early bird ticket pricing is available through June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Attendees can save up to $190 per pass, and groups of four or more qualify for an additional discount of up to 30%.

Session Topics

Conference sessions focus on milestones that shape a company's trajectory. Past topics have included how to raise a Series A, building pitch decks that resonate with investors, timing for Series C and beyond, reaching $10M in ARR, how and when to sell a startup, and preparing for an IPO. These sessions are designed to provide practical, actionable insights for founders at various stages.

Past Speakers

Previous speakers include Jon McNeil (former Tesla president turned investor), Cathy Gao (partner at Sapphire Ventures), and Jahanvi Sardana (partner at Index Ventures). Other speakers have represented firms such as Sequoia Capital, NFX, Underscore VC, Glasswing Ventures, Wing Venture Capital, Construct Capital, Greylock, and Precursor Ventures. The 2026 agenda is still taking shape, with additional founders and investors to be announced soon. Attendees can also submit speaking topics for roundtables or breakouts, with audience voting to select the final sessions.

Registration

To secure the best rates, register by June 26. The summit provides opportunities to connect with founders at similar growth stages, veteran founders, and investors who understand the realities of building a company.