TechCrunch has opened the Early Bird sales window for Founder Summit 2026, its flagship event for startup builders. The conference will take place on November 4 in Boston and is expected to gather more than 1,000 founders and investors for a day centered on growth, execution, and meaningful connections.
Built for founders, shaped by experience
The summit is designed around practical learning and direct exchange. Attendees will hear from experienced operators, successful founders, and investors, with sessions focused on real-world challenges such as scaling teams, refining products, and preparing for the next stage of growth.
Organizers say the format emphasizes peer-to-peer conversations, roundtables, and breakout discussions that deliver immediately usable insight. The event also creates space for founders to meet investors whose interests match their business stage and long-term vision.
Discounts available through June 26
Early Bird pricing runs until June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT, with savings of up to $190 on individual passes. Teams of four or more can also access group discounts of up to 30%, making the summit more accessible for startups attending together.
Past editions have covered topics such as Series A fundraising, pitch deck strategy, scaling toward Series C, reaching $10 million in annual recurring revenue, and preparing a company for acquisition or public listing. Previous speakers have included leaders from Tesla, Sapphire Ventures, Index Ventures, Sequoia Capital, NFX, Greylock, and other major firms.
The 2026 agenda is still being finalized, with more founders, operators, and investors expected to be announced. For startups looking to sharpen strategy and expand their network, the summit is positioned as a concentrated day of learning and opportunity. It reflects how focused in-person exchange can continue to shape the next wave of innovation.
