Founders don’t scale alone. They scale by learning from peers, building at the same pace, connecting with those who have already been there, and meeting investors aligned with what they’re building.
On June 23 in Boston, TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 brings together 1,100 founders and investors for a day focused entirely on growth, execution, and real-world scaling. Tickets are now live at the lowest price of the year.
This is TechCrunch’s flagship founder conference, built for founders first. The focus is on peer connection, honest conversations, and practical, expert-led insight, with opportunities to connect with investors aligned with founders’ innovation.
Super Early Bird pricing is available now. Save up to $300 on your pass or save even more with group discounts of up to 30% for teams of four or more.
A founder-only room designed to help you scale
TC Founder Summit is designed to help founders move faster by learning directly from other founders and investors who understand the challenges of scaling.
You will connect with:
Founders navigating similar growth stages.
Veteran founders who have scaled teams, revenue, and product.
Investors sharing where they are placing their bets and where the industry is headed.
Whether you are preparing to raise, refining your pitch, or working through your next growth milestone, this is a space built for focused, high-value connections.
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Boston, MA
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June 23, 2026
Practical scaling insight for every stage
TC Founder Summit sessions focus on the moments that define a company’s trajectory. Breakout and roundtable sessions are built to be actionable, relevant, and immediately useful.
Past topics have included:
Building pitch decks that resonate.
Knowing when to raise for Series C and beyond.
Scaling to $10 million ARR.
How and when to sell your startup.
What founders should know before going public.
These sessions are designed to give founders clarity and confidence as they scale.
Learn from founders and investors who’ve made innovative waves
Past speakers have shared real insights on scaling companies, raising capital, and navigating growth, including:
Jon McNeill, former president of Tesla turned investor, on why reviewing the real product over a mock-up drives innovation.
Cathy Gao, partner at Sapphire Ventures, on what founders need to prepare for heading into Series C.
Jahanvi Sardana, partner at Index Ventures, on what founders should focus on instead of TAM.
Additional speakers have included leaders from Sequoia Capital, NFX, Underscore VC, Glasswing Ventures, Wing Venture Capital, Construct Capital, Greylock, and Precursor Ventures.
The 2026 agenda is coming together now, with more scaling-focused voices to be announced. Visit the event website for updates.
Build the relationships and the insights that help you scale — at the lowest rates
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is where founders come to learn faster, connect more intentionally, and scale with clarity.
Join founder-focused conversations. Learn proven strategies. Build relationships that support your next stage of growth.
Super Early Bird tickets are available now. Save up to $300 and save up to 30% when registering as a group. Register now and secure your spot in Boston.
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