TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 roundtables: Go deeper on the challenges founders are solving right now

What happened

TechCrunch announced details for Founder Summit 2026. It will be held at SoWa Power Station in Boston on November 4. The day includes talks, live pitches, networking, and small roundtable discussions. The article highlights six roundtables. Each one covers a common challenge for founders, such as selling to big companies, entering hard markets, using AI, and running a small team.

Key numbers and facts

• The event date is November 4, 2026, at SoWa Power Station in Boston.
• Tickets can be bought with 25% off right now.
• A limited BOGO deal lets attendees bring a colleague for free.
• There are six roundtables, each lasting 30 minutes, except one that lasts 30 minutes too: 10:45 to 3:05 p.m. across the day.

Background: what is a roundtable?

A roundtable is a small group talk. Instead of listening to one speaker on a stage, people sit together and talk. Everyone can ask questions and share their own experience. At this event, each roundtable has one expert host who leads the talk.

Why it matters

Founders often face the same hard problems, like finding customers, raising money, and using AI well. Small group talks let them get clear answers for their own company. The event also gives founders a chance to meet investors and other people who build companies.

What to watch

• Ticket deals end at some point, since the article says the 25% discount is available today.
• The BOGO deal is limited, so spots may run out.
• Roundtable hosts include leaders from Blueprint Lab, Define Ventures, Procore Technologies, ADIN.AI, Draper Associates, and IFTTT.