The TechCrunch Founder Summit agenda is only half the reason to be in Boston on Nov. 4

What is happening

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is a one-day event on November 4 at SoWa Power Station in Boston. Founders and investors meet there. The day has practical talks, honest conversations, live pitching, small group roundtables, and time to network. The article is an ad-style promotion that urges people to register.

Key facts and offers

• Event date: November 4, 2026, in Boston
• Register now to save up to $100 on a pass
• A second pass is free with the offer
• Group bundles can save up to 30%
• The event is described as happening tomorrow, so the article was written the day before

The Build Stage

The Build Stage covers decisions founders make while they are still building their company. Topics include getting customers (distribution), raising money (fundraising), building teams, and pitching. Speakers include Hunter Worland of NEA, Kristen Craft of Fidelity Private Shares, and Dave Balter of True Ventures and Edisyl.

The Impact Stage

The Impact Stage looks at what happens after a startup starts to work. Topics include product-market fit (when people really want what you sell), growing the company, big customers, and long-term plans. Speakers include Steve Fredette of Toast, Rudina Seseri of Glasswing Ventures, Kent Bennett of Bessemer Venture Partners, and Chase Garbarino of HqO.

Why it matters

Founders often face hard choices about money, growth, and teams. Talks like these can help them make better choices. The smaller roundtables let people focus on specific problems, such as selling to large companies or reducing AI errors called hallucinations. The article suggests that the most useful talks may be the ones you have with other people after the sessions end.