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Tomorrow: TechCrunch Founder Summit takes over Boston and when pass rates increase

PolicyNovember 3, 20261 min read

TechCrunch Founder Summit is a one-day event for startup founders and investors in Boston on November 4. Ticket discounts end when doors open at 9 a.m. ET.

A one-day event for startup builders

TechCrunch Founder Summit, presented by Fidelity Private Shares, brings founders and investors together at SoWa Power Station in Boston. The event is about how to grow a startup. Ticket prices go up when doors open at 9 a.m. ET, so the article urges people to buy now.

Key ticket deals and facts

Save up to $100 on a ticket for individuals.
Buy one ticket and get a second pass free when bringing a partner or co-founder.
Save 15% for a group of 4 to 12 people.
Save 30% for a group of 13 or more people.
The event takes place on November 4 in Boston.

What you can do at the event

The day has two main stages. The Build Stage covers fundraising, distribution, teams, and pitching. The Impact Stage covers product-market fit, scale, enterprise customers, and long-term growth. There are also small roundtable talks, a live pitch contest where founders present their ideas, and the Braindate app for one-on-one meetings. The day ends with a closing reception.

Why it matters for founders

Startup founders often struggle with hard questions. Examples include knowing when to grow the company and what investors need to hear. The article says the event lets people ask these questions face to face and get answers from experts. For people thinking about attending, it is a chance to act before prices rise.

What to watch

Doors open at 9 a.m. ET on November 4, when ticket prices increase.
The full agenda and list of scaling experts leading the sessions.
Founders presenting in the live pitch competition.

Glossary

Fidelity Private Shares: The company that presents this event. The article does not say more about what it does.
product-market fit: When a product works well and people want to buy or use it.
enterprise customers: Large businesses that buy products or services, not individual people.
Braindate: A networking app that helps people set up one-on-one or small group talks.
roundtable: A small group talk where people discuss one topic together.
pitch competition: An event where founders briefly present their business idea to judges or investors.

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