Some really exciting news, techCrunch just revealed that our beloved Founder Summit – #008 – will be on June 23 in Boston! This event is expected to attract around 1,100 founders and investors, all eager to engage in discussions centered on growth, execution, and practical strategies for scaling businesses. The summit’s program will feature focused strategies for reaching important deadlines. One key milestone is scaling to $10 million ARR (annual recurring revenue).
Participants will have the chance to receive unique information from the top players in industry like Jahanvi Sardana, partner at Index Ventures. Sardana will provide guidance on crucial areas for founders to prioritize, particularly emphasizing what to focus on beyond Total Addressable Market (TAM). Joining us, Cathy Gao, partner at Sapphire Ventures, will talk about what companies need to do to get ready for taking a Series C.
Key Sessions and Topics
It’s those defining moments that we’re most excited to illuminate at the TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026. By way of hands-on curriculum, it will prepare early-stage founders with the specialized know-how necessary to address daunting scaling hurdles. We will dive into some of these basic principles during these conversations. Plus, we’ll explore cutting edge scaling strategies that have been working wonders in the startup trenches.
The summit will showcase a diverse lineup of scaling-focused voices. Look for these exciting announcements as we lead up to the event! Previous summits have featured these dynamic speakers. They ventured best practices on how to raise capital and how to get past growth hurdles. As always, the focus this year will be on real-world experiences, practical advice and actionable strategies to succeed.
Ticket Information and Discounts
Early-bird tickets to the TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 are on sale now! Avoid paying full price and grab the biggest savings with Super Early Bird pricing, available only for a short time. Those who register in advance will save hundreds of dollars—approximately $300 per person. Additional group discounts of up to 30% are offered for teams of four or more. This presents an exciting prospect for startups as well, collaborative and learning-focused experiences.
The event will be held in conjunction with several other TechCrunch events, including the TC Founder Summit, which will create even more networking possibilities for attendees. This perfect storm of opportunity makes for fertile meeting grounds for mission-driven founders and impact-first investors to meet purposefully and learn meaningfully.
The Summit’s Mission
Our goal with the TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is to equip founders to learn as quickly as possible. It fosters meaningful relationships and offers concrete pathways for them to grow their businesses. The summit is a unique gathering of Black and brown entrepreneurs and investors. In attendance, these emerging leaders acquire insider knowledge, form lifelong camaraderie—all things that will serve them well as they lead in the future.
