TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is designed to help founders accelerate growth by learning from experienced operators, successful founders, and investors. The event will bring together over 1,000 founders and investors for a day focused on growth, execution, and building lasting connections. The summit emphasizes peer-to-peer learning, candid conversations, and practical insights from industry experts. Founders will have the opportunity to connect directly with investors aligned with their goals and stage of growth. Early bird pricing is available through June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT, offering up to $190 in savings on passes or group discounts of up to 30% for teams of four or more.
Sessions at the summit will cover topics such as raising Series A and C funding, building pitch decks, reaching $10M ARR, and preparing for a public offering. Past topics have included how to raise a Series A, building pitch decks that resonate with investors, and knowing when to raise for Series C and beyond. The summit also features insights from past speakers like Jon McNeil, Cathy Gao, and Jahanvi Sardana, who have shared candid lessons on building companies, raising capital, and navigating growth. Additional speakers from Sequoia Capital, NFX, Underscore VC, and other leading venture firms will be announced soon.
The event is structured to provide actionable, relevant, and immediately useful insights for founders at every stage of growth. It aims to create opportunities for meaningful conversations and high-value connections. Founders preparing to raise capital, refining their pitch, or working toward their next milestone will benefit from the summit’s focus on clarity, confidence, and strategies for the next stage. Registration is open, with early bird savings available until June 26.
Source: techcrunch
