Startup advice is widely available, but the TechCrunch Founder Summit focuses on real-world results when people test that guidance.
Presented by Fidelity Private Shares, the TechCrunch Founder Summit arrives in Boston in six days to bring together veteran operators, investors, and founders who will discuss the mistakes, decisions, pivots, and lessons that formed their businesses.
Registration offers savings of up to $100, a free second ticket with a single purchase, or up to 30% off group ticket bundles before the November 4 event.
Who and what are on the agenda
The full Founder Summit agenda features roundtable and breakout sessions alongside speakers delivering practical advice, hard-earned lessons, and actionable insights for scaling startups.
From Boston startup to public company
Toast represents the potential of the local startup community.
Toast president, co-founder, and director Steve Fredette will discuss the process of continuously reinventing a business even after initial success.
Scaling brings new challenges regarding ongoing innovation, maintaining customer relationships, and adapting to shifting technology and expectations.
These questions are central for founders transitioning from early traction to significant scale.
Know whether you're actually ready to grow
Growth brings excitement, while premature expansion can prove costly. Bessemer Venture Partners partner Kent Bennett will discuss how founders can identify genuine product-market fit prior to scaling.
Glasswing Ventures founder and managing partner Rudina Seseri will continue the discussion by examining when founders should accelerate growth and when slowing down is wiser.
These combined sessions provide founders with viewpoints from both perspectives of scaling.
Build better teams, pitches, and companies
The schedule extends beyond fundraising. Cogent Security representative Vineet Edupuganti will discuss strategies for assembling exceptional teams.
True Ventures and Edisyl representative Dave Balter will examine pitches, emphasizing that a founder should spark interest in a follow-up meeting rather than explain everything at once.
HqO representative Chase Garbarino will discuss the realities of building and expanding an ambitious company in Boston.
TDK Ventures representative Tina Tosukhowong will analyze the indicators investors observe when assessing potential category leaders.
One day. A lot of experience in one room.
Attendees at the TechCrunch Founder Summit gain access to individuals who have founded, funded, and scaled companies, managed hiring, sold to major enterprises, and navigated difficult decisions. Participants can bring questions and gather practical perspectives.
Only six days remain until the TechCrunch Founder Summit begins in Boston, with ticket discounts offering up to $100 off plus a free second pass or 30% off group rates before doors open.
