TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Scaling Strategies and Networking in Boston

Boston Founders and Investors Gather at SoWa Power Station for TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026

Founders, investors, and startup operators are gathering in Boston today as the TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 opens its doors at 9 a.m. ET at the SoWa Power Station, techcrunch.com reported. The event brings together professionals for a full day focused on scaling strategies, fundraising trends, and artificial intelligence development. Regular pass rates increase as soon as doors open, ending early registration discounts for late arrivals, per techcrunch.com reporting. Registrants who beat the 9 a.m. ET deadline save up to $100 on their pass and receive a second pass for free.

The Tech TL;DR:

• TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 runs today from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET at Boston’s SoWa Power Station.
• Programming includes breakout panels, interactive roundtables, and one-on-one networking via the Braindate app.
• Ticket prices increase to full rates starting at 9 a.m. ET as doors open.

Schedule of Events and Registration Tiers

Registration and the Expo Hall opened promptly at 9 a.m. ET, allowing attendees to pick up badges, meet partners, and explore exhibiting startups designed to accelerate company scaling. The Networking Lounge, powered by Braindate, opens at 9:30 a.m. ET to facilitate scheduled one-on-one and small-group meetings between operators and investors. Breakout panels and roundtable sessions run concurrently from 10 a.m. ET through the afternoon, covering topics from product-market fit to AI innovation. Roundtable discussions run specifically from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET at the venue.

Steve Fredette Hosts AMA on Long Term Company Building

Steve Fredette of Toast is scheduled for an interactive AMA regarding long-term company building. Additional sessions feature Amulya Vishwanath of Techable Ventures exploring the next generation of AI opportunities.

ET at the venue.

Impact Stage Hosts Industry Leaders and Scaling Sessions

The Impact Stage hosts an AMA with Toast co-founder Steve Fredette, alongside sessions such as When to Scale and When to Hit the Brakes led by Rudina Seseri of Glasswing Ventures, Finding Product Market Fit Before You Scale with Kent Bennett of Bessemer Venture Partners, and Enterprise Relationships featuring Kristen Craft of Fidelity Private Shares, Yossi Hayut of Wix Ventures, Evan Schnidman of Fidelity Labs, and Jennifer van Dijk of Boston Legacy FC.