TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 to be held in Boston

The TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026, presented by Fidelity Private Shares, is scheduled for November 4 at the SoWa Power Station in Boston. The event aims to provide founders, investors, and operators with practical insights into scaling startups, navigating product-market fit, and building resilient teams.

The summit features two primary tracks: the Build Stage, which focuses on tactical execution such as AI product development and investor pitching, and the Impact Stage, which addresses strategic scaling and leadership.

Key speakers include Steve Fredette, president and co-founder of Toast, who will discuss evolving a company after achieving initial success. Other featured speakers include Kent Bennett of Bessemer Venture Partners, discussing the timing of growth, and Rudina Seseri of Glasswing Ventures, who will address when to accelerate or decelerate business expansion.