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7 days until TechCrunch Founder Summit: Save up to $100 on your pass before doors open

AIINEWS Editorial Board•startups
28 October, 2026•3 min read
7 days until TechCrunch Founder Summit: Save up to $100 on your pass before doors open

Executive Briefing

“Chỉ còn 7 ngày nữa, Hội nghị thượng đỉnh dành cho người sáng lập TechCrunch sẽ tiếp quản Nhà máy điện SoWa của Boston vào ngày 4 tháng 11. Cơ hội tiết kiệm tới 100 đô la tiền vé của bạn sắp hết và cơ hội học hỏi cũng như kết nối trực tiếp với các nhà sáng lập, nhà đầu tư và lãnh đạo khởi nghiệp giàu kinh nghiệm gần như đã đến.”

The final countdown is officially on! In just 7 days, TechCrunch Founder Summit takes over Boston’s SoWa Power Station on November 4. Your chance to save up to $100 on tickets is running out, and the opportunity to learn and connect directly with experienced founders, investors, and startup leaders is almost here.

Whether you’re launching your first startup, navigating your next funding round, or preparing to scale, this is your chance to get actionable strategies, make valuable connections, and learn what it really takes to build a successful company.

Don’t wait until the event doors open and prices go up. Secure your ticket now and save up to $100 before you miss your chance.

7 days until game-changing founder insights take over the venue

TechCrunch Founder Summit is a one-day founder 101 bootcamp designed to help you tackle the real challenges of building and growing a startup. No generic advice. No guessing what comes next. Just practical insights, candid conversations, and connections that can move your business forward.

Two Q&A breakout stages. Two interactive roundtable rooms. One full day of founder insights from scaling experts. Explore the full agenda and get ready for a day packed with:

  • Actionable breakout sessions covering fundraising, hiring, product-market fit, AI strategy, and growth.

  • Candid roundtable discussions where founders can dig into real challenges and get direct insights from experienced operators and investors.

  • Live pitching and investor feedback to help founders sharpen their stories and better understand what it takes to stand out.

  • High-impact networking powered by Braindate, giving you opportunities to connect with fellow founders, investors, and experts through one-on-one and small-group conversations.

  • Official Boston Side Events that extend the conversations and help you build relationships with the local startup community throughout the week.

Meet the leaders helping founders build what’s next

From venture capital and AI to enterprise technology and startup growth, Founder Summit brings together experienced leaders who have navigated the challenges founders face every day.

Here are some of the expert voices joining us on November 4:

  • Kent Bennett, Bessemer Venture Partners: Learn how to validate customer demand, identify meaningful product-market fit signals, and avoid scaling before your startup is ready.

  • Vineet Edupuganti, Cogent Security: Learn how to attract ambitious talent, build trust through transparency and feedback, and turn individual drive into a high-performing team.

  • Chase Garbarino, HqO: Discover the advantages and challenges of building and scaling a category-defining company outside of a major hub, instead of in Silicon Valley.

  • Dave Balter, True Ventures and Edisyl: Learn how to sharpen your startup pitch, communicate your value clearly, and earn the next conversation with investors in this pitch session.

  • Tina Tosukhowong, TDK Ventures: Discover how investors evaluate startups for category leadership by assessing economics, scalability, competitive positioning, and commercial timing.

These are just a few of the leaders bringing practical insights to the event. Check out the full speaker lineup here.

Only 7 days left to save up to $100 before doors open in Boston

November 4 is just around the corner. In one day at TechCrunch Founder Summit, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced founders, get insights from investors, pressure-test your strategy, and build relationships that can help move your startup forward.

Don’t let the countdown run out before you claim your pass savings. Save up to $100 on your ticket and join fellow founders and VCs at TechCrunch Founder Summit in Boston on November 4. Register now.

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