Apply to take the stage at Founder Summit 2026

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Calling All Startup Veterans to Shape the Next Wave of Founders

Boston, MA — If you’ve built, backed, or operated inside high-growth startups, your experience could shape how the next generation of founders scales. On June 9, 2026, TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 will bring together 1,000+ founders and investors for a focused day on the realities of growth. The event is now calling for seasoned founders, VCs, and startup operators to lead interactive roundtable discussions rooted in real-world execution — the wins, the missteps, and the lessons that only come from doing the work.

Your Expertise, Their Roadmap

Whether you’ve scaled revenue from zero to $50 million, navigated a difficult fundraise, rebuilt a team after hypergrowth, expanded internationally, or redefined your go-to-market strategy, this is the room to share what actually works. The summit is designed for candid insight and practical takeaways founders can apply immediately — no slides, no polished decks, just raw, unfiltered conversation.

Lead a Roundtable or Breakout Session

TechCrunch is inviting applications for two formats:

• Interactive Roundtables: 30-minute, discussion-driven conversations led by 2–4 speakers. Topics are deep-dive explorations of specific challenges or strategies.
• Q&A-Style Breakouts: 30-minute sessions focused on audience-driven questions and real-time problem-solving.

Both formats are built for depth, not breadth. If you’ve lived the journey, now’s your chance to guide others through it.

Why Speak at Founder Summit?

• Direct Access: Connect with 1,000+ ambitious founders and active investors.
• Premium Access: Enjoy full event experience perks.
• Authority Positioning: Elevate your brand and influence within the startup ecosystem.
• Amplified Reach: TechCrunch will promote your participation through agenda placement, editorial inclusion on TechCrunch.com, and social media amplification.

Applications Close April 17

TC Founder Summit takes place on June 9, and speaker selections are made well ahead of the event. If you have scaling insight founders need to hear, now is the time to submit your topic. Have more than one strong idea? Submit them all.

Lead the conversation. Share what you’ve learned. Help founders build smarter.

Submit to Speak before the April 17 deadline.

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