Apply to take the stage at Founder Summit 2026

If you’ve constructed, backed, or operated inside high-growth startups, your expertise may form how the following wave of founders scales.

On June 9 in Boston, TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 will carry collectively 1,000+ founders and buyers for a targeted day on the realities of development. We’re inviting seasoned founders, VCs, and startup operators to guide interactive roundtable discussions rooted in real-world execution — the wins, the missteps, and the teachings that solely come from doing the work.

Submit your matter by April 17 to be thought of. Learn more and apply today.

Spark actual dialog by main a roundtable or breakout

Whether or not you lead an interactive roundtable or a Q&A-style breakout, each session at Founder Summit is constructed for depth. Every is a 30-minute, discussion-driven dialog led by two to 4 audio system, relying on format. No slides. No polished decks. Simply candid perception and sensible takeaways founders can apply instantly.

If you’ve scaled income from zero to $50 million, navigated a troublesome fundraise, rebuilt a group after hypergrowth, expanded internationally, or redefined your go-to-market technique, this is the room to share what really works.

Strengthen your authority within the ecosystem

Talking at TC Founder Summit offers you:

• Direct entry to 1,000+ bold founders and lively buyers.

• Premium entry to the complete occasion expertise.

• Significant model and authority positioning inside the startup ecosystem.

TechCrunch may even amplify your participation via agenda placement, editorial inclusion on TechCrunch.com, and social promotion throughout its channels.

Purposes shut April 17

TC Founder Summit takes place on June 9, and speaker picks are made nicely forward of the occasion. In case you have scaling perception founders want to listen to, now’s the time to submit your matter. Have a couple of robust concept? Submit all of them.

Lead the dialog. Share what you’ve realized. Assist founders construct smarter. Submit to speak earlier than the April 17 deadline.