TechCrunch Boston event adds six working groups for founders

The tech industry continues to consolidate its regional presence in New England.

TechCrunch will host its Founder Summit 2026 on November 4 at SoWa Power Station in Boston.

The daylong event brings together founders, investors, and operators for networking and live pitching.

Organizers have introduced a new component to the agenda: six small-group roundtables.

These sessions allow participants to bring specific operational questions to experts and peers.

The topics range from enterprise sales tactics to the use of artificial intelligence in lean teams.

Alexandra Ames of Blueprint Lab opens the roundtable schedule at 10:45 a.m.

Her session focuses on how early-stage companies can use events strategically before hiring full-time staff.

Two concurrent sessions begin at 11:30 a.m.

Chirag Shah of Define Ventures will discuss navigating regulated industries with complex buyers.

At the same time, Shishir Tewari of Procore Technologies will examine how knowledge graphs improve AI reliability in organizations.

The afternoon schedule begins at 1:15 p.m. with Merve Kitapci of ADIN.AI addressing enterprise sales strategies for pre-Series A companies, including deals with L'Oreal and Vodafone. Andy Tang of Draper Associates follows at 1:55 p.m. to discuss selling products that do not fit existing market categories. Linden Tibbets, CEO of IFTTT, concludes the roundtables at 2:35 p.m. with a session on using AI to increase output without adding headcount. The main program features Build and Impact Stage sessions on product-market fit and fundraising. Steve Fredette, co-founder of Toast, is scheduled to speak on founder leadership. Attendees will also participate in a live pitching competition. A Networking Lounge and a closing reception presented by Fidelity Private Shares complete the schedule. TechCrunch currently offers a 25 percent discount on tickets. A limited buy-one-get-one deal is also available for attendees bringing a colleague.