Apply to take the stage at Founder Summit 2026

If you’ve built, supported or operated high-growth startups, your experience can determine how the next wave of founders will evolve.

On June 9 in Boston, TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 will bring together more than 1,000 founders and investors for a day focused on the realities of growth. We invite seasoned founders, VCs, and startup operators to lead interactive roundtables rooted in real-world execution – the wins, the missteps, and the lessons that only come from doing the work.

Submit your topic by April 17 to be considered. Learn more and apply today.

Get a real conversation started by leading a roundtable discussion or breakout

Whether you’re leading an interactive roundtable or a Q&A style breakout, every session at Founder Summit is built on depth. Each talk is a 30-minute discussion-driven conversation led by two to four speakers, depending on the format. No slides. No polished decks. Just candid insight and practical tips that founders can implement immediately.

If you’ve scaled revenue from zero to $50 million, weathered a tough fundraising event, rebuilt a team after hypergrowth, expanded internationally, or redefined your go-to-market strategy, this is the space to share what really works.

Strengthen your authority in the ecosystem

Speaking at the TC Founder Summit offers you:

• Direct access to more than 1,000 ambitious founders and active investors.

• Premium access to the full event experience.

• Meaningful brand and authority positioning within the startup ecosystem.

TechCrunch will also increase your participation through calendar placement, editorial inclusion on TechCrunch.com, and social promotion through its channels.

Registrations close on April 17

The TC Founder Summit will take place on June 9 and speakers will be selected well in advance of the event. If you have scaling insights that founders need to hear, now is the time to submit your topic. Do you have more than one strong idea? Submit them all.

Lead the conversation. Share what you’ve learned. Help founders build smarter. Indicate to speak before the April 17 deadline.